Benefits of Digital Tools and the Adult Learner
Organize and structure your thoughts to write an essay
1. Think about your topic
1.1. My goal for this paper
1.1.1. Create informative conclusions to my research
1.1.2. Improve my writing and research skills
1.1.3. Be clear and concise
2. Research
2.1. General Ideas
2.1.1. Benefits of technology
2.1.2. Challenges adults face
2.2. Discuss the digital realm
2.2.1. Brainstorming ideas
2.3. Supporting sources
2.3.1. References
2.3.1.1. Books
2.3.1.2. eBooks
2.3.1.2.1. Selwyn, N., Gorard, S.,& Furlong, J. (2006) Adult learning in the Digital Age: Information Technology and the Learning Society. London : Routledge. http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=152199&scope=site
2.3.1.2.2. Keengwe, J., & Kidd, T. T. (2010). Adult Learning in the Digital Age : Perspectives on Online Technologies and Outcomes. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
2.3.1.3. Websites
2.3.1.3.1. Johnson, M. Adult Learners and Technology: How to Deliver Effective Instruction and Overcome Barriers to Learning. Retrieved from http://www.umsl.edu/~wilmarthp/modla-links-2011/Adult-Learners-And-Technology.pdf
2.3.1.4. Articles
2.3.1.4.1. Bhatt, Ibrar, (Dec 2012). Digital literacy practices and their layered multiplicity. Educational Media International., Vol. 49 Issue 4, p289-301. 13p. 1 Chart. DOI: 10.1080/09523987.2012.741199.
3. Structure
3.1. Facts about digital tools and adult learners
3.1.1. More institutions for adults to further their education
3.1.2. More and better availability to access the internet for continuing education
3.1.3. Adult learners are motivated to further their educations for personal and financial reasons.
3.2. Create chapters from categories
3.2.1. Abstract
3.2.2. Introduction
3.2.3. Transition to body
3.2.4. Provide at minimum 3 paragraphs
3.2.5. Conclusion