The Connected Adult
Just
how are we linking with others, whether across the hall or across the
globe? Computer-mediated communication
(CMC) refers to the many technologies and options for connecting
virtually. “CMC illustrates communication
taking place through a technology-enhanced medium that has the ability to span
time and space; two or more people are sending and receiving messages”
(Joosten, 2012). Increasingly technology
is our link to family, friends, community, and the world.
With
the Internet, a wide range of educational opportunities exists from synchronous,
instruction that is in real time with learners meeting online to engage in
discussion, lecture, or activities, to asynchronous, instruction that is not
bound by time and can be accessed at learners’ leisure, 24/7 (Merriam &
Bierema, 2014).
Adult Learners Online
For
online lifelong learning to be most effective, learners should have technical skill
and open attitudes toward online learning; be prepared for and interested in
learning; and belong to online communities that encourage participation within appositive,
sociable community. Being prepared for
lifelong online learning may be frustrating to many adult learners as the
technology continues to advance (Merriam & Bierema, 2014).
The
course, EDU 630 Adult Education, has given real time learning opportunities. We have engaged in various online projects
and online discussions. I agree that an
adult have to be prepared for the experience of online learning. The opportunity offers valuable skill sets
and learning opportunities.
Information Literacy
I
must add to this blog and ad to Tamara’s blog of the importance of information
literacy. It could be easy and without
thought to answer homework question by only what the Internet has to offer, but
where is the integrity of that? I hope
that learners of all ages will have proper training and awareness of how
important information literacy is.
What is information literacy?
References
Joosten,
T., 2012. Social media for educators: Strategies and best practices. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Merriam, S.B. &
Bierema, L.L. (2014). Adult learning: Linking theory and
practice. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
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