Education for a Digital World Advice, Guidelines and Effective Practice from Around Globe, 2008a

27 – Social Media for Adult Online Learners and Educators
Summary
“The heart of Web 2.0 is the user … The tools
power it, but the people do it”. – Susan Mernit
Social media such as I have discussed in this chapter
allow working adult learners to be connected, and encourage
them to use all four language skills of reading,
writing, listening and speaking.
The cluster of technologies in one support does not
overload the learner in their immediate need to learn
what they need to know to access their learning environment
at any time, and anywhere.
The online environment engages the learners in discussion,
collaboration, exploration, production, discovery,
and creation.
Adult learners have the choice to create and develop
their own personal learning environment.
Glossary
CMS. Content Management System
LMS. Learning Management System
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