Supporting the Adult E-Learner: Principles and Principals

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Williams, V. (2003). Supporting the Adult E-Learner: Principles and Principals. In A. Rossett (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2003 (pp. 1256-1259). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (ELEARN) 2003
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
2003
ISBN 1-880094-50-9
  Allison Rossett
AACE

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Author

Vicki Williams, Penn State, United States

Abstract

Adult e-learners have certain characteristics that are not always addressed in the design of on-line instruction and training.This paper examines many of the characterisitcs of adult e-learners and the factors that influence their learning. It discusses how these factors can be addressed when designing and developing an adult e-learning environmentand overcoming the barriers to participation.

Keywords

• Adults
• Instructional Design

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