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稻 江 學 報 第 五 卷 第 一 期
Older Adults’ Satisfaction of Web 2.0 Applications in Web-based
Learning
Yu-Fen Hsiao 1 、Ho-Yuan Chen 2
1. Lecturer, Department of Applied Gerontology, Toko University
2. Doctoral Candidate ,Department of Learning and Performance System,The Pennsylvania State University
Abstract
This research overviews some of the applications in Web 2.0 programs: Second Life, Wiki, Google Docs,
Concept Map, and Blog, in particular. The purpose of this project is to explain the Web 2.0 technology and its impact
on e-learning trends in the aging society. In the 21st century, it is important thing for nations to ensure that their
citizens and with the work that they perform are informed by knowledge and skills that enable them to work and
compete with others in society.
The big increases in the older adults’ population have had many impacts throughout societies. Government has
to take the responsibility for developing various educational activities related to lifelong learning for elder. In 1999,
the United Nations (UN) recommended the elderly as learning models, and as treasures, and suggested that old adults
play important roles in societies around the world. Increases in the number of older adult population have become a
global issue. Many different countries including the elderly population nowadays have begun to realize that
e-learning influences people’s well-being life and also accept the value and quality of educational activities provided
by distance educational institutes.
Moreover, Web 2.0 technology, today, has developed a new model for the elder learning environment in
e-learning. Web 2.0 focuses on social connections and allows users to collaborate and create knowledge. Also, this
group of programs allows personalization and user participation. The research studied some key applications related
to the pedagogic use of Web 2.0 programs for older adults and describes models adapted for collaborative learning.
Key word:Web 2.0 technology、elder、collaborative learning
Introduction
The purpose of this study was to identify perceived variables related to older adult learners’ satisfaction with
Web-based learning courses which adopted Web 2.0 technology. Many educational institutes have already transferred
all the learning contents to the Web-based programs. Learners can access the learning materials through the internet
and have more interactions with instructors and other classmates by using the information community technologies.
In recent years, more and more people included elder people have involved themselves in the live environment
related to the concept of Web 2.0. “The concept of Web 2.0 began with a conference brainstorming session between
O'Reilly and MediaLive International” (O’ Reilly, 2005). Coombs (2007) stated that “Web 2.0 is transforming the
Web into a space that allows anyone to create and share information online--a space for collaboration, conversation,
and interaction; a space that is highly dynamic, flexible, and adaptable.” (p.2) Many different software and Web
services related to Web 2.0 technology: Wikipedia, Google Doc, Second Life, Podcasts, and so on. These tools not
only encourage active participation in the learning process, but also allow elder learners to collaborate and create
knowledge.
In refer to older adults, it is the fact that the number of older adults is increasing. People are living longer than
before in many countries, resulting in an aging society. In response to this situation in our society, governments are
developing well-designed social support systems that include a wide range of lifelong learning opportunists in order
to successfully take advantage of this human capital.
The major purpose of this research was to help the elder to access various activities to face their challenges via
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