Learning Connections 2

Learning Connections

There are different network connections that would help the process of teaching and learning in adults. Learning is the act or process of developing skill or knowledge. Learning on the internet and computing provides the means for fundamentally changing the way in which instruction is delivered to students. Multimedia learning resources combined with CD-ROMs and workbooks attempt to explore the essential concepts of a course by using the full educational power of multimedia. Even certain Web sites on the internet have nice features such as interactive examples, animation, video, narrative and written text. These web sites are designed to provide students with a self based learning resource to balance traditional textbook.

According to an article, “For effective learning to occur, as recognised by Dowler (1997) and Wilkinson (1997), students must have the necessary space to actively engage in reading, discussing and problem solving, and resources and services must be made available with some thought to how learning really occurs”( Dowler, L., ed. 1997). This is the space that the library can take over. The library is able to give adult learners access to computers, books, articles, journals etc… to enhance learning and research. Today's school libraries works with both students and teachers to facilitate access to information in a wide variety of formats, instruct students and teachers how to acquire, evaluate and use information and the technology needed in this process, and introduces children and young adults to literature and other resources to broaden their horizons.

A connection that is more suitable for me is through Walden University. Walden University gives me access to all of my learning materials. The Walden University provides me with resources for all of my courses and access to the Walden’s library. Through Walden we learn through discussions and blogs and providing assignments. Through Walden we also have access to multimedia, audio, and video and even blogs.  “Our advanced degrees are intended to advance the quality of life not just for the Walden graduate, but for everyone he or she encounters. Our programs help students achieve personal enrichment and career advancement.  Walden graduates, in turn, enrich and advance the lives of countless others they serve” (Walden University).

References

Dowler, L., ed. 1997. Gateways to knowledge: the role of academic libraries in teaching,

learning, and research.Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.

Walden University. http://www.waldenu.edu/experience/learning/online-learning