Fri, 24 Jun 2011
Adult learning can benefit from the sustained use of
technological applications, a claim suggests.
The use of technology can help adults to learn what and how they want to learn, an organisation claims.
According to Becta, technology can help individuals and employers to find training programmes that can fit around busy schedules.
"When it's used properly, technology can improve motivation, progress and outcomes," Becta said. "Learners are keener, they work through their courses faster and they get better results".
Such findings suggest that investment in technology and training will be worthwhile, the group adds.
Indeed, Becta believes that using technology can help to support the government's aim of raising adult skills levels. The current recession has led to an increase in the need for improved training provision, the organisation says, adding that these improvements must, however, be cost effective.
The fact that technology can allow learners to produce their own learning materials is also beneficial, says Becta, noting that a debate into how those in the further education and skills sector can utilise digital media for learning purposes is ongoing.
As part of a drive to further enhance learning through technology, Becta is working to improve training for teachers and leaders in adult learning, determining ways that disadvantaged adults can access learning and developing ways to help people access information about how they can learn.
Becta supported this year's Adult Learners' Week, which ran over the course of the week beginning May 11th. The week had the backing of a number of individuals, including TV and radio presenter Philippa Forrester.
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