A brief overview of online training programs used by government agencies including the USDA and Bureau of ATF.
Bill will benefit veterans and active members of armed forces. Will take effect on Aug 1, 2009.
The British future vision think tank "Foresight" is encouraging the government to address the untapped "mental capital" of older citizens. They suggest that reframing the value of older citizens' contributions may even stave off the onset of dementia in some individuals. Information technology self-training is put forward as one key to beginning this process.
An important reminder that along with all the great emerging technologies, there is still a great need for basic computer skills training.
Interesting article on an existing technology (telephones) being re-purposed for adult education.
Description of technology that can replace/enhance remedial math courses.
This article describes the current/impending shift in the workplace due to students growing up with more technology at their fingertips.
Though they live in a remote grove, the women of St. Mary are actually
part of a vast and growing community of video-game-playing baby
boomers and their parents, especially women. Anxious about the mental
cost of aging, older people are turning to games that rely on quick
thinking to stimulate brain activity.
Several articles on adult development and learning
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A brief overview of online training programs used by government agencies including the USDA and Bureau of ATF.
Discussed the impact that the new G.I. bill could have on universities.
An important reminder that along with all the great emerging technologies, there is still a great need for basic computer skills training.
Interesting article on an existing technology (telephones) being re-purposed for adult education.
Description of technology that can replace/enhance remedial math courses.
Though they live in a remote grove, the women of St. Mary are actually part of a vast and growing community of video-game-playing baby boomers and their parents, especially women. Anxious about the mental cost of aging, older people are turning to games that rely on quick thinking to stimulate brain activity.
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