Education Policy, Business and Technology

Report: It's Time for Ed Tech to Tackle the Adult Learner

THE Journal: The education technology segment does a poor job of addressing the particular needs of the adult learner. These are individuals who want to earn a high school diploma, move into college, get additional training or get a job in the first place. They may need help with reading, writing, speaking in English or doing math. And it's a population that comes with "huge variance" — in ages, ethnicity, language skills, work experience and family situations. Members of this group confront constraints in their schedules and how much time they can dedicate to learning. Owing to this diversity of circumstances, educators face an uphill battle in being able to personalize learning experiences in ways that could help their students. But technology could play a role.

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