Regular readers will know that I’m nearing the finish line on the pathway to my PhD. Submitted in February 2023 and due to be examined later in May, my thoughts now turn to what I might do next and serendipitously, a couple of opportunities are worth pursuing. If either or both are successful then IContinue reading “As one door closes…”
Tag Archives: Digital Divide
“Nearly half of persons aged 75+ have never used the internet”
In December 2020, as a result of a module paper in Part 1 of my PhD programme, I made a policy recommendation to the Director-General of the Central Statistics Office in Ireland: At a policy level, consideration should be given to collecting and publishing statistical data at a national level on ICT usage by householdsContinue reading ““Nearly half of persons aged 75+ have never used the internet””
“Nobody can make you go online, it’s my choice” (Anne, 79)
August has been busy with data collection for my PhD study. A stretch target of 100 responses to my survey would be ideal and so far 74 responses have been recorded, with 69 of these fully complete from the target age cohort. Recruitment remains open for another month so keeping fingers crossed on that score.Continue reading ““Nobody can make you go online, it’s my choice” (Anne, 79)”
Ireland and the lifelong learning curve: the intergenerational contribution to digital literacy for life.
Participant Information Letter – Adult participants aged 55 years and older living in Ireland Dear Participant, I am Sandra Flynn, a PhD student at the Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University. I would like to invite you to take part in a research study about intergenerational relationship support for the development of digital literacy skillsContinue reading “Ireland and the lifelong learning curve: the intergenerational contribution to digital literacy for life.”
Draft, pilot, reflect, revise…
Today, 21 June, 2021, my students embark on Stage 3 of their MSc research projects, collecting data, analysing data and all the rest that goes with it. I will reiterate my previous advice to them on the importance of a data requirements table (Saunders et al., 2016, p. 714). This mapping exercise helps ensure thatContinue reading “Draft, pilot, reflect, revise…”
“Get yourself a granddaughter!”
January, 2021. For readers outside of Ireland this is the month of the third lockdown to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Over the course of a few days an email exchange with a neighbour went like this: Her: “Can I phone you at some point today or tomorrow for help with the constant emailContinue reading ““Get yourself a granddaughter!””
Sandra Flynn 