  In this paper we describe the insights from an exploratory qualitative pilot
study testing the feasibility of a solution that would encourage older adults
to participate in online crowdsourcing tasks in a non-computer scenario.
Therefore, we developed an Android TV application using Amara API to retrieve
subtitles for TEDx talks which allows the participants to detect and categorize
errors to support the quality of the translation and transcription processes.
It relies on the older adults' innate skills as long-time native language users
and the motivating factors of this socially and personally beneficial task. The
study allowed us to verify the underlying concept of using Smart TVs as
interfaces for crowdsourcing, as well as possible barriers, including the
interface, configuration issues, topics and the process itself. We have also
assessed the older adults' interaction and engagement with this TV-enabled
online crowdsourcing task and we are convinced that the design of our setup
addresses some key barriers to crowdsourcing by older adults. It also validates
avenues for further research in this area focused on such considerations as
autonomy and freedom of choice, familiarity, physical and cognitive comfort as
well as building confidence and the edutainment value.
