COMPUTER LITERACY FOR SOCIALLY EXCLUDED UNEMPLOYED WOMEN: EVIDENCE FROM CYPRUS

Despo Ktoridou
University of Nicosia

Nikleia Eteocleous
Frederick University
Cyprus

This research paper investigates how a group of nine socially excluded unemployed women with no or low computer literacy skills develop computer literacy knowledge and skills at a later stage of their lives. The study is based on the European Commission’s EQUAL program Equal opportunities - Reconciling family and professional life - New Routes for woman program (2006) in Cyprus. The results of the study contribute to identify instructional strategies, methodologies, learning tools, and planning elements that need to be considered in ICT literacy programs for women learners.

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