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Eight Trends Guaranteed to Change Adult Education


If any phrase defines the world as we know it, it would be "change is the only constant." Automation and globalization continually change how we work and the speed at which we learn and keep us learning to keep pace with change in the workplace.

But what about high school graduates who want to learn a skill without the debt of a four-year degree? What does this mean for adult learners? What about the 30 million adult learners with college credit but no college degree? Here we look at future trends that will lead to changing adult education.

  1. It has automated skill assessments. Improved artificial intelligence will power skill assessments like editing applications that offer suggestions or edits as you write. In addition, companies like Degreed and Coursera want to break that stale four-year degree requirement for every skill with certifications that provide expert and peer reviews.

  2. Artificial Intelligence and virtual and augmented reality. AI already powers social media and e-commerce websites, so you can expect more online learning platforms to utilize AI for monitoring progress and developing dynamic course offerings and schedules. In addition, the class model will become more personalized and interactive, pushing for higher learning levels.

  3. Entrepreneurship. Freelancing and intrapreneurship have never been more popular, and entrepreneurship training is more in demand. Expect courses like marketing, finance, and how to start your own business to grow. For people interested in a tech startup, iterative product development and design thinking are just a few of the new course offerings. Stanford currently offers a Bootcamp, and we will likely see more curricula like it. If you're looking for something local, check your area colleges for online Bootcamp programs.

  4. On-Demand Learning. Formal higher education institutions are looking at meeting the demand for more adult education curriculums with flexibility. A typical scenario would be online self-paced courses with rolling registration. Students can begin when they like and take as long as two weeks or six months to finish a program. In addition, some programs offer students credit for on-the-job skills.

  5. Mastery transcripts. In some positions, it pays to show what you know. We see this transformation more in IT, engineering, and robotics. It summarizes a student's manuscript of classes to demonstrate skills, habits, and knowledge by providing evidence assessed against a universal standard depending on the industry.

  6. Academic Learning Camps or Bootcamps. These learning camps, like STEM, coding, and AI education, are popular ways to learn skills quickly. Expect these camps to embrace best practices and techniques tailored to new industries. Often referred to as "Nano degree" programs, students can quickly learn the tools to perform specific jobs or projects fast.

  7. Businesses need learning plans. From online marketplaces like Udemy and LinkedIn to alum associations, companies can offer continuing education courses or programs tailored to their organizations' most required skills.

  8. Businesses need a new mindset about learning skills on the job. It's not unusual to see students or employees struggle to fulfill a role or perform skills when employers force them into a specific learning experience. Rather than trying to pinpoint who will be successful and who will not participate in candidate interviews, companies should assess each employee and position and the conditions required for them to be successful on the job.

 
 
 

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