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Adult Distance Learners In Distance Education : A Literature Review, Yu Cao
Adult Distance Learners In Distance Education : A Literature Review, Yu Cao
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Distance education is a current reality creating new opportunities and challenges for educational institutions, offering students expanded choices in where, when, how and from whom they learn, and making education accessible to a large population, especially for adult learners. This paper intends to present and discuss some of the most current research on the issues which influence adult distance learners' learning process. And help the school administrators, distance course designers and distance instructors to truly understand adult distance learners and their learning needs; design an effective and efficient learning environment and experience; facilitate adult learners' learning, provide learners' support to …
Understanding Brain-Based Instruction And The Technology Connection For Improved Teaching And Learning, Tammy Wawro
Understanding Brain-Based Instruction And The Technology Connection For Improved Teaching And Learning, Tammy Wawro
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to give educators a brief description of the parts of the brain, the implications of the brain on learning, and an understanding of how technology can help in this way of teaching and learning. Many experienced and well respected brain researcher's works are cited as examples and used as references, including but not limited to Slywester, Jensen, and Kovalik. By utilizing what researchers have found, and integrating their own experience and knowledge, educators can find best practices that will help to promote student learning.