Integrating Technology in adult education

Pros and Cons of Audio/Video Podcast into our Adult Students.     A podcast is one of the powerful ways to deliver information to the audiences who love to listening more than reading. Nowadays, smartphones and other listening device allows users to listen to their favorite podcasts (King & Cox, 2011). The pros of podcasts various depend on the users’ needs. One of the great advantages is using a podcast as learning materials. For example, international students who are interested in learning the English language would follow podcast about learning English. In addition, teachers can use a podcast for frequently asked question. I believe having a podcast about the important questions it would save teachers and students time (King & Cox, 2011). Personally, I would love to use this idea in a higher education setting.  Another benefit is to use a podcast for tutorials. King mentioned that instructors could meet the stud...

Hello, everyone The interview was about using a blog with international students with a teacher in the English language program. We discussed the cultural differences among students, online discussion’s roles and collaboration between students.   I hope this video was a useful example of integrating technology into adult education. 

Eight-week lesson plan: (1) Title of the lesson/training; Using Wiki to Learn English language (2) Target audience; Undergraduate Saudi Students (3) Learning/Training objectives; There are there learning objectives: 1.      By the end of this course, the student will write ten English sentences without grammar issues. 2.      By the end of this course, the student will list 80 English vocabulary words. 3.      By the end of this course, the student will make a two minute recording of themselves in English. (4) Rationale for the use of wiki; The rational for using the wiki is to provide a space for students to learn from each other. In addition, it is a great tool that allows users to gain a meaningful experience by engaging in activities and discussions. According to West and West (2009) “the role of the instructor is not to provide learning. the role of the instructor is to provide the co...