Milton Keynes University of the Third Age computer group visit IET

Cindy Kerawalla, February 2010

Members of Milton Keynes University of the Third Age computer group visited the Institute of Educational Technology (IET) at the Open University in January 2010. The aim was for these computer enthusiasts to find out more about the types of technologies used in our research projects, and those carried out by the Pervasive Interaction Lab in the Department of Maths, Technology and Computing, and to discuss involvement in future IET research projects. Members took part in hands-on demonstrations of the Asus net books, data gathering sensors and the web-based Activity Guide developed by the Personal Inquiry project.

Also, they were invited to take part in activities designed for table top technologies. It was a very enjoyable afternoon characterised by enthusiastic participation, a high level of interest in new technologies and a firm expression of interest to be involved in future research.