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Finding our way: digital technologies and e-learning for adult literacy students, educators and programs literature scan: 2005-2011

This report provides a snapshot of the latest thinking about the integration of digital technology and e-learning i... Show more
This report provides a snapshot of the latest thinking about the integration of digital technology and e-learning in adult literacy education. The report also explores the transformational power of technology in teaching and learning and its implications on training and professional development for adult literacy educators. Lastly, the report explores the opportunities and challenges that digital technology and e-learning present to the adult education sector, and what potential these tools offer students for learning gains and skills development. The scope of the literature search was restricted to the time period 2005-2011 to capture the very latest research and commentary on technology in teaching and learning. Much of the relevant material included in the literature scan was published between 2008 and 2011. The search was confined to the following jurisdictions: Canada, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, as each of these jurisdictions have well-developed adult education and adult basic education sectors. Questions considered in the literature review included: How can learning opportunities be distributed so that learners do not always need to travel to a specific place at a specific time in order to attend programs? Do students have the skills they need to use digital technologies and to participate in e-learning? How are these skills acquired?
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Authors: Moriarty, Maria

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Canada; North America; United States ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Literacy; Teaching and learning; Technology ... [+] Show more

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Finding our way: digital technologies and e-learning for adult literacy students, educators and programs literature scan: 2005-2011