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ERIC #:	EJ962029
Title:	Connecting Generations: Developing Co-Design Methods for Older Adults and Children
Authors:	Xie, Bo; Druin, Allison; Fails, Jerry; Massey, Sheri; Golub, Evan; Franckel, Sonia; Schneider, Kiki
Descriptors:	Cooperation; Older Adults; Children; Case Studies; Design; Pilot Projects; Computer Science; Information Technology; Influence of Technology; Age Differences; Generational Differences; Intergenerational Programs; Program Descriptions; Program Effectiveness
Source:	Behaviour & Information Technology, v31 n4 p413-423 2012
More Info: Help Peer Reviewed:	Yes
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Date:	2012-00-00
Pages:	11
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Abstract:	As new technologies emerge that can bring older adults together with children, little has been discussed by researchers concerning the design methods used to create these new technologies. Giving both children and older adults a voice in a shared design process comes with many challenges. This paper details an exploratory study focusing on connecting generations through cooperative design (co-design) methods that can enable idea construction and elaboration to flourish. Design techniques were adapted that ranged from low-tech prototyping and sticky-note feedback to distributed collaboration. The critical finding in this research was that children and older adults need not only time together to start the collaboration but also time apart to further the collaboration at a distance. This case study research reports on how our methods evolved and how others can apply these methods for their own work. (Contains 2 tables and 7 figures.)
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Reference Count:	40

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Identifiers:	Maryland
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ISSN:	ISSN-0144-929X
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Languages:	English
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Direct Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01449291003793793

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