This module is designed to equip students with the skills to design, deploy, and evaluate smart-aging solutions that seamlessly integrate people, technology, and services. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the needs of older adults, caregiver ecosystems, cultural and social capital, and addresses the digital divide through accessibility and inclusion. Students will develop practical proficiency in senior-oriented applications and service platforms; sensing and assistive technologies; age-friendly interaction design and ethical boundaries; and the operational, partnership, and support pathways necessary for the safe, equitable adoption of smart-ageing solutions.
A. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of smart-ageing technologies and service platforms in elderly health services. B. Critically evaluate how the integration of smart devices and applications into home and community settings to improve seniors' daily life, safety, and social connection. C. Analyse and apply elderly‑friendly design and social‑technology principles to produce accessible, inclusive interactions and articulate ethical boundaries.
Based on the philosophy of Syntegrative Education, this module adopts an interactive delivery over six weeks, combining lectures and seminars. Lectures introduce foundational concepts, social science framework, and contemporary technologies, linking them to accessibility, ethics, and community adoption. Seminars function as workshops to apply theory to real cases, develop outputs (e.g., problem framing briefs, consent notes), engage in peer review, and address individual questions. This delivery pattern intentionally allocates time for completing the problem-based and project-oriented assessments.