Covid-19 and the Experience of the Elderly Students: The Case of the University Program for the Elderly of the Nuevo León Autonomous University, Mexico

Covid-19 and the digital experience in education for older adults are analyzed. To this end, we examine those elements that could favor the continuity of distance programs; in this case the UANL University Program for the Elderly was taken as a case study. The UANL University for the Elderly Pro...

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Main Authors: Silva Morín, Luz Amparo, Escalera Silva, Luz Alejandra, López Estrada, Raúl Eduardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North American Business Press 2021
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Online Access:http://eprints.uanl.mx/21442/7/21442.pdf
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Summary:Covid-19 and the digital experience in education for older adults are analyzed. To this end, we examine those elements that could favor the continuity of distance programs; in this case the UANL University Program for the Elderly was taken as a case study. The UANL University for the Elderly Program was taken as a case study. The conclusion highlights that the digital experience during the pandemic was successful, however in considering a continuity of the program, risk factors associated with environmental factors, technical factors: education and information technology, and interest should be taken into account. in classroom education.