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TOO OLD: 

Computer Literacy Training for Seniors in the Public Library Setting TOO OLD to learn? Am I

Am I Too Old to Learn?: 

Am I Too Old to Learn? Introduction & Our Program Our Students Instructional Techniques Challenges What We’ve Learned

Introduction : 

Introduction 2 dedicated staff members Dedicated training space An ongoing schedule of classes An expanded repertoire of classes targeting different interests and levels of ability

Students: 

Students Our

Our Students: 

Our Students Younger adults Employment pressure Family pressure Societal pressure

Our Students : 

Seniors Average age mid- to late 70s Grew up during Depression, WW II Have experienced much technological change in their lifetime Our Students

Our Students : 

Our Students Radio Small schools Slide rules Record albums Photographs

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Our Students Television Larger schools Calculators Cassette tapes Slides, video tapes

Our Students: 

Our Students

Our Students: 

Our Students Seniors Technological change Long time out of school Physical challenges Family pressure

Our Students: 

Our Students AM I TOO OLD TO LEARN? NO!

Techniques: 

Techniques Instructional Psychological Technical

Psychological Techniques: 

Psychological Techniques Non-threatening atmosphere Put class in context Computer skills can be learned Language Jargon Humour, personal stories Encourage questions