Lifelong Learning and Technology

Horrigan, J. B. (2016, March 22). Lifelong Learning and Technology. Retrieved June 10, 2016, from http://www.pewinternet.org/2016/03/22/lifelong-learning-and-technology/

Lifelong Learning and Technology: A large majority of Americans seek extra knowledge for personal and work-related reasons. Digital technology plays a notable role in these knowledge pursuits, but place-based learning remains vital to many.

There are two type of learners:

Personal

Professional

The two type of learners have many reasons for being a lifelong learners:

Personal 

87% helped them feel capable and well rounded
69% opened up new perspectives about their lives
64% helped them make new friends.
58% feel more connected to community
43% get more involved in volunteer opportunities

Professional

65% expanded their professional network
47% training helped them advance within their current company
29% enabled them to find a new job with current or new employer
27% helped consider a different career path

The lifelong learners have many ways to learn such as:

 digital badges

 massive open online courses

online learning

how to videos of various subjects

http://khanacademy.org