IOA Learning is a dynamic new educational program of the UNC Institute on Aging. It combines quality educational materials in gerontology with sophisticated web-based technologies. IOA Learning is a source of interdisciplinary, multimedia learning modules and resources that can be used in many different settings and by many different people.

The modules in IOA Learning are intended to be self-paced, but can also be used in group settings to stimulate discussion. The primary target audience is faculty and students in higher education, but many others may find the information useful. IOA Learning shares its resources broadly, free of cost to users.

The current version of IOA Learning represents the first phase of the project, which was funded in 2000-2001 with a Distance Technology grant from the Provost's Office at UNC Chapel Hill. We hope to expand the site and develop more modules by seeking further funding.

The first phase of IOA Learning was developed by a planning committee of faculty who identified and prioritized topic areas, and by groups of faculty and staff who developed the content and created the technological output.

Acknowledgements:

Special thanks to Evelyn Daniel (Planning Group Coordinator), Emily Jackson Sanborn (Graduate Student Assistant), the staff of the UNC Institute on Aging Information Center, and the staff of IGInteractive.

Thanks also to all those individuals who participated in the planning including: Mary Altpeter, Danielle Borasky, Linda Carl, Sue Coppola, Denise Gammonley, Carol Giuliani, Becky Hunter, Jean Kincade, Victor Marshall, Margaret Morse, Joyce Rasin, Joe Sharkey, Amrit Singh, and Sheryl Zimmerman.

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