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Modern Electronics

Prompt

Some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphones and computers. What is the cause of this? What are some possible solutions?

#digital divide#aging and technology#cognitive barriers#technical design#digital literacy

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7+ responses attribute difficulty to design and system failures rather than personal deficiency, and propose multi-level solutions (training, design standards, social support); Band 5-6 responses focus on 'teaching old people' without broader context.

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Key concepts in this essay

digital accessibility
cognitive load
interface design
generational divides
support systems

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Blaming older people ('they're just not tech-savvy') without examining poor interface design, jargon, or fast-changing systems
Proposing only individual solutions (training) without addressing systemic issues (companies designing without accessibility, lack of support)
Oversimplifying the cause (age) when factors like visual impairment, cognitive load, or language barriers are primary causes

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