The usage of mobile devices is increasing rapidly. Digital gadgets are becoming empowering tools for older adults to connect with their loved ones, helping them to carry out their tasks on their own, leisure, entertainment, learning and accessing information on their fingertips. Researchers have shown that digital literacy can be a boon to older persons to make their lives easier and more comfortable, but also increases their independence.Mobile devices have the potential to improve older adults' quality of life, but they often face difficulties in learning new technologies and need more training.
DigiBa, helps elderly in learning new technologies with the help of simulation of virtual apps on virtual smartphone devices. For example: The below diagram represents the simulation of how to do google search:
DigiBa covers the key chapters of digital literacy. The key chapters of digital literacy are: Device Basics, Online Basics, Internet Basics, Social Networking Apps and Online safety. The various chapters guide users through video tutorials, explanations and interactive simulation with live steps to carry out a task. DigiBa is available in various languages to provide multilingual support. Quiz and games section helps them to test their digital literacy knowledge.
Sailee Pravin Salgaonkar
Jahnvi Rajen Thakkar
Vanshika Surinder Mattoo