Online Learning for Older Adults

项目描述（由申请人提供）：本项目针对“增强残疾人功能的创新技术”项目公告。具体而言，它解决了关于适当使用辅助装置以增强残疾人功能的培训模块的要求。这项SBIR拨款的目的是开发和测试在线计算机课程的有效性，该课程是关于辅助技术的可用性和使用，以提高听力障碍老年人的独立性。已经组建了一支经验丰富的团队，他们曾与残疾老年人一起工作，并在过去设计、制作和销售教育课程。这个项目将提供一个三小时的在线计算机课程，使有听力障碍的老年人能够评估他们的家庭环境，并有效地选择辅助技术，使他们能够适应或改变他们的物理环境，以便更独立地工作。项目第一阶段的具体目标包括：1。为老年人听力障碍辅助技术课程创建内容；2. 组织课程的形式，使老年人可以很容易地在网上学习；3. 测试课程的效果和满意度；4. 确定第二阶段额外课程的所需内容该产品有三个主要好处：1。增加独立;2. 减轻照顾者负担；3. 增加学习机会的灵活性。残疾老年人的人数继续增长；因此，必须通过当前的学习趋势为护理人员和任何寻求知识的个人提供有价值的教育。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This project addresses the Program Announcement Innovative Technologies for Enhancing Function for Individuals with Disabilities. Specifically, it addresses the call for training modules on the appropriate use of assistive devices to increase function for persons with disabilities. The purpose of this SBIR grant is to develop and test the efficacy of an online computer course about the availability and use of assistive technology to increase independence in older persons with hearing impairment. An experienced team that has worked with older adults with disabilities, as well as designed, produced, and sold educational courses in the past has been assembled. This project will result in one three-hour online computer course that will enable older adults with hearing impairment to assess their home environment and effectively choose assistive technology that will enable them to adapt or change their physical environment in order to function more independently. The specific aims of Phase I of the Project include: 1. Create the content for the course about assistive technology for older adults with hearing impairment; 2. Structure the course format so that it can easily be taken online by an older adult; 3. Test the efficacy of and satisfaction with the course; 4. Determine desired content of additional courses for Phase II There are three main benefits to this product: 1. Increased independence; 2. Decreased caregiver burden; 3. Increased flexibility in learning opportunities. The number of older adults with disabilities continues to grow; therefore it is imperative to provide valuable education through current learning trends for accessibility by caregiver and any individuals seeking knowledge.