https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz Made with ♥ en-us 2020-12-09 14:35:20 UTC 2025-12-27 01:48:16 UTC hello@padlet.com mhartne7 https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002299703 I believe the year 2020 began the surge of online education because many realized the convenience and ease of taking courses online. The challenges of equity and access to technology/wifi is still an issue to be combatted but I think online education is going to continue to soar.]]> 2020-12-09 14:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002299703 mhartne7 https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002300393 With more online education emerging, adult learners will be forced to become more self-directed. Their motivation will have to come from within rather than an instructor in a physical setting. Setting aside time to learn will have to be intentional.]]> 2020-12-09 14:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002300393 mhartne7 https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002301054 In the age of Google, adult learners have access to any and all information that they may want/need at their fingertips. This makes the inquiry process much more efficient but may take away from the creativity of many adult learners.]]> 2020-12-09 14:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002301054 mhartne7 https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002301848 Adult learners need to know for what reason they are learning information. I am curious to see how the general education coursework at four year universities evolves as more and more students become restless in these courses because they are ready to jump into their field of study.]]> 2020-12-09 14:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002301848 mhartne7 https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002303615 With YouTube, TikTok, Skill Pop, Ted Talks, and countless other technological platforms, informal learning is much more accessible to adult learners. As the digital age continues, adult learners will have access to informal learning platforms to learn any skill or craft that they please.]]> 2020-12-09 14:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002303615 mhartne7 https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002305181 With more technology comes more distractions. Does more technology make us more efficient or less productive? With many things vying for attention, adult learners are constantly fighting distractions that can hinder their learning.]]> 2020-12-09 14:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002305181 mhartne7 https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002305978 More advanced technology is enhancing the learning process for adults. Lifelike models used in nursing programs prepares learners for the real world. Stock simulations in business courses help adult learners put their learning into practice. This use of technology offers an enhanced and more "real world" learning experience for adult learners.]]> 2020-12-09 14:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002305978 mhartne7 https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002307568 With the use of more online courses and the rise of enrollment in community colleges, I believe adult learners will begin expecting more for their money. I think they may begin to use more cost effective informal learning platforms and utilizing two year trade programs more and more.]]> 2020-12-09 14:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mhartne7/ash5ntry58ssjwxz/wish/1002307568