Learning technologies for adult continuing education
- 1 July 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Studies in Continuing Education
- Vol. 28 (2) , 121-133
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01580370600751039
Abstract
This paper discusses three technologies used in an adult continuing education Masters programme: blogging, learning objects and e-portfolios. My reflections on their use and on the literature underpinning their use form the basis of the discussion. All three of these technologies were used to promote self-directed learning, reflection and learner choice in the activities undertaken. Although these technologies were very successful for our students, the paper concludes that adult learners who take an online Masters programme are not typical of all adult learners, much less all adults.Keywords
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