A new computer aimed at people aged over 60 who are unfamiliar with PCs and the internet has been unveiled. The simplified desktop - called SimplicITy - has just six buttons directing users to basic tasks such as e-mail and chat. The computer comes pre-loaded with 17 video tutorials from television presenter Valerie Singleton. More than 6 million people over the age of 65 have never used the internet, according to government figures.
Now I can see this being of great interest to Specialist Colleges, Work Based Learning Providers and the Adult and Community Learning Sector due to its simple interface, Open Source operating System and applications.
I have contacted the manufacture of this product to see if it will available to other markets other than the 60+. We will have to wait and see want happens.
To find out more watch the BBC video. Sorry the video can not be embeded.
Now I can see this being of great interest to Specialist Colleges, Work Based Learning Providers and the Adult and Community Learning Sector due to its simple interface, Open Source operating System and applications.
I have contacted the manufacture of this product to see if it will available to other markets other than the 60+. We will have to wait and see want happens.
To find out more watch the BBC video. Sorry the video can not be embeded.
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