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European Computer Network – Opening the internet for the elderly

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is of increasing importance within Europe. Much information about social and political development is only accessible on the Internet. More and more Europeans have Internet access, but so far many older people have been excluded from recent ICT developments. Within this Grundtvig Learning Partnership all EuCoNet partners from seven different European countries developed learning and teaching methods for seniors and exchanged existing approaches like peer-learning and intergenerational learning. The participants in these specialised courses played an active role by reflecting on their cultural experience of learning and using the Internet, and exploring new ways of using a computer, such as e-learning. The partner institutions exchanged and compared information, and reviewed ways of applying what is best from each country. Multiplier networks, development of Internet Cafés for older people and the development of learning material for this target group have all made substantial contributions to advancement. EuCoNet disseminated its experiences, supported Internet Cafés for older people and contributed to the development of interactive learning material for seniors. It also connected senior citizens both virtually and in reality: the participants could communicate with each other making use of modern technology. In a broader sense, EuCoNet bridged the gaps between the generations and familiarised people from various European cultures with each other.
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