How could AI be used to coach seniors on using computers?
Dear OAEF Forum
I was listening to the KQED radio show Forum today (9-10 and 10-11 AM)— the second hour was about AI and its uses in teaching and tutoring. The guest was Mr. Kahn, founder of Kahn Academy (tutoring for younger students). They just had a call-in from a school music teacher who uses AI as a tool to help her students!
I was just wondering, how could AI be used to teach older adults how to make better use of their computers and cell phones? But would older adults who aren’t computer literate be able to access an AI tutoring program, in order to benefit from a lesson on the subject they want to learn? Would they even know what subject they should be looking up (unless it is something simple like “send an email to my grand-daughter” or “find ukulele tutorials”).
The show repeats tonight on the local Bay Area radio station KQED (maybe 9 PM) — and we should be able to get a podcast of it on KQED online, once the humans do the editing and post it!
Linda C.
PS - (And as for me … I just subscribed to “Grammarly" to try to editing some of my emails -- but I still have not figured out how to use it at all! Grammarly keeps prompting me: “I guess you have not been doing much writing recently”!)
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Older Adults Education Forum Follow Up 06/02
Hi everyone,
A meeting to follow up on the Save Older Adults Education in California forum that took place on May 11 will take place next Sunday, June 2 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This meeting will be a chance to discuss what we learned at the forum and brainstorm about next steps.? Here is the link for the follow up meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83636555477?pwd=OWdTVGsyYW1RRGk5OTA0Yk9lN2RWZz09
Meeting ID: 836 3655 5477 Passcode: 576387
Older adults education advocates who were unable to attend the forum are welcome to join the follow-up meeting if interested.
I am attaching my notes from panel discussion that took place at the May 11 forum.? I hope they will compensate to some extent for the lack of a complete recording of the discussion, which was very informative.? These are my own notes and may contain errors. Please let me know if I got something wrong. I'm sending them out now so people will have something to review before the follow up meeting. Again, I apologize that I am in the learning stages of recording meetings and sharing the recordings.
I hope to see you at next week's follow up meeting.? Also, there is a regular meeting of Older Adults Education Forever on Sunday, June 23 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
Kristen
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Re: Justice in Aging remarks on CA May Revise Budget and Older Population
Thank you, Cynthia! Interesting article.
Not being politically in the know, I saw “May Revise” and did not realize it meant the May revision (that was not in favor of older adults). ?At first I thought it meant that “maybe they would revise the budget.” ?Guess I was wrong!
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Justice in Aging remarks on CA May Revise Budget and Older Population
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2013 SF Chronicle Article on Cuts to OA Classes at CCSF
For the archives.
Screen shots attached.
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Fw: Webinar: Improving Access to Oral Health Through Medicaid HCBS Waivers 5/16
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To: "OAMH, IMPACT & SPC" <oamh@...>, Elder Wellness & Advocacy Coalition <AgingandOlderAdultCOVID-19FocusGroup@...>
Date: 05/13/2024 4:58 PM PDT
Subject: Webinar: Improving Access to Oral Health Through Medicaid HCBS Waivers 5/16
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Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET – 12 p.m. PT/3:00 p.m. ET????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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| When: Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET – 12 p.m. PT/3:00 p.m. ET Older adults and people with disabilities experience significant poor oral health outcomes. One's income, race, disability, and state of residence all impact access to oral health and oral health outcomes. This is because oral health coverage is not universal and even where coverage is available, older adults and people with disabilities face unique barriers to accessing care to improve their oral health.? The inclusion of oral health services in Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers could help to address these disparities and improve oral health outcomes for older adults and people with disabilities.? This webinar, , will provide an overview of oral health coverage for older adults and people with disabilities, why oral health is so critical to overall health, and the barriers these populations face in accessing oral health care. The session will highlight ways in which Medicaid waivers can act to address these barriers and provide webinar participants with steps they can take to advocate for inclusion of oral health services in their state’s Medicaid waivers. Who Should Participate:
Oral health, aging, and disability advocates and providers. Presenters:
Amber Christ, Managing Director, Health Advocacy
Samantha Morales, Senior Policy Advocate The webinar will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET – 12 p.m. PT/3:00 p.m. ET.?? Capacity for this session is limited to 1,000 participants, and all participants will have the option of accessing audio through the computer or by phone. Closed captioning will be available. Please be sure to log onto the webinar a few minutes early in order to secure your place for the live presentation on Zoom. The presentation will be recorded and available for later viewing.?If you would like to request ASL interpretation or have other accessibility related questions, please email .?ASL requests should be submitted by Friday, May 3. Zoom Registration Update: For security reasons, when you register for a webinar, the join link will no longer be displayed on the confirmation page of your web browser. Instead, you will find the join link in the email confirmation, which will be sent to you as usual. If you don’t receive an email from Zoom, check your junk folder. And add Zoom to your list of approved senders. |
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Re: OAEF Forum Chat Notes
Thank you so much, Cynthia!
