Information, inspiration and resources for adult self learners.

Sometimes there’s a question that’s not easily answered by the usual reference sources. When that happens, it’s often best to find someone who has the information to answer your question. But how do you do that?
A new site, Fluther.com (rhymes with “mother”), can help. The focus of the site is to provide you a place [...]

Graham Attwell, an educational technologist, researcher and blogger based in Pontypridd in Wales and Bremen in Germany, has posted a short slideshow that I found interesting.
Mr. Attwell’s presentation examines the ways in which people are now using technology for playing, for communication and yes, for learning. He contends also that the education systems are failing [...]

What’s the best way to learn something? The answer is that it’s the way that works best for you. And that is the foundation upon which intelligent and successful self education is built. Learning must be tailored to your learning style and other personal preferences.
Below are some ways you can gather and analyze information, develop [...]

People who develop curriculum (teaching or training materials) often follow the principles of instructional design. I should really say they might follow one of many sets of principles because there are various models that guide how instructional designers pursue their craft.
One of the most prevalent models is referred to as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, [...]

In today’s San Francisco Chronicle (my local newspaper) it was reported that due to the current state’s budget crisis the entire California State University (CSU) system of 23 campuses would not accept any new students for its upcoming spring semester. Typically, about 35,000 students enroll in the CSU system each spring. Imagine 35,000 students not [...]