Online Learning and the Adult Learner Christian E. Onuoha College 100 American Public University Jennifer Staley Online Learning and the Adult Learner Knowledge is power‚ therefore it is always a good thing for adults to be involved in continued education. The level does not really matter‚ be it in pursuant of certificate‚ bachelor or doctorate degree‚ but the ability to be involved in the process and going through the rigors of such endeavor‚ irrespective of age‚ family
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StuthersProf. HassenpflugGEED 100-D01April 23‚ 2012The Basics of Adult LearningIn the article Adult Learning Theories with Implications for Online Learning Design‚ author Kathleen Cercone outlines many different adult learning theories and characteristics of adult learners. She compares adult learning theories as well as addresses the issues with each of them. Cercone also makes suggestions on how online educators should consider these different learning styles when planning their curriculum. The main concern
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Kortney Pippenger Online Learning vs On campus Learning The number of students taking online classes has jumped nearly 96% in the past five years (Sanburn‚ 2012). Many students are transitioning to a more technology based learning mechanism‚ than hands on in the classroom. Some students even prefer the hands on learning in the classroom‚ but it all has to do with a students learning preference. There are many benefits and downfalls to both online classes and learning in the classroom. On campus
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There are many tasks that a child learns in their early life. Some of which include learning how to crawl‚ then walk and learning how to talk. I think a child learning how to talk and communicate is very important. That alone will shape them and how well they will communicate later in their life. Our system of language and the process of communication are closely linked. Communication can be described as any act by which one person gives to or receives from another person information about
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Learning and development THE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT WALL OF FAME Learning and development have always been areas of interest for many. People from birth on go through multiple stages physically‚ culturally‚ intellectually‚ socially and emotionally. Multiple series of events create learning opportunities which in turn trigger development and change. There are lots of studies and researches about learning and development. Many theories and philosophies have emerged with the goal of helping
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inft Adult Learning Theory Dustin Stamey Adult Learning Theory Summary Non Traditional college students make up a large percent of the total population. There are a few categories that they fall into. The first category is workers. Non-traditional students might have either lost their job or are doing training to move up the ladder from their current position. The second category is military veterans. After years in the service‚ their professional education took
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Adult Learning Theory Paper INFT 101 LUO Summary Adult learners bring a much different dynamic to the college environment. They often have families to raise‚ full time jobs‚ and have many different life experiences that impact the way in which they learn. There are many different factors that cause adults to learn differently than a traditional college student. Adults are self-directed‚ task motivated‚ they learn because they are ready and willing to‚ and the experiences they’ve
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evaluate the application of traditional and adult learning theories from the perspective of adult development and growth. There will be an evaluation of adult cognitive development discussed pertaining to adult learning. It will analyze accommodations for aging learners that are designed to maximize intelligence. Evaluation of the Application of Traditional and Adult Learning Theories The evaluation of the application of traditional and adult learning theories will be made with the consideration
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Adult Learning Theory Paper INFT 101 Section 7 7 March 2013 Summary In an effort to determine how adults learn‚ experts examine and evaluate studies that have been done that involve the adult learner. The more that experts understand how the learner processes information‚ the better the understanding will be on how to structure their learning environment. Research is continually changing in this area‚ and educators know there are differences in how each adult learner attains information
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Adult Learning Theory Donna L. Herrera June 20‚ 2013 INFT 101 Final Draft Summary Research has been prepared over the past twenty years to help educators comprehend Adult Learning‚ and observe different theories to help facilitate returning adult students. Some of the different issues that were investigated were the mental‚ physical and emotional aspects of Adult Learning. This is not only imperative for educators. It is vital for Adult Learners so that they are able to ascertain the
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