Knowledge Handler

Information Sources & Information Sifting Techniques

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I am a retired librarian, most recently serving at Indiana Wesleyan University's Cleveland Education Center.

Tuesday, January 01, 2019

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.

-DD

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Techology Use in Schools

A recent Pew research study "How Teachers Are Using Technology at Home and in Their Classrooms" reports that Internet resources are having a tremendous influence on teaching and learning, especially among higher-income popultations.

-DD

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