How to teach tech to an older colleague

from Frank C

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 "Al for Older Adults" @

https://oats.org/oats-publishes-ai-for-older-adults-guide/

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