Adult learning
Having a solid foundation of Adult learning starts by looking inward at yourself as an adult learner. By examining your own learning experiences, you gain an understanding of how adult learning concepts, traits, and theories work in practice. In this assignment, you share your reflections on being an adult learner, as well as a personal experience learning new technology.
Choose one of the following options to complete this assignment:
- 525- to 700-word essay
- Self-recorded video or audio presentation (based on a 350- to 525-word transcript)
- 6- to 8-slide presentation with recorded narration of speaker notes (minimum 50 words per slide)
Note: Refer to the Presentation Resources section below for videos that you may find helpful when choosing and creating your deliverable.
Reflect on your prior adult learning experiences. Address the following in your assignment:
- Describe what it means to you to be an adult learner in a global world, including 3 traits of adult learners that you feel represent you.
- Describe a time in your adult life when you learned a new technology-based skill or application (e.g., new computer, new phone, new software or app, etc.).
- Explain how you learned to use the new technology-based skill or application (e.g., formal instruction, user manual, how-to video, manufacturer provided tutorial, etc.).
- Relate 1 traditional learning theory and 1 adult learning theory that best represents your experience learning the new technology-based skill or application, to include:
- How each theory is represented in your learning experience
- How the 2 theories are the same and how they are different
Submit your assignment.
Answer preview to Adult learning
APA
600 WORDS
