“You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety.” (Abraham Maslow) Who is afraid of online learning during COVID-19? There is a continuous dispute between the advantages and disadvantages of online learning, with a rise in street protests against it. One of the arguments brought is social isolation, simply because […]
Adult Education – The New Challenges and Trends
A new global crisis was needed to force education, including adult education, to recognize its limitations. A quick adaptation to the new situation is not only necessary, but this time is mandatory. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, has increased the pace of change, with distance education putting an even higher demand on communication skills. The […]
I’m still learning…active learning
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. (Benjamin Franklin) We live in an extremely competitive environment where learning is more dynamic than ever, and lifelong learning has a special role in entrepreneurial success, employee motivation, and performance. This convinced me there is a need for an active […]
Self-study – the study of learning on your own
Continuing education has become a lifestyle with important rewards for those who take it seriously. We are at a point in time where it has never been easier and more interesting to attend a training course. Why do we continue to learn? One of Knowles’ principles (1984) says that “adults are most interested in learning […]