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Nicki S. [email protected] of Hawai`i at Manoa
Educational Technology Master’s ProgramApril 22, 2010
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Computer instructor for senior citizens
Internet, email, Microsoft Office applications
No overhead projector available
Distributed paper-based hand-outs
Walked students through instruction verbally
Difficulty understanding written & verbal instructions
Nicki S. Uechi: An Instructional Video Module Accommodating the Needs of Senior Citizens
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Nicki S. Uechi: An Instructional Video Module Accommodating the Needs of Senior Citizens
Computer instruction geared towards younger generation
“functional, rhetorical, & critical users of technology” (Selber, 2004)
Insufficient research
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Have you ever experienced helping an older adult understand directions for how to use a technological device, & found yourself to be very frustrated?
Click if “yes”
Click if “no”
Nicki S. Uechi: An Instructional Video Module Accommodating the Needs of Senior Citizens
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Nicki S. Uechi: An Instructional Video Module Accommodating the Needs of Senior Citizens
“… to develop a video module that incorporated specific accommodations for senior citizen learners, featuring an introduction to spreadsheets. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the video segments in promoting successful understanding of the steps for creating a basic table & chart in Google Docs was conducted…”
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Nicki S. Uechi: An Instructional Video Module Accommodating the Needs of Senior Citizens
Older adults want to obtain computer skills (Selwyn, Gorard, & Furlong,
2003)
Changes develop w/ age (Mayhorn et al., 2004)
Slowed cognitive processesReduced visual acuity Decreased sense of hearingDecline in motor functions
Previous computer experience, anxiety, & perceived usefulness (Mayhorn et al.,2004)
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Nicki S. Uechi: An Instructional Video Module Accommodating the Needs of Senior Citizens
Older adults benefit from the combination of visual & audio instruction (Lin & Hsieh, 2006)
Video
Static/animated graphics & synchronized audio effects (Wright &
Belt, 2001)
Options to control pace of video (Lam, 2005; Suprise & Mitchell, 1994)
Opportunities for interaction (Lam, 2005; Suprise & Mitchell, 1994)
Easily accessible (Lam, 2005; Suprise & Mitchell, 1994)
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Video Module
Basic information about spreadsheets
Step-by-step instructions
Creating a table & chart
On-screen action recordings w/ synchronized narration
Multiple choice practice activities w/ instant feedback
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Visual considerationsEnlarged mouse-arrow w/ transparent “flashlight”Enlarged text
Audio considerationsSlowed speechVerbal repetition to emphasize important points
Cognitive considerationsSimple languagePractice questions w/ feedback“Chunking” of informationOptions to control pace
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Enlargedmouse-arrow &“flashlight”
Enlarged text
Controlbuttons
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Nicki S. Uechi: An Instructional Video Module Accommodating the Needs of Senior Citizens
Video segments & practice activities housed on a website
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12 senior citizens
56-years-old to 73-years-old
No experience using spreadsheets
Ability to utilize websites & video control buttons
No major health problems
Use of corrective lenses, may have slowed cognitive processing, & minimal hearing loss
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Prior to main testing
Paper-based pre-test
Main testing (face-to-face)
On-line instructional video module w/embedded practice activities
Paper-based post-test
Paper-based attitudinal survey
Paper-based demographic survey
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Overall effective!
Significant improvement on post-test as compared to pre-test
Pre-test avg.= 45%
Post-test avg.= 92%
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Objective 5: retrieving the Google Doc’s website
Post-test avg. improved, but low= 67%
“http://www.docs.google.com is the URL address for which website?”
33% selected “Doc’s Google,” instead of correct answer, “Google Docs”
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Objective 5: retrieving the Google Doc’s website
Post-test avg. improved, but low= 67%
“http://www.docs.google.com is the URL address for which website?”
33% selected “Doc’s Google,” instead of correct answer, “Google Docs”
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Objective 8: name & save the spreadsheet
Pre-test average, 75%
Post-test average, 67%
Inconsistency in difficulty of questions
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Objective 8: name & save the spreadsheet
Pre-test average, 75%
Post-test average, 67%
Inconsistency in difficulty of questions
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Objective 8: name & save the spreadsheet
Pre-test average, 75%
Post-test average, 67%
Inconsistency in difficulty of questions
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100% “strongly agreed”
On-screen action recordings easier to follow compared to written-out steps
Synchronized audio narration helpful to understanding
Most criteria for specific accommodations rated avg. of 90% >
Except, 85% avg.= “The visuals were easy to see.”
Icons on the tool bar were small
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Most beneficial
Able to see steps demonstrated, what icons & buttons looked like, where items located on screen
Least beneficial
Unable to ask questions
25%= face-to-face training
Suggested hands-on opportunity to follow along & apply steps
Inconvenience of scrolling
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Simplicity of design elements is key
Consistency of design is ideal
Consideration of minimal scrolling demands
Specific factors should be examined in future research
Application of steps being demonstrated
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Nicki S. Uechi: An Instructional Video Module Accommodating the Needs of Senior Citizens
Designing instruction to meet learners’ needs is a challenge for all educators
Visuals synchronized w/ audio narration complement one another
Specific design considerations accommodate for cognitive, audio, & motor changes
Inadequate instruction= older adults don’t have fair opportunities to benefit from technology
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• Spreadsheet Module Website URL :http://nicki.spidaweb.net/uechi/SpreadsheetMODULE/Home.html
• Email :[email protected]