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Beschreibung: Lifelong learning is the continuous development of knowledge and skills throughout life and is not limited to formal education. One of the most successful providers of lifelong learning is the Universities for the Third Age (i.e., Seniors universities). Past research shows that continuing to learn in old age (60+) is positively associated with the maintenance and enhancement of cognitive functioning, psychological well-being and social integration.
Although there is large variation in the ICT (i.e., information and communication technologies) skills and interests of adults 60+, the current trend is that more and more 60+ are highly competent in these technologies. There is agreement in the literature that online educational programs can be effective in addressing the diverse characteristics of aging individuals. There is no typical senior learner, as they tend to have different cognitive, motivational and physical states. E-learning can support this diversity by allowing for self-directed and self-paced learning.
Thus, we are developing a distance learning platform specifically designed for 60+ in collaboration with Swiss Seniors Universities. The offered thesis projects will review the literature on lifelong learning and e-learning in old age, and present the current trends, challenges and opportunities in this field. It will include interviews and surveys with seniors who are currently using our distance learning platform. We offer more than one thesis on the topic, with a focus on different aspects, such as: (a) seniors' learning needs and styles, (b) seniors' UX design needs/interests and usability testing of the platform, (c) data analytics (developing learning analytics on the platform to track seniors' online behavior), (d) reaching out to seniors who have weaker digital skills and onboarding them on the platform, and (e) development of new and age-targeted course-content.
Narushima, M., Liu, J., & Diestelkamp, N. (2018). Lifelong learning in active ageing discourse: Its conserving effect on wellbeing, health and vulnerability. Ageing & Society, 38(4), 651-675.
Zadworna, M. (2020). Healthy Aging and the University of the Third Age-Health Behavior and Subjective Health Outcomes in Older Adults. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 104126.
Githens, R. P. (2007). Older adults and e-learning: Opportunities and barriers. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 8(4), 329.
De Palo, V., Limone, P., Monacis, L., Ceglie, F., & Sinatra, M. (2018). Enhancing E-Learning in Old Age. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 58(1), 88-109.
Kontakt: Dr. Burcu Demiray, E-Mail
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