Todd Elementary School Students Teach Technology to Atria Seniors

On Tuesday, March 12th, about 15 students from Todd Elementary School came with their parents to Atria Briarcliff Manor to teach the Atria Residents how to use technologies such as iPhones, iPads, and various computer programs. The students also played board games with the residents.

There were about 30 Atria Residents who participated in this fun intergenerational program that captivated the residents’ attention.

The residents learned a lot about these new technologies and how to use them effectively. Seen in one of the pictures, resident Anna Greenberg, who just turned 101 last week, was thrilled with the new technology and having the children around to demonstrate how it can be used. The 4th and 5th graders from Todd Elementary School stayed from 6:30p.m. – 8:00p.m. that evening and nearly every resident remained for the entire program to learn from the students.

Atria Resident Muriel Weiss said of the students, “They were adorable. They were very bright, friendly, and outgoing. It was quite an experience to have them show us these things.”

Atria Resident Helene Papas stated about the program, “I enjoyed it. The kids were well informed. They were very thorough and careful in explaining the technology they showed us.”

It was a terrific experience for all involved and the residents really enjoyed having the students come and work with them to learn these new technologies.