Exploring the Possibilities and Needs of AI Chatbot Tutors to Promote Lifelong Learning for Elderly Learners Using the Technology Acceptance Model
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This study aims to explore the possibilities and challenges of an AI chatbot tutor to encourage elderly learners to join in lifelong learning as a beneficial educational method. Toward this end, the researchers conducted a questionnaire survey designed using the technology acceptance model (TAM) on 150 elderly learners. The results indicate that elderly learners intend to use the AI chatbot tutor with positive acceptance on based on the TAM. In addition, it reveals that usage patterns and preferences greatly vary by gender, age, and education. As such, the AI chatbot tutor should be user-friendly designed to support their needs.
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