Abstract
Global population aging has brought increasing attention to the quality of later life and physical and mental health. Relevant studies have shown that craft-based art activities can enhance well-being and fine motor skills, and provide older adults with a means of non-verbal communication. In addition, as technology has become integrated into daily life, its impact on elderly learning has also drawn interest. This study aims to explore the actual situations and effects of technology use during older adults’ participation in ceramic craft experience activities, further understanding how elderly learners access learning resources, their level of acceptance toward technological tools, and their views on the integration of technology and craft. Therefore, this study focuses on ceramic craft and uses semi- structured interviews with 12 elderly learners from community colleges and local programs, aged between 53 and 80, who have participated in courses lasting more than three months. The study identifies three main dimensions: "Access to Learning Resources," "Level of Acceptance Toward Technology," and "Views on the Integration of Technology and Craft." This research hopes to serve as a reference for relevant researchers and designers.
Keywords
Older Adults; Ceramics; Craft Experience; Technology Learning
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.83
Citation
Chen, T., Hsu, T.,and Zhu, R.(2025) A Study on the Current Status of Technology Application and Learning Models in Senior Citizens' Participation in Ceramic Craft Experience Activities, in Chang, C.-Y., and Hsu, Y. (eds.), IASDR 2025: Design Next, 02-05 December, Taiwan. https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.83
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Conference Track
Track 11 - Culture and Craft Design for Regenerative Practices
A Study on the Current Status of Technology Application and Learning Models in Senior Citizens' Participation in Ceramic Craft Experience Activities
Global population aging has brought increasing attention to the quality of later life and physical and mental health. Relevant studies have shown that craft-based art activities can enhance well-being and fine motor skills, and provide older adults with a means of non-verbal communication. In addition, as technology has become integrated into daily life, its impact on elderly learning has also drawn interest. This study aims to explore the actual situations and effects of technology use during older adults’ participation in ceramic craft experience activities, further understanding how elderly learners access learning resources, their level of acceptance toward technological tools, and their views on the integration of technology and craft. Therefore, this study focuses on ceramic craft and uses semi- structured interviews with 12 elderly learners from community colleges and local programs, aged between 53 and 80, who have participated in courses lasting more than three months. The study identifies three main dimensions: "Access to Learning Resources," "Level of Acceptance Toward Technology," and "Views on the Integration of Technology and Craft." This research hopes to serve as a reference for relevant researchers and designers.