Kristen
On Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:27:06 PM PDT, Cynthia Eagleton via groups.io <zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
Wow - what an incredible Forum!
Thank you to presenters, contributors, Forum Committee, and Kristen!
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Re: OAEF Forum Chat Notes
Dear Marille and All,
You can get a paper copy thru various means:
1.? Print it out from your computer
2. Copy the information (right click and then copy) and then paste (right click and paste) into the body of an email and ask a friend to print for you.?
There are other ways, too.
I can't print it for you because I have a printer situation with very limited ink.
You teach at CCSF?? I'm wondering if a friend there can help you.
Sincerely,
Cynthia
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Re: OAEF Forum Chat Notes
Dear Cynthia,
Is it possible to make a paper copy of the notes? ?I tried a couple of times using two different approaches, but it didn’t work.
So much to say for not having computer skills.
Thank you for the notes.
With gratitude,
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Thank you to presenters, contributors, Forum Committee, and Kristen!
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Elissa's book, "Grouchy Bear" that she mentioned in Forum -- good for little kids
This is the “Grouchy Bear” book by Elissa B. that she mentioned in the Forum Chat. She said she would not have written it if not for Older Adult Education ...
She used the cover as her Zoom image when she was not on screen.
Linda
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Wow - what an incredible Forum!
Thank you to presenters, contributors, Forum Committee, and Kristen!
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OAEF Forum: Simple email to invite people
Hi everyone,
There are several ways you can invite people to the online OAEF forum on Older Adults Education that will take place on May 11 from 10:00 to 12:00 AM.? I just forwarded a very eye-catching email with a flyer attached, which is one thing you can use as an invitation.? If you want a simpler email, you can copy and paste the message below into your own email and send it out.? ?Feel free to edit the text.? I recommend that you put your own contact information on the "If you have any questions, contact... " line, since you will be sending this to people you know. If you get a question you can't answer, please feel free to contact me.
The text to copy and paste is below.
Kristen
SAVE OLDER ADULTS EDUCATION IN CALIFORNIA!
Older Adults Education Forever (OAEF) FREE ONLINE FORUM on
the state of educational opportunities for adults over 55 in California, ?Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 to 12:00 PM.
Why are educational opportunities for seniors, one of the
most effective ways to maintain and build health for elders while combatting
loneliness, disappearing at an alarming rate?
Especially since:
Adults over 65 are the fastest growing population in
California;
The U.S. Surgeon General has identified isolation and
loneliness as public health risks, with people over the age of 65 especially
affected;
California has adopted a Master Plan for Aging and is
committed to a state “for all ages and stages” by 2030;
Gains in senior health and well-being from a statewide program
providing educational opportunities for older adults could save the state money!
Older Adults Education Forever (OAEF) an advocacy network of
Older Adults students, teachers, and supporters invites you to find out
more.? Here is the link to register:
If you have any questions, contact
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Hi everyone,
Happy Cinco de Mayo and Happy Older Adults Month!? An agenda for our meeting today is attached. Please feel free to suggest additions.? Our Older Adults Forum will take place next Saturday, so we will spend some time talking about that.
There will be a meeting about West Contra Costa matters from 1:30 to 2:00 PM.? The agenda for that meeting will be:
1. Volunteers for the Richmond Senior Information and Health Fair on May 22 2. Measure X Funding 3. Anything else people want to discuss
All are welcome to the West Contra Costa meeting, but only West Contra Costa matters will be discussed until 2:00 PM
2:00 to 4:00 PM will be the general meeting, for which the agenda is attached.
Here is the link for both meetings:
Meeting ID: 836 3655
5477
Passcode: 576387
I look forward to seeing everyone this afternoon.
Kristen
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OAEF Website - Forum Page now updated with registration link
of our website is now updated with the link to register.?
