The University of Rhode Island’s Engaging Generations Cyber-Seniors Program is an intergenerational program that teaches older adults about technology and positively influences attitudes toward technology, digital use, and digital competence. The program uses reverse mentoring and a service-learning approach, where university students help older adults learn about technology for experiential education while developing communication and leadership skills. URI works with up to 14 community partners across Rhode Island to recruit and support English- and Spanish-speaking adults 50 years and older. Participants in the program received iPads, technology mentorship for about 2-3 months from student mentors and peer mentors, a binder of resources, and other opportunities.
Learn more about the Engaging Generations Cyber-Seniors Program.