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| Title: | Intergenerational learning with ICT: a case study |
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| Source document: | Studia paedagogica. 2016, vol. 21, iss. 2, pp. [83]-99 |
| Extent: | [83]-99 |
| ISSN: | 1803-7437 (print); 2336-4521 (online) |
| DOI: | 10.5817/SP2016-2-6 |
| Type: | Article (English) |
| Stable URL: | http://hdl.handle.net/11222.digilib/135504 |
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Abstract(s):
In a context of rapid demographic and technological changes, digital skills are essential in order for citizens to actively participate in society. However, digital literacy for all citizens, especially for the older population, is not yet a reality. It is increasingly crucial for active ageing, lifelong learning, and life-wide learning that the elderly learn digital skills. Intergenerational learning can play a key role in achieving a wide range of goals. This paper focuses on the contribution of intergenerational learning to digital and social inclusion. We promoted ICT intergenerational workshops and chose the case study methodology to study three distinct cases of intergenerational learning with ICT. The results show that intergenerational learning with ICT contributes to the digital literacy of adults and seniors and fosters lifelong learning, active ageing, and understanding and solidarity among generations. We reveal the benefits of the intergenerational learning process for all participants and suggest some ways to achieve intergenerational learning through ICT in order to build more socially and digitally cohesive societies.
Keywords:
intergenerational learning; ICT; digital literacy; non-formal learning; lifelong learning
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