Proper use of web technology to teach older people: A case study

In recent times the rapid development of older communication, it has become necessary to use information communication for more human computer interaction in their everyday life. With the increase of the age, the people becomes more and more older and as a result changes in physical structure, cognitive, behavioral takes place. They becomes dependent on other's. In this context, researchers get motivated to find out the possible ways to use web technology for helping these old aged people in an efficient manner for their daily activities. So, workshop was arranged and in that workshop total of 16 old aged peoples was invited to attend the workshop. In this workshop, they were taught how to use IRCTC website and facebook. The researchers found that the older person uses those applications which draw their interest and comparatively easy to use: face to face coaching method of learning gives better result. To understand new technology they take much time. They need additional tools to remind the easily learnt things. To extend this study, the preferable method of mobile application should be used for teaching older people.