A Conversation with Peter Smith about "Free-Range Learning in the Digital Age" | WCET | Distance Learning, mLearning, Digital Education, Technology | Scoop.it
From wcet.wiche.edu - July 26, 2018 3:03 PM
Resources:
- YouTube Recording of Webcast
- Webcast Slides
According to Allen Tough, adult learners spend an average of 15 hours per week, nearly 800 hours annually, participating in self-directed learning*. Motivations to begin such a learning journey vary but include knowledge and skill acquisition or self-improvement. This unassessed learning holds tremendous value for adults seeking credentials and acknowledgement of learning, and could serve as an untapped pool of students as institutions grapple with decreased enrollments.