Due to the intuitive controllability and easy to learn the tablet is a very popular nowadays. Many touch gestures are introduced to enhance the convenience usage on the tablet.
However, how these gestures match with the tasks? Are they understood by the “technological alienation” of the elderly users? Is there difference existing between the elderly and younger people? This study aims to answer these questions. Seven basic gestures and their correspondent tasks were selected from top 3 operation systems. Thirty mid-older subjects including 15 expert users and 15 novice tablet users and thirty young subjects were recruited to do matching test. As a result, we found that the correct rate of the mid-older is significantly lower than the young. Experience in using might affect the correct rate. Certain intuitive gestures including Tap, Swipe, Pinch and Rotation had higher correct rate were considered to be acceptable for both mid-older and young subjects according to the ISO standard. However, only the Pinch gesture for novice mid-older is acceptable. The research suggests that more coaching might be needed for novice mid-older adults on the use of gestures.
This paper details the evaluation process undertaken to create criteria for the development of an iPad stand for elderly users. Emphasis is on the requirements elicitation stage with end users in the field. 32 elderly participants taking part in the activity group as part of the Ageing-Well program of a City Council in a cosmopolitan area in Australia were part of an evaluation in which three existing iPad stands were trialled. While commercially available stands are abundant, specific problems such as reduced grip, basic technical understanding of the stand, and concerns surrounding stability were encountered within the group. Observation and semi-structured interviews were undertaken with the cohort to determine factors surrounding the suitability and uptake of these stands by elderly users – most of them with some disabilities - with findings suggesting that current tablet stands require fine levels of dexterity, which may not be appropriate for elderly users where such a device is needed. While usability in setting up the stand and use is a strong factor, aesthetics and material qualities are equally important for enjoyable use. In addition, the use of iPads in social activities between two or more older adults has specific demands in terms of visibility of screen, sturdiness and easy movement that is not considered by current tablet stands. The paper ends with proposing design recommendations. Further research is required to develop a suitable solution and refines these
Starting or growing a co-op/internship program can be intimidating; for both educators and potential
employer partners. In an effort to learn the pain points for both parties, opportunities to break down
barriers and build bridges, and identify actionable steps to get started, faculty from the University of
Cincinnati’s Division of Experience-Based Learning and Career Education conducted a two-year research
project with 65 co-op and internship employers from more 15 unique industry clusters, and 50
university faculty and staff representing 24 unique institutions. This poster will graphically share the
resulting findings from more than 1250 qualitative responses, and generate discussion on the
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This data set describes the Mann-Whitney U test statistical analysis of the completeness profile for data sets in four institutional repositories. It is a derivative data set from the master data set entitled "Metadata of data sets from four institutional repositories" https://scholar.uc.edu/show/pn89d657h
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This data set describes the type and number of documentation that accompany and describe data sets in four institutional repositories. It is a derivative data set from the master data set entitled "Metadata of data sets from four institutional repositories" https://scholar.uc.edu/show/pn89d657h
