Pew Center study on life long learning concludes with some sobering stats related to some of the hottest topics in education:
Some key new digital platforms and methods of learning are not widely known by the public
The educational ecosystem is expanding dramatically. Still, there is
not widespread public awareness of some of the key resources that are
becoming available. Noteworthy majorities of Americans say they are “not
too” or “not at all” aware of these things:
- Distance learning – 61% of adults have little or no awareness of this concept.
- The Khan Academy, which
provides video lessons for students on key concepts in things such as
math, science, the humanities and languages – 79% of adults do not have
much awareness of it
- Massive open online courses (MOOCs) that are now being offered by universities and companies – 80% of adults do not have much awareness of these.
- Digital badges that can certify if someone has mastered an idea or a skill – 83% of adults do not have much awareness of these.
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