As Our Parents Age

iPad for Dad, #4 – Learning Curves

If you like this post, read some of the other descriptions of our Father/Daughter iPad adventure.  iPad for Dad, #1, iPad for Dad, #2, iPad for Dad, #3,  iPad for Dad, #4, iPad for Dad, #5, iPad for Dad, #6,  iPad for Dad, #7, iPad for Dad, #8,  iPad for Dad, #9, iPad for Dad, #10, iPad for Dad, #11, iPad for Dad, #12, iPad for Dad, #13,  iPad for Dad, #14,  iPad for Dad, #15, iPad for Dad, #16, iPad for Dad, #17, iPad for Dad, #18, iPad for Dad, #19, and iPad for Dad, #20.

Whenever I introduce new technology to adults — teachers, seniors, my dad, even my husband — a rush of exhilaration bubbles over when the lessons begin. The learner is always highly motivated to get going with the equipment. Lots of successes occur quickly. But then comes a period when the activities of regular life intervene and less time is devoted to the new learning tasks. Using the older technology is simpler even though the new one is faster, better, and even easier. Right now Dad’s life is competing with his iPad practice.

All of the seniors in my life are busy people, their lives chock full of activities. Sitting down to master new technology is not quite as much fun as their many other endeavors. Have I mentioned that I am also teaching my mother to text?

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May 21, 2010 Posted by Marti Weston | aging parents, iPad for Dad, senior parents, seniors and computers, Seniors and Technology | aging parents, iPad, lifelong learning, seniors and technology | 3 Comments