GRUNDTVIG PROJECT
Learning
in Later Life: Students to Senior Citizens: ICT and Inter-Generation
Communication
LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE
Title: School of @ctive Senior Level: Elementary
Prepared by: Maria Jedlinska
Subject: I.
„Senior in the world of
new technologies“ |
Technology/Equipment/Supplies
needed: 6 computers with accessories Screen Projector Own training tools, materials and supplies |
Topic: 1. Computer
Basics |
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Lesson
Lenght: 1 lesson = 90 minutes 4 meetings x 90 min (once a
week) |
Notes: 6
seniors; aged: >55 |
Task/Objectives: Basic Computer
Operation: Trainings are aimed at familiarizing senior citizens having no
knowledge on computers with basic computer-related skills: hardware,
software, dealing with text editors, copying and saving the files and
documents |
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Description
of Activity/Activities Content of trainings: 1. Brief introduction in computer hardware 2. How to deal with computer: basics (i.e.: turning on/out; mouse
using; opening the software; using the window) 3. MS Windows system 4. Text editor MS Word (writing, font formatting, text
formatting on the page, page formatting, printing) 5. Saving files and documents 6. Printing In all types of activities, the trainers are usually young people and
during trainings and/or meetings inter-generation dialogue occurs as natural
phenomenon. Courses are for 6 seniors, once a week when the
library is open. Trainings are carried out n
friendly and nice atmosphere. Computer games are used as educating tools.
Practical skills are emphasized. The technical jargon is as much as possible
avoided. Each participant is equipped with course materials and obtains at the
end of course an appropriate certificate. Since some
participants exhibit are inaudible, the a special sound system is applied. Courses are free
of charge. Courses are
coordinated by Regional Centre for Social Integration of Regional Public
Library in |
Verification
(steps to check for student understanding): Individual approach is applied. The pace of
training is adjusted to the group capability. All queries are dealt as they
arise. Always after theoretical introduction, practical part takes place.
Homework is distributed among the participants. At the end of the course the
anonymous evaluation and test are carried out. They help in modifying the
curriculum of the subsequent courses. |
Resources: Own training
tools/materials/supplies Projects, if
available |
Students are
engaged in: X independent
activities cooperative learning peer tutoring X visuals simulations pairing hands-on X whole group instruction others |
Author Notes:
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