Technology and Adult Learning
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| Title: | Technology and Adult Learning |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Simone C. O. Conceição (ORCID |
| Source: | New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education. 2024 (184):65-73. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Adult Learning, Informal Education, Conventional Instruction, Artificial Intelligence, Educational Technology, Learning Management Systems, Student Needs, Technology Uses in Education |
| DOI: | 10.1002/ace.20545 |
| ISSN: | 1052-2891 1536-0717 |
| Abstract: | This article explores the evolving role of technology in nonformal and informal adult learning settings, guided by the theory of connectivism. It examines how digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), and other technological advancements enhance the accessibility, personalization, and efficiency of adult learning. The various educational technologies' benefits, limitations, and strategic applications are discussed, focusing on how they cater to the diverse needs of adult learners. The implications of these technologies on the future of adult learning, mainly through the lens of AI, are analyzed to predict emerging trends and potential challenges in adult education. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1454869 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | This article explores the evolving role of technology in nonformal and informal adult learning settings, guided by the theory of connectivism. It examines how digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), and other technological advancements enhance the accessibility, personalization, and efficiency of adult learning. The various educational technologies' benefits, limitations, and strategic applications are discussed, focusing on how they cater to the diverse needs of adult learners. The implications of these technologies on the future of adult learning, mainly through the lens of AI, are analyzed to predict emerging trends and potential challenges in adult education. |
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| ISSN: | 1052-2891 1536-0717 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/ace.20545 |
