TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC NGOẠI THƯƠNG

CƠ SỞ II TẠI THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH

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BÁO CÁO NHÓM

KỸ NĂNG PHÁT TRIỂN NGHỀ NGHIỆP (KDOE441)
Chuyên ngành : Kinh tế đối ngoại
Mã lớp : 279
Tiêu đề : ELDERLY TECH TUTORS

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GVHD: ThS Lê Thị Thanh Hà

ThS Nguyễn Ngọc Thụy Vy

TP. Hồ Chí Minh, ngày 24 tháng 11 năm 2023

Table of contents:
I. Background Information:

1. Introduction

2. Research

II. Objectives

III. Actions

IV. Required resources and resource allocation.

V. Monitoring and evaluation.

VI. Risks and risk management.

1. Risks.

2. Risk management.
I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. Introduction:

In today's fast-paced digital world, it is increasingly important to ensure that older

adults have the opportunity to learn about and use technology. The majority of
Vietnamese elderly citizens, specifically those having to reside in nursing homes, are
not well-versed in technology and do not make use of the available digital assistance.
Some are clueless about such innovations, while others are still afraid to seek
education from younger generations.

2. Research:

Several factors contribute to building this barrier, such as limited exposure to

technology in their younger years, the rapid pace of technological advancements, and
the uncertainty and hesitance of the elderly themselves. This barrier poses a challenge
for them to develop digital capabilities in order to stay connected, informed, and active
in society. According to research conducted in 2018 and published in 2021 by the
Institute of Population, Health, and Development (PHAD) with the participation of
6,050 elderly people in 654 communes and wards of 10 provinces and cities in
Vietnam, only about 6.4% of elderly people can use social networks and 12.7% of
elderly people can access the internet (Hoàng, 2022). This statistic demonstrates the
lack of technological knowledge among the older population in Vietnam.

Despite that, studies have shown quite interesting results regarding the elderly's use of
the Internet. In China, a professor at Tsinghua University interviewed over 60-year-
olds between 2018 and 2020, and the results indicated a higher level of happiness
among internet users than non-users. Although there have not been large-scale studies
on this topic in Vietnam, researchers have made some basic observations regarding the
impact of technology on the elderly. However, there are some risks that engaging with
technology without proper understanding can entail. According to the Kaspersky
study, 86% of senior citizens with internet access do not believe they are targets of
cybercriminals and hence do not take appropriate precautions. Additionally, studies
reveal that, compared to younger generations, elderly adults are almost seven times
more likely to spread false information on Facebook (News Department of VTV,
2022).

In conclusion, the majority of elderly citizens, specifically those living in Vietnam, are
currently facing three problems when it comes to technology: a lack of education on
this matter, a sense of uncertainty, and vulnerability to cyber criminals. "Elderly Tech
Tutors" is a social project created to address these hardships, empower those who are
afraid, and provide assistance to those who are ready to embark on a brand new
journey of technological exploration.