Intergenerational reminiscing: the NoBits project

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Published: Aug 31, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/135
Keywords:
Reminiscence, Memories, Internet, School, Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Semantic Web and Learning

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Luca Morganti
Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Andrea Gaggioli
Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Silvio Bonfiglio
FIMI S.r.l.

Abstract

The European project called NostalgiaBits is aimed at creating an online platform to foster social interaction between different generations through the sharing and collection of past memories. This paper illustrates the activities carried out during the first year of the project. A preliminary study performed with focus groups of elderly people (primary users) and with children (secondary users) shed light on the social context that the project addresses. This data will be used to ensure that development of the project website is attuned to user needs.

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Vol. 20 No. 2 (2012): TD56 - Dossier - Semantic Web and Learning
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Articles - General topics

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