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How To Have A Beneficial Adult Online Learning Experience

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Created on February 19, 2025

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How To Have A Beneficial Adult Online Learning Experience

The Role of Andragogy

Learner needs

Self-Directed Learning

Real Life Experiences

Byerly, J. (2022b, September 14). How to build the best adult learner experience for online training. MeetingOne US. https://www.meetingone.com/blog/the-best-adult-learner-experience-for-online-training/

Self-Directed Learning

Adults need to earn money for their home and family. They need self-direction. Task-oriented assignments and active training is key to succeeding in adult learning. It boosts confidence, and creates a great learning experience.

Background & Andragogy

  • Adult learners are self-motivated
  • Have a specific goal in mind, such as enhancing skills
  • Problem/solution content
  • Adults needs to learn through experience, good or bad.

Andragogy is the practice of teaching adults. Adult learners are typically independent, and the content learned is based on previous knowledge.

Life and Job Experience

Adult learners should pull from previous life and job experiences. Building off previous knowledge will be helpful. This will help create connections with instructors and classmates.

Learner Needs

A learner's needs are important in online learning. They need to know how the content will benefit them in their job and real life. It is the learner and instructor's job to have an open line of communication with each other.