Welcome to the Toolkit for Trainers, a resource developed by the National Institute on Aging. Use these free, easy-to-use training materials to help older adults find reliable, up-to-date online health information on their own. The training features two websites from the National Institutes of Health -- NIHSeniorHealth.gov and MedlinePlus.gov. Trainers can use the toolkit with beginning and intermediate students of the Web.

Here's how to proceed:

1. Watch the introductory video to find out what the toolkit is all about.
2. Browse the lesson plans and download those that fit your students' skill levels, time limitations, and interests.
3. Check out the training tools and download tips on setting up a senior-friendly classroom, recruitment flyers, and more.

(Downloading requires free Adobe Reader.)

• For beginning students with little computer experience:
  Module 1: Internet Basics (PDF, 4.6MB)
  
  
• For beginning students with some Internet experience:
  (Updated 07/01/2008)
  Module 2: Introduction to NIHSeniorHealth (PDF, 2.8MB)
  Module 3: NIHSeniorHealth Quizzes and Videos (PDF, 3.0MB)
  Module 4: NIHSeniorHealth FAQs and Site Index (PDF, 2.5MB)
  
  
• For beginning and intermediate students:
  (Updated 07/01/2008)
  Module 5: NIHSeniorHealth and Exercise for Older Adults (PDF, 3.1MB)
  
  
• For intermediate students:
  Module 6: Introduction to MedlinePlus (PDF, 3.6MB)
  Module 7: MedlinePlus: Drugs and Supplements, Medical Encyclopedia (PDF, 4.3MB)
  Module 8: MedlinePlus: News and Directories (PDF, 4.9MB)
  
  
• For all students:
  (Updated 07/01/2008)
  Module 9: Evaluating Health Websites (PDF, 3.4MB)
  Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms for Older Adults (PDF, 1.5MB)

• FAQs about the Toolkit for Trainers (PDF, 521KB)
• Quick Tips for a Senior Friendly Computer Classroom (PDF, 1.32MB)
• Student Recruitment Flyer (PDF)
• Trainer Information Flyer (PDF)

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