edu500 week 2discussion

Week 2 Discussion

"Learning Settings and Organizational Opportunities" Please respond to the following:

· From the e-Activity, debate or critique the assertion made that technology-based informal learning is more style than substance. Indicate which of the experts participating in the video made the case that best supports your argument. Justify your response.

· Analyze key reasons why certain adults do not avail themselves of adult education opportunities. Propose two (2) strategies that your current or prospective post-secondary learning environment could leverage in order to encourage the participation in organizational learning overall. Provide a rationale for your response

Reference

Merriam, S. B., Caffarella, R. S., & Baumgartner, L. M. (2007). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Wiley.

E=activity

Watch the video titled “Oxford Union Debate on Informal Learning.” (10 min 33 s). Be prepared to discuss. Video source: Jay Cross. (2011, July 10). Oxford Union Debate on Informal Learning [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsVaIy9xQgY.