From 'La Piazza' to 'Puente': How place, people and technology make intergenerational learning. (10th September 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Decortis, F.; Ackermann, E.; Barajas, M.; Magli, R.; Owen, M.; Toccafondi, G.
• Is Part Of: International journal of technology enhanced learning. Volume 1:Number 1/2(2008)
• Page Start: 144
• Page End: 155
• Publication Date: 2008-09-10
• Subjects: intergenerational learning -- generation divide -- digital technologies -- case studies -- good practices -- interaction design -- aging populations -- e-learning -- online learning -- technology enhanced learning; Educational technology -- Periodicals; Education -- Effect of technological innovations on -- Periodicals; Web-based instruction -- Periodicals; Computer-assisted instruction -- Periodicals; 371.3305
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-5255

Abstract

The divide between generations and the need to integrate aging populations through life wide learning strategies have been evidenced by researches and policy documents. Yet, the lack of mutually beneficial learning practices calls for innovative solutions to prevent societal fragmentation. In 'La Piazza' the purpose was to identify good practices through the use of case studies and interaction design techniques and gauge the potential of digital technologies as enablers of intergenerational learning. In 'Puente', the goal is to further explore the transformative power of existing good practices and to provide guidelines for the design of environments in which young and old can grow in connection.