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Adult Learners: Improving Persistence and Performance in Online Learning Environments

By Paxton Wuebker Megan.

Book information

Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
172 kB (176375 bytes)
Pages
\9
Topic
Psychology Pedagogy
Library
twirpx
Time added
2017-08-07 07:01:42
Педагогика;Андрагогика

Description

University of Cincinnati, Journal of College Literacy and Learning • Vol. 39 • 2013.With the increase in the availability of technology, online learning has become a viable alternative to traditional classroom learning. The flexibility of online courses has made them especially appealing to adult learners. However, it is important to design and conduct online courses to meet the particular needs of adult learners in order to promote academic success. This article begins by proposing a useful framework through which the subject of adult online learning can be viewed. Next, three considerations specific to the design of online learning environments and essential to the success of adult online learners are provided: (1) accounting for the individual learning styles of adult students, (2) promoting the formation of community in online classes, and (3) expanding adult learners’ information technology skills. The article concludes with two sets of recommendations, one for classroom practices and one for future research.

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