Bio:
George Pavlidis is a graduate of Psychology and PhD candidate of Gerontology, in the International Faculty of the University of Sheffield. He is a part time Lecturer in the same institution and a member of the scientific committee of 50plusHellas, an NGO that deals with issues of older age. He has coordinated European Funded projects in local and regional level. Formerly, he was a professional basketball players for 13 years and the president of the Greek Professional Basketball Players Association.
Challenge Entries
Apr 22, 2014 / 4 Comments / in Adult education, Intergenerational relations, Technology, Social enterprise
This project aims to introduce senior individuals in technological means in order to communicate and get informed. Through intergenerational learning in a classroom setting, young students tutor seniors on one to one basis, in basik skills of operating computers and tablets.