Technology and Adult Learning

ABSTRACT This article explores the evolving role of technology in nonformal and informal adult learning settings, guided by the theory of connectivism. It examines how digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), and other technological advancements enhance the accessibility, personalization, and efficiency of adult learning. The various educational technologies' benefits, limitations, and strategic applications are discussed, focusing on how they cater to the diverse needs of adult learners. The implications of these technologies on the future of adult learning, mainly through the lens of AI, are analyzed to predict emerging trends and potential challenges in adult education.

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New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education
Published
2024-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ace.20545
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Online Learning and Analytics
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Technology and Adult Learning

Susan M. Yelich Biniecki, Simone C. O. Conceição
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education
Online Learning and Analytics
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Technology and Adult Learning

Susan M. Yelich Biniecki, Simone C. O. Conceição
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ABSTRACT This article explores the evolving role of technology in nonformal and informal adult learning settings, guided by the theory of connectivism. It examines how digital platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), and other technological advancements enhance the accessibility, personalization, and efficiency of adult learning. The various educational technologies' benefits, limitations, and strategic applications are discussed, focusing on how they cater to the diverse needs of adult learners. The implications of these technologies on the future of adult learning, mainly through the lens of AI, are analyzed to predict emerging trends and potential challenges in adult education.

New Directions for Adult and Continuing EducationVol. 2024(184)
Kansas State University (US), University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (US)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 75%
Online Learning and Analytics
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