Informal Adult Online Learning: More Than Technical Savvy

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Meng-Fen Grace Lin, Unversity of Hawaii, United States

EdMedia + Innovate Learning, Jun 29, 2010 in Toronto, Canada ISBN 978-1-880094-81-5

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Abstract

This paper provides initial data analysis of an informal adult online community. Group profile indicated a diverse group comprised of people of varying age, English proficiency, occupations, online experience, and pointed to a less Internet-engaged population. While participants seemed tentative to online discussions, high affection was not developed, and a strong sense of community was not found. Inadequate administrative support and teacher presence might have also influenced the learning experience.

Citation

Lin, M.F.G. (2010). Informal Adult Online Learning: More Than Technical Savvy. In J. Herrington & C. Montgomerie (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2010--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp. 326-329). Toronto, Canada: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved September 1, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/34657.

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