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Instructional Design and Facilitation for Multigenerational Online Learning in Higher Education--Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z
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Brittany Hyden; Catherine A. Cherrstrom – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2025
Nontraditional students represent a substantial number and significant percentage of students in higher education. While these adult learners have similarities, they also span 50+ years with generational differences. At the same time, online learning is on the rise, offering opportunities and challenges for nontraditional students and those who…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Intergenerational Programs
The Changing Role of Low-Income Minority Parents in Their Children's Schooling.
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Nardine, Frank E. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1990
Deficit models of low-income parents' involvement in schools are giving way to concepts of empowerment. An after-school computer education program in an inner-city youth club kindled parent interest and participation by focusing on children's educational success and valuing parents both as parents and as adult learners. (22 references) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, After School Programs, Computer Literacy, Educational Experience
From Margin to Mainstream to Collaboration: Regarding Public Issues
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Knox, Alan B. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2004
Collaboration across the domains of continuing education and organizations advance civil society to address public issues.
Descriptors: Educational Cooperation, Continuing Education, Citizenship Education, Political Issues