Suite101

Articles related to "Adult Learners"




Coming of Age: The Adult Learner
The world's stage for the Information Age is the Internet.
adult learners communities lifelong learning tutorials teleconferencing

Distance Learning Goes the Distance
Distance learning continues to expand through the decades and now includes curriculum that uses all of the Web 2.0 technologies.
distance learning adult learners distance learning technology performance support web 2.0

Learning Needs and Application
Adult Learners want practical, realistic training that responds to their need to know something. Give them what they want, and they will be engaged learners.
training adult learners motivate adult learners need to know practicality of content

Living a Dream of Lifelong Learning
Experts in the cognitive sciences have discovered that learning is truly a lifelong process, as we adapt to changing environments. Age does not decrease the desire or the aptitude for learning. The value of life is the sum of accumulated experience and knowledge.
lifelong learning videoconferencing adult learners online learning internet

Online Courses for Adult Learners
Education is so key to your career in the 21st century. Online programs have expanded to offer options for adult learners seeking to expand their knowledge base.
online courses adult courses adult learning continue education independent study

So, You Wanna Go Back to School?
The choices and the challenges of returning to school as a non-traditional student, and a listing of helpful resources.
college university nontraditional non traditional

Teaching Adults
Hints and tips to help a trainer or teacher get information to adult learners in the workplace.
adults learners training assessment

Guide on the Side
The Working Groups of the IEEE P1484 Standards Committee on Learning Technology are writing the standards for developing computer learning and training components and systems, pedagogically neutral, content neutral, and platform neutral, thus ensuring that the “Guide on the Side” will have a sound foundation.
ieee p1484 guide on the side sage on the stage instructional management learning technologies

Dream to Reality
Once, not all that long ago, I had a dream about completing my education. I took a step, and then another, toward placing myself in a situation where I could realize my dream.
adult learning websites web sites keys to success primary sources

7 Tips for Continuing Ed Students
Going back to school can be exciting, intimidating, and scary. These 7 habits of effective adult learners will help you settle into - and enjoy - this new phase of life.
how to succeed at school habits of effective adult learners how to be a student success tips for continuing education students realistic study schedules

Inner Factors, Styles and Setting
Learner focused delivery requires understanding the learners internal needs and their learning styles. Adult learners also require an environment conducive to learning.
learning training delivery training needs change initiatives motivate learning

Teaching ESL Students How to Write an Essay
The academic skills of writing an essay requires teaching ESL adult learners the three main parts: an introductory paragraph, a middle and a conclusion.
teaching esl students how to write an essay academic essay writing to esl learners teaching esl learners the academic skills of writi teaching esl adult learners the basics of writing an essay

Am I too Old For College?
Adults returning to college, technical or trade schools after many years may not know what to expect. The good news is, it's good news!
adult student college education college reentry continuing education professional development too old for college

The Benefits of Distance Learning
Distance learning programs provide an excellent opportunity for busy adults to earn an online college degree.
distance learning online degrees distance education internet courses adult education

Welsh Education, Part II
The second installment of this series looks at Welsh-medium courses on the university and college level, and the critical contributions of adult education.
welsh wales cymraeg welsh education welsh language

If the Times says it's So...
A review of a recent New York Times article on the explosion of online learning options.
new york times distance learning distance education online learning

Learning Styles and Strategies
Knowing your Learning Style can help you plan Learning Strategies to better study, read effectively, and get more out of your education.
learning style learning styles adult student learning strategies learning strategies

Finding Money for College
Many adult students face enormous financial difficulties when they decide to go back to school. Here are a few tips to ease the burden.
financing college financial aid adult students going back to school adult education financial aid


Learning Environments
Adult learners should explore the variety of experiences, formal and informal, for learning on the Internet.
tutorials online courses education learning learners

Book Review: Welsh for Beginners
This illustrated introduction to the language by Usborne Language Guides is humorous, practical, and great for complete beginners of all ages.
welsh welsh language welsh books welsh lessons welsh for children

Free Language Learning Tools
The Internet has opened up many new exciting opportunities for language learners looking to learn new skills, from conversation with native speakers to lessons by MP3.
language learn a language online language podcasts language video free language lessons

Going Back to School? Check out these Programs...
Profiles of three colleges with special programs to help adults who are going to college for the first time or returning to it after a long absence.
college education school university educate

Nifty Educational Products
"Authors," the educational card game from America's past, makes a comeback. Included in the article are links to "hot" educational merchandise for junior and senior high school language arts instructors, as well as links to free stuff and info. links.
authors cards card games playing cards educational products

On Writing Fantasy: Online Classes
This week's article is about using online classes to help with Fantasy writing.

Successful Junior Colleges
Some revisions at colleges are helping students be more successful. Florida junior colleges have made some innovative efforts that work.
improved junior colleges mini semesters college mentors immersive learning short semesters

University of Phoenix Pros & Cons
Is the University of Phoenix or the University of Phoenix Online right for you? Find out about their online distance learning program and student campus experience.
university of phoenix university of phoenix online distance learning program online distance learning university of phoenix student

Dan y Goeden Nadolig – Under the Christmas Tree
A selection of holiday gift ideas perfect for Welsh learners, with a focus on books!
welsh welsh language welsh books welsh gifts


Words: from literature to song
Do it all - promote literacy, "inspire someone to read (even if it's you)" and get some cool, cool tunes. Find out about Songs Inspired by Literature Chapter One CD. Words and music - a perfect combination just in time for those long summer days.
sibl songs inspired by literature literacy reading promoting reading

Future Look of Education
Thomas Frey envisions education to be a vast selection of courseware topics available economically to everyone of all ages and about all topics.
future trends in education predicting educational trends courseware nea grants


| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0-9 |