Computer Safety Basics Training for the Older Generation

Abstract

The article presents the experience of the project "Older generation - active users of the information space", conducted on the basis of the research center "Obrazovanye. Kachestvo. Otrasl’" in partnership with the N. G. Chernyshevsky SSU. Explored issues: elderly people’s social adaptation to life in the information society, components of training the elderly on the use of information technology in communication, household, receive public services, the conditions for the use of their skills to ensure information security. the article present the specific features of the developed distance learning course "Secure information environment" focused on the older generation. An online course created with the psychological and physiological characteristics of the older generation and the basic principles of andragogy.