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Re: Suggest reach out to this Edsource Journalist for Forum and beyond
Thanks for reaching out to her, Cynthia.? Also thanks for letting us know that the link to register doesn't work.? The link goes to a google form. I wonder if it only works if you have a google email account?
Kristen
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:51:30 AM PDT, Cynthia Eagleton via groups.io <zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
Quick follow up -- I reached out to her and invited her.
But we need our flyer to be fixed!? Link to register doesn't work!
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 09:28:49 AM PDT, Cynthia Eagleton via groups.io <zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
Hi Folks
Emma Gallegos is a reporter for Edsource -
I suggest someone reach out to her to invite her to the OAEF Forum -- with follow up reach outs about covering the issue of OA in CA Adult Ed.?
In the past, Sue Frey was reporter (now retired) for Edsource and some of us had a good connection with her - which led to coverage of advocacy efforts.
Edsource is wonky journal with political impact. If we can reach them and get coverage by them, it will help.
Cynthia
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Re: Suggest reach out to this Edsource Journalist for Forum and beyond
Quick follow up -- I reached out to her and invited her.
But we need our flyer to be fixed!? Link to register doesn't work!
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 09:28:49 AM PDT, Cynthia Eagleton via groups.io <zimzamjamz@...> wrote:
Hi Folks
Emma Gallegos is a reporter for Edsource -
I suggest someone reach out to her to invite her to the OAEF Forum -- with follow up reach outs about covering the issue of OA in CA Adult Ed.?
In the past, Sue Frey was reporter (now retired) for Edsource and some of us had a good connection with her - which led to coverage of advocacy efforts.
Edsource is wonky journal with political impact. If we can reach them and get coverage by them, it will help.
Cynthia
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A look back at the "Reformation"
Thinking about Edsource - and the "reformation" that got us here --- I found this article:
There's nothing mentioned about AE in the article - but lots in the comments.
That's how it so often went ---? lots of talk about reform -- why it was so "exciting" and important etc. etc. --- but very little talk of Adult Ed -- which was the branch MOST ALTERED by the "reformation" of Public Ed in CA in the wake of the Financial Meltdown.
I will NEVER forgive and forget the elimination of State funding for Financial Literacy in Adult Education.
So many people were devastated by the Financial crisis of 2008-09. People lost homes, jobs, etc.?
State response - eliminate free classes that help people navigate, understand, and plan for the inevitable ups and downs of economic life.
Sigh ---?
Okay --- just had to add!
So many memories! Not all of them good!
But this advocacy work is how I met wonderful folks like Kristen!?
And why I ended up learning about and running social media for school and advocacy purposes.
Cyn
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Suggest reach out to this Edsource Journalist for Forum and beyond
Hi Folks
Emma Gallegos is a reporter for Edsource -
I suggest someone reach out to her to invite her to the OAEF Forum -- with follow up reach outs about covering the issue of OA in CA Adult Ed.?
In the past, Sue Frey was reporter (now retired) for Edsource and some of us had a good connection with her - which led to coverage of advocacy efforts.
Edsource is wonky journal with political impact. If we can reach them and get coverage by them, it will help.
Cynthia
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May is Older Americans Month - Info and Resources
Good timing for our forum Resources:
And check this out -- lots of really good ideas:
Cynthia
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Re: Next Older Adults Education Forever meeting 05/05
Hi Kristen and All,
The link on the flyer - to register - doesn't seem to be working.?
Can you double-check them???
Cynthia
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 06:08:17 PM PDT, Kristen Pursley <kpursley@...> wrote:
Hi Older Adults Education Supporters,
Our next Older Adults Education Forever meeting will take place this Sunday, May 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.? Please send any agenda items you may have. This is the last meeting before our Older Adults Education Forum on May 11, so we will need to spend a fair amount of time talking about that.?
Here is the link we will use for the meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83636555477?pwd=OWdTVGsyYW1RRGk5OTA0Yk9lN2RWZz09
Meeting ID: 836 3655 5477 Passcode: 576387
Please invite people to the Forum on May 11. I have attached a flyer and a letter you can use.? The best way to use them is to send them electronically, because they have a link to a registration form.??
If you invite elected officials or candidates for office, let them know there will be time on the program for comments from elected officials and candidates starting at 11:15 AM.
I look forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Kristen
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