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Lessons for grandma…

Lessons for grandma…

Patience is one of the most important traits to possess, especially when both your grandmas purchase iPhones. In this case I was not personally learning a new literacy, but I was helping my grandmothers dive into the world of technology. Much like Keri Franklin, they were scared, frustrated, but also excited to begin this new journey. However, they needed someone to answer ALL of their questions, sometimes the same question multiple times. It was difficult to remain patient at times especially with questions like: “What are emoji’s?” “How do I use the internet?” “How do I take a picture?” “Why didn’t I get a text?” “What is a selfie?” etc.

One grandmother had never even owned a computer before, or used the internet. As you can imagine, I was constantly bombarded with questions. I love them both dearly, so I didn’t mind. Thinking back on my own first encounter with an iPhone, I can’t recall whether I had many similar questions. I am proud to say that both grandmas are doing quite well with their iPhones. I believe they are completely iPhone literate, except for the occasional question. I can imagine the apprehension they had of getting a “smartphone”, and having so much information at their fingertips. I wonder what new literacy I will be a part of next…

One Reply to “Lessons for grandma…”

  1. I totally relate to your struggle of teaching technological literacy to the older generation. I’ve always been the most tech savvy person in my family so when my aunt got her new mac book and her iPhone, AND her apple tv, I was the one who had to go step by little step with her, answering every question she threw at me (and there were a lot). It was hard because for me everything is second nature so it gets frustrating when they don’t understand right away. I think it’s hard because we’re so used to having to learn everything on our own, brand new, so we are more able to keep trouble shooting to fix problems than the older generation is. I always got the question, “Why isn’t it just doing what I want?” I applaud your ability to stay patient with your grandmothers and help them become iPhone literate!

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