Online Learning for Older Adults

老年人在线学习

• 批准号: 6642580
• 负责人: MARGARET P CALKINS
• 金额: $ 12.67万
• 依托单位: IDEAS, INC.
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 财政年份: 2003
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2003-09-15 至 2005-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/6642580
• 关键词: Internet; assistive device /technology; caregivers; clinical research; computer assisted instruction; computer human interaction; education evaluation /planning; educational resource design /development; functional ability; hearing disorders; human old age (65+); human subject; medical rehabilitation related tag; questionnaires; training aid

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This project addresses the Program Announcement Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Function for Individuals with Disabilities. Specifically, it addresses the call for training modules on the appropriate use of assistive devices to increase function for persons with disabilities. The purpose of this SBIR grant is to develop and test the efficacy of an online computer course about the availability and use of assistive technology to increase independence in older persons with hearing impairment. An experienced team that has worked with older adults with disabilities, as well as designed, produced, and sold educational courses in the past has been assembled. This project will result in one three-hour online computer course that will enable older adults with hearing impairment to assess their home environment and effectively choose assistive technology that will enable them to adapt or change their physical environment in order to function more independently. The specific aims of Phase I of the Project include: 1. Create the content for the course about assistive technology for older adults with hearing impairment; 2. Structure the course format so that it can easily be taken online by an older adult; 3. Test the efficacy of and satisfaction with the course; 4. Determine desired content of additional courses for Phase II There are three main benefits to this product: 1. Increased independence; 2. Decreased caregiver burden; 3. Increased flexibility in learning opportunities. The number of older adults with disabilities continues to grow; therefore it is imperative to provide valuable education through current learning trends for accessibility by caregiver and any individuals seeking knowledge.

描述（由申请人提供）：该项目涉及增强残疾人功能的计划公告创新技术。具体来说，它解决了关于适当使用辅助设备以增强残疾人功能的培训模块的呼吁。 SBIR 拨款的目的是开发和测试在线计算机课程的有效性，该课程涉及辅助技术的可用性和使用，以提高听力障碍老年人的独立性。一支经验丰富的团队已经组建起来，他们过去曾与残疾老年人合作，并设计、制作和销售教育课程。该项目将开设一门时长三小时的在线计算机课程，使有听力障碍的老年人能够评估他们的家庭环境，并有效地选择辅助技术，使他们能够适应或改变他们的物理环境，以便更独立地发挥作用。项目第一阶段的具体目标包括： 1. 创作听力障碍老年人辅助技术课程内容； 2. 构建课程格式，以便老年人可以轻松地在线学习； 3、测试课程的效果和满意度； 4. 确定第二阶段所需的附加课程内容 该产品有三个主要好处： 1. 增加独立性； 2. 减轻护理人员负担； 3. 增加学习机会的灵活性。残疾老年人的数量持续增长；因此，必须通过当前的学习趋势提供有价值的教育，以便护理人员和任何寻求知识的个人都能获得。