grandma's got a wii!
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This was presented at the ALA Gaming in Libraries Symposium, November 2008.TRANSCRIPT
Grandma’s Got a Wii!
ALA Gaming Symposium
Presented by
Allan M. Kleiman
November 3, 2008
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandpa's Got a Wii!, Too!
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Gaming Discussion/Research/Funding/Interest
Centers Around Children, Tweens, Teens Great Interest Linking to Education, Learning Pew Internet Research Fastest Growing Gaming Segment is Older Adults Wii, Wii Sports, Wii Fit, etc. Gaming For Seniors is MORE Important
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Older Adults are my BUSINESS! 30+ Years Working With Older Adults Past Chair, ALA RUSA RSS Library Service
to an Aging Population Committee Worked on All 4 Editions of Guidelines for
Library Service to Older Adults for RUSA Workshops, Programs, Lectures, Courses
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Why Wii Gaming in the Library for Seniors?
Mental Stimulation (Using the Brain) Eye/Hand Coordination Social Interaction Inter-Generational Activity Group/Lifelong Learning Exposure to New Technology
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
The Second-annual “Evercare 100 @ 100 Survey,” sponsored by Evercare, polled 100 Americans turning 100 and older in 2007
1 in 7 had played Video Games 47% of online Games are Downloaded by
55+ Population
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
June 2007: Opening of “Senior Space: The Library Place for Baby Boomers, Older Adults, the Elderly and Their Families”
Key Component: Experiment, Expose Seniors to New Technology, Web 2.0
Develop a Curriculum That Supports Lifelong Learn, Engagement, and FUN!
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Trace Steps – My Personal Experience Last June 2007, ALA Conference Internet Librarian, October 2007 First Gaming Day with Teens and Seniors,
November 2007
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
How Did we do It? Used Teen Advisory Board Basic Training on how Older Adults Learn Pretend Your Teaching Your Grandma Be Patient, Expect Questions, Keep Your
Cool! After Senior Done—Open Play
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
First Session: 2 Play Stations Wii Bowling on Large Screen Big Brain Academy Second Session: Added Guitar Hero
Results: FANTASTIC!
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Open Gaming Competition Play Seniors Not Interested in TRUE Competition One Event Seniors vs. Teens in Bowling Seniors, WON!
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
What Have “Wii” Found—
Great Social Interaction Helping Each Other Learn Great Relationships Between Teens and
Seniors Feeling of Accomplishment at Learning New
Technology
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Best Games
Wii Sports (Bowling, Tennis, etc) Big Brain Academy
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Not So Successful--
Endless Ocean American Idol
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Staff Buy-in Staff Day 2008 Gaming in Our Library Gaming For Children, Tweens, Teens Gaming for Seniors Gaming @ Laurence Harbor Branch
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
June 2007: Opening of “Senior Space: The Library Place for Baby Boomers, Older Adults, the Elderly and Their Families”
Key Component: Experiment, Expose Seniors to New Technology, Web 2.0
Develop a Curriculum That Supports Lifelong Learn, Engagement, and FUN!
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Wii and Persons With Disabilities
Visually Impaired (Large Screen) Wheelchair Bound Used in Wiihabilitation, with Persons who
Have had a stroke, surgery, etc. Interactive and Entertaining
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Wii and Persons With Disabilities
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
What are Libraries Doing?
Receive an Average 2-3 Inquiries Per Week How to Set-up a Wii Event for Seniors Cost, Equipment, Staffing How to Train the Teenagers Funding for the Wii and Games Why do I Think They are not Getting Seniors in?
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
What are Libraries Doing?
Two Brief Listserv Surveys, Total 50 Responses Research Online (Google Search) Feedback, Anecdotal, Not Statistical More Formal Surveys are Needed More Research Release of Pew Study
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
What are Libraries Doing? Wii on the Move!
Bowling, Golfing, Tennis Tournaments with Senior Groups, Other Libraries Seniors are Playing With Their Grandchildren Library, Nursing Homes & Retirement Centers State Libraries Giving Grants LSTA Funding in NYState
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Schedule on a Regular Basis Get the Staff Involved! Publicize the Programs Serve Refreshments Create a “Fun” Atmosphere Seek “Senior” Input – What Works?
What Does Not
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Make the Experience Inviting Make the Experience Interactive Make the Experience Fun
Now---Let’s Wii!
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Questions?
Comments?
Allan M. Kleiman, ALA Gaming Symposium, November 2008
Grandma's Got a Wii!
Allan M. Kleiman
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