Month: June 2013

Intergenerational Learning

Here’s a little intergenerational learning activity that can be based around this.  Pair an adolescent and her/his mobile phone, preferably a smart phone or other device that can be linked with Wi-Fi or has a data plan with an elderly partner with a similar phone.  Give or lend one if you must. The adolescent will […]

The New Experts

New technology is bringing about some significant changes in who holds the basic skills. Historically, older people have had claim to the experience and skills.  In our present world there are some important areas in which the younger person may have the greater skill.  In many cases this skill rests on the newer developments of […]