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Mainstream Smart Home Technology as Assistive Technology

Andrea Fairman, Dan Ding, and Lindsey Morris

This course aims to provide healthcare providers, social service professionals, and caregivers with a comprehensive understanding of smart home technology and how it can be utilized as assistive technology to improve the well-being, independence, and participation for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Students will learn about the different components of a smart home, including the input methods, smart home controllers, and smart home devices. The course will cover major smart home ecosystems, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, along with common wireless communication protocols, such as Z-wave, Zigbee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Thread. The smart home standard Matter will also be introduced.

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Syllabus

Introduction to Smart Home Technology and Service Delivery
In this module, we cover the course introduction and an introduction to smart home technology and service delivery. We delve into the dynamic realm of smart technology used to enhance the quality of life for older adults and individuals with special needs by integrating the HAAT model (Human, Activity, Assistive Technology). This module explores the intricate interplay between assistive technology, assistive technology services, mainstream technology, and universal design.
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Smart Home Technology Overview
In Module 2, we explore Smart Home Technology. This module illuminates the fundamental elements of a smart ecosystem for individuals with special needs, reviewing the interconnected devices that define modern living. We delve into the intricacies of wireless communication protocols driving smart homes and gain insights into the pressing privacy and security concerns accompanying technology integration into our domestic spaces.
Assessment
Module 3 focuses on the assessment phase, which guides the selection of appropriate smart home technology. We analyze clients' unique needs and goals as they integrate technology into their homes and lifestyles. This module also considers clients' digital literacy knowledge and skills to identify technology that functions within their comfort level.
Smart Home Technology Selection and Customization
In Module 4, we compare diverse smart home devices and platforms to address clients' unique needs. We will learn the strategic nuances of selecting technology with features that enhance usability and discover the transformative potential of integrating routines and automation to amplify the functionality of smart home devices.
Smart Home Technology Training
Module 5 highlights cognitive strategies designed to elevate client learning and comfort levels during technology training sessions. We will review effective strategies that facilitate the initial adoption of technology and foster sustained use, mitigating the risk of abandonment.

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Develops knowledge of smart home technology including components, ecosystem, and protocols used in home environments, which is standard for professionals providing support to older adults and individuals with disabilities
Explores smart home devices and platforms to meet specific individual needs, which helps students develop a customized plan of care
Provides insights into strategies to optimize client adoption and sustained use of smart home technology, which supports independence and well-being
Taught by expert instructors with extensive experience in healthcare and technology, who share valuable industry knowledge
Examines the intersection of technology, healthcare, and social services, which is highly relevant to professionals working with older adults and individuals with disabilities
Builds a strong foundation for professionals seeking to integrate smart home technology into their practice, which enhances service delivery

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Activities

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Review the basics of assistive technology
Reviewing the basics of assistive technology will help you better understand the course material and how smart home technology can be used as assistive technology.
Browse courses on Assistive Technology
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  • Read the assigned readings on assistive technology.
  • Watch the videos on assistive technology.
  • Take the quiz on assistive technology.
Follow a tutorial on setting up a smart home system
Following a tutorial on setting up a smart home system will help you learn how to use smart home technology in a practical setting.
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  • Find a tutorial on setting up a smart home system.
  • Follow the steps in the tutorial.
  • Test out the smart home system.
Practice using smart home devices
Practicing using smart home devices will help you become more comfortable using them and will allow you to see how they can be used to improve your life.
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  • Set up a smart home device.
  • Use the smart home device to complete a task.
  • Repeat steps 1 and 2 for different smart home devices.
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Create a blog post or article on smart home technology
Creating a blog post or article on smart home technology will help you synthesize your knowledge of the topic and share your insights with others.
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  • Choose a topic for your blog post or article.
  • Research your topic.
  • Write your blog post or article.
  • Publish your blog post or article.
Find a mentor who can provide guidance on your smart home technology journey
Finding a mentor who can provide guidance on your smart home technology journey will help you accelerate your learning and achieve your goals.
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  • Identify the areas in which you need guidance.
  • Network with people who work in the smart home technology field.
  • Ask for introductions to potential mentors.
Volunteer at a local senior center or disability organization
Volunteering at a local senior center or disability organization will allow you to see how smart home technology can be used to improve the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
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  • Find a local senior center or disability organization that you can volunteer at.
  • Contact the organization and ask about volunteering opportunities.
  • Volunteer your time at the organization.
Mentor a student or colleague who is new to smart home technology
Mentoring a student or colleague who is new to smart home technology will help you deepen your understanding of the topic and will allow you to share your knowledge with others.
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  • Find a student or colleague who is new to smart home technology.
  • Offer to mentor them.
  • Meet with them regularly to answer their questions and provide guidance.

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Level
Introductory
Via
Coursera
Institution
University of Pittsburgh
Instructors
Andrea Fairman
Dan Ding
Lindsey Morris
Session
August 5, 2024 - September 16, 2024
Language
English
Good to know
Develops knowledge of smart home technology including components, ecosystem, and protocols used in home environments, which is standard for professionals providing support to older adults and individuals with disabilities
Explores smart home devices and platforms to meet specific individual needs, which helps students develop a customized plan of care
Provides insights into strategies to optimize client adoption and sustained use of smart home technology, which supports independence and well-being
Taught by expert instructors with extensive experience in healthcare and technology, who share valuable industry knowledge
Examines the intersection of technology, healthcare, and social services, which is highly relevant to professionals working with older adults and individuals with disabilities
Builds a strong foundation for professionals seeking to integrate smart home technology into their practice, which enhances service delivery
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