Robert and Maria’s grandchildren recently saved up and treated their grandparents to a new laptop as an anniversary gift. The plan was for grandparents and grandchildren to stay in touch through email and visual live chats. Robert and Maria were thrilled, but the laptop is still sitting in its box in the spare bedroom. The family is coming for a visit next week, so Robert and Maria anxiously await their grandchildren to come and show them how to use the laptop.
For this week’s Discussion, you examine factors of digital media and its degree of acceptance or potential for anxiety by older adults.
To Prepare for this Discussion:
- Take the perspective of an older adult and consider the following three factors that might affect the degree of acceptance and use of digital media:
- Technology anxiety
- Cognitive Age
- Venturousness
By Day 4
Post at least two reasons why an older adult might/might not choose to use digital technologies. Refer to the three factors and include scholarly resources to support your reasoning. Use proper APA format and citations.