We all enjoyed watching the toddler's experience with the iPad. Nevertheless, that natural curiosity of a child was not too much of a surprise to me (knowing how much kids enjoy iPhones).
I have actually more been wondering how the opposite generation (like my 88 year old granny) will approach this new device. Will the iPad overcome existing technology barriers and make content more accessible for older generations that have not used PCs before?
The wonderful video below gives us a first answer: An elderly lady named Virginia got an iPad for her 100th birthday. Using her iPad she has already read two books and composed 12 limericks! Enjoy and also watch the somewhat different native navigation in this example...
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Celia..
ReplyDeleteWonderful post!
I am interested in how tablets can be used for adaptive use - larger text for reading, text to voice when needed - and icons for touching...
I am taking an iPAD to a Senior Center next week, based on your post.
Elliott
It seems the iPad makes it easy for Virginia to be creative and have fun. I think that's excellent.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the video. It made me smile.
I only wish that my father who passed away recently at 91 had lived long enough to experience the iPad. He enjoyed all new technology from a crystal radio set to the Kindle. He would have loved it!
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