Adult University Enrollment

Chris Burt reports on the declining numbers of adult students enrolled in non-profit Universities. These students have placed their education on hold because of the demands of family and/or work.

The data came from Strada. You can search the data yourself, here.

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Teaching Older Adults Technology and Cyber Security

Bill Van Parys explains the importance of training older adults in cyber security and technology.

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The Digital Readiness Gap

John Horrigan reports on the digital readiness gap among adult learners. This Pew Research publication identifies levels of technical ability in the adult U.S. population.
Adults who struggle with technology will face a struggle with continuing their education, as online options provide flexibility and opportunities to take classes at inexpensive schools that are beyond commuting distance.

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Continuing Education Can Benefit a Company

Bart Perkins notes the need for continuing education , especially for those working in high-tech fields. He suggests three ways that an organization can become more competitive through learning opportunities:

1. Recruit individuals who enjoy learning;
2. Identify interdisiplinary skill requirements, and,
3. Identify training sources.

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LinkedIn Buys Lydia.com

Phil Hill raises concerns about LinkedIn's purchase of Lydia.com . LinkedIn intends to offer training to job seekers, but Hill questions whether the information can easily be conveyed in an automated online environment.

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Statistics Needed for Adult Education

David Radwin presses for more data gathering on adult education . Mandated statistics do not break out non-traditional students (working adults), and this population takes far longer to reach graduation than the traditional full-time students.

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