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Lifelong Learning

Learning doesn't stop with the end of our formal education. Learning is constant. We continually engage in learning through our daily experiences. Lifelong learning is different from lifelong education. It is a personal process - not an institutional fact. Lifelong learning is sometimes called continuous learning or personal learning. Here are four general characteristics of learning that is self-initiated, personal learning. Click or tap the image to access the document.
Document with multiple colors and images related to learning describing characteristics of lifelong learning
How does technology support lifelong learning? Using electronic devices to access digital resources, learners can choose when they engage in personal learning and what content they access. Technology provides individuals with access to online courses with large enrollments called MOOCS. In a MOOC, participants interact with a large group with whom they share a common interest. MOOCS can be informal with few participation requirements or highly structured with specific performance requirements. Technology enables individuals to engage in learning related to their personal interests from hobbies, travel, and languages to content presented by prestigious institutions.

The characteristics of lifelong learning image was created using Visme. It's a web-based tool non-designers can use to create attractive images that can be embedded in content or downloaded for use. Visme offers a large variety of templates. A no-cost plan is available for those who want to try the tool.

Using Visme is a great example of engaging in lifelong learning. The simple interface and well-organized catalog of assets made image creation a fairly easy task for me - an individual with no background in design. This is a tool I can use to add visual interest to classes I facilitate. Having achieved initial success, I'm motivated to explore additional features of the tool and potential opportunities for its use.

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