As reported by Eastmond (1998), studies of adult learning through online instruction found that learners engaged in knowledge construction, they learned collaboratively, engaged in reflection, and interactivity.
As reported by Eastmond (1998), studies of adult learning through online instruction found that learners engaged in knowledge construction, collaborative learning, reflection, and interactivity Notice how the list consists entirely of nouns. Adding a verb would upset this balance.
Pobega (1996) describes how he was able to use the Internet to involve students more directly in producing a student newspaper that he had edited for 5 years with the goal of developing their literacy skills. (Rewrite the sentence below)
Work on the newspaper resulted in students developing writing skills. They engaged with technology and worked collaboratively as an editorial team.
Work on the newspaper resulted in students developing writing skills, engaging with technology, and working collaboratively as an editorial team.
Notice how the balance is achieved in the list with the ‘–ing’ form of each verb. This verb form is required because each verb follows the preposition – ‘in’.
Technology can enhance adult learning because it has the potential to increase flexibility. Technology can also provide access to expertise. It facilitates discussion among learners who cannot meet face to face. Feelings of isolation often experienced by non-traditional learners are reduced. Technology increases learner autonomy and finally it supports and promotes constructivist and collaborative learning (Burge 1994; Cahoon 1998; Eastmond 1998; Field 1997).
Technology can enhance adult learning because it has the potential to increase flexibility, provide access to expertise, facilitate discussion among learners who cannot meet face to face, reduce feelings of isolation often experienced by nontraditional learners, increase learner autonomy, and support and promote constructivist and collaborative learning (Burge 1994; Cahoon 1998; Eastmond 1998; Field 1997).