After reading Box 11.3, Voices from the Field, SeniorNet, p. 321, I thought about the changes for that group. Originally the organization was created to offer support in using and understanding computers. The wave of the web and the ubiquitous URL's constantly vying for attention at these seniors makes for an interesting situation. Although they need to provide entry-level instruction for seniors that have never worked with computers, now they'll need to offer various levels of training in the use of web technologies and web resources.
It’s a change that will put strains on the original mission and will bring new challenges to the core group of instructors. Since web technology is changing at a pace that demands monthly assessments, the organization may need to bring in Instructional Designers that would be tasked with creating tutorials that target the senior set at an asynchronous structure. The online tutorials would establish their familiarity with the technology and challenge them to reach out and discover new resources.
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At least one other person blogged about SeniorNet this week. I think it's a great idea and very forward looking. My father and stepmother are retired professors and both use a Mac G5. They also travel with a MacBook. They make all their travel arrangements online, use web chat to talk with my stepbrother and his wife, search YouTube for interesting video, and use email to keep in contact with all the kids. Not all seniors are as tech savvy, however, and those who aren't are left behind. I'm not convinced that SeniorNet needs to change its focus just left. There are still plenty of seniors who need to learn or refresh their computer skills.
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