Many older colleagues want to use common tech (photos, messaging, Zoom, online forms) but feel overwhelmed. With a good teaching approach, small wins stack fast.
The 7 Rules for Teaching Older Learners (panel can riff)
1. Start with purpose, not features. Ask: “What do you want this to help you do this week?”
2. One task per session. Success once, unaided — then stop.
3. I do → We do → You do. Demo once, do it together, then they do it solo.
4. Use their words & write steps down. Make a 4–5-step card; snap a photo of it.
5. Slow the tempo; narrate actions. “Open Photos… tap Share… press and hold…”
6. Translate jargon. “Two-factor” → “second step to prove it’s you.”
7. Praise the process. Celebrate spot-on actions (“You found the Share icon—nice!”).
Senior Planet @ https://www.seniorplanet.org/
Older Adults Technology Services @ https://www.oats.org/
A great example from their site is “AI for Older Adults” @
https://oats.org/oats-publishes-ai-for-older-adults-guide/
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