Articles by tag: adult education
The crux of adult education, once a marginal segment, has come into sharp focus as a crucial tool for economic and social empowerment. Per the Center for Law and Social Policy, nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. have not completed high school, representing approximately 12 percent of the population. But even as adult […]
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Creating an Adult Education Program for the 40 Million Adults without a High School Diploma
Life is full of challenges. Often, it can take a while to learn how to overcome and succeed in the challenges presented to us. For Dr. Howard Liebman, CEO of Smart Horizons Career Online Education (SHCOE) and Kari Greenfield, VP – Academic Partnerships, accomplishments coincide with a high GSD index – get stuff done. DisruptED […]
Education & EdTech
Will the EdTech Investment Wave Continue into 2021?
Celebrating the leaders and experts that are powering education into the future, host JW Marshall sets out to ask the “right questions” in EdTech to understand the changes in policy and technology that will power our universities, tradeschools, and companies – and drive growth in upskilling certifications. 2020 wasn’t a bad year for every industry. EdTech […]
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Adult Education Suffers Similar Pandemic Setbacks as K-12
The landscape of education in America has changed dramatically this year, for both K-12 students and adult learners as well. A recent report from ProLiteracy, conducted b E-BAES Taskforce and EdTech Center @ World Education, interviewed teachers, educators, and tutors in the adult education space, providing a diverse set of data illustrating the challenges […]
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New Research Released: How the Pandemic is Affecting Adult Education
ProLiteracy has released a new report, “COVID-19 Rapid Response Report from the Field,” with research conducted by the E-BAES Taskforce and EdTech Center @ World Education describing how the pandemic has impacted the adult education system. Findings are intended to inform adult educators and offer them useful suggestions for dealing with the current crisis. The research represented in the Rapid […]
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The Business Case for Microlearning: Quicksilver
Over the past decade, we’ve come to realize that traditional training approaches are not A.) as effective as needed, or B.) adaptable enough for today’s fast pace businesses. As a delivery vehicle, microlearning is a powerful tool that can deliver better business results in a way that adapts to the business environment, particularly operationally […]
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What Should Business Leaders Expect From L&D?: eLearning Alchemist
In this #SundayRant on the eLearning Alchemist podcast, host Clint Clarkson rants about what business leaders should really expect from L&D. Business leaders often don’t have a clear understanding of what they should expect from the learning and development team. They know what they want: changes to employee behaviors that drive business results; but, it […]
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University Campuses Spearhead Security Innovation: How Advancements in Mobile Technology are Transforming Access Control
With the integration of wallet technologies by major players like Samsung and Apple, the mobile credentialing sector within the security industry is witnessing remarkable growth. Advancements in mobile technology are transforming access control by enabling more sophisticated and user-friendly solutions. At a recent Experts Talk episode, Geoffrey Kohl, Senior Director of Marketing at the […]
The Future of Security: Discovering the Next Generation of Security Solutions at ISC West
The recently concluded International Security Conference & Exposition West 2024 (ISC West) proved to be an indispensable platform for discovering the next generation of security solutions, providing attendees with invaluable insights into the future of the industry. At a recent episode of MarketScale’s roundtable show Experts Talk, Cathal Walsh, Vice President and Chief Security […]
Cyber Resilience: To Protect Corporate Assets, Businesses Must Invest in Cybersecurity Training
As cyberattacks occur at increasing frequency, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of corporate security strategies across all sectors. With businesses increasingly reliant on digital infrastructures, the quality of a company’s cybersecurity training is no longer just an operational requirement — it is a strategic asset. The stakes are high, as a breach can lead […]
Forming Relationships with Industry Insiders Can Quell Sales Cycles and their Length of Time
New companies are facing more and more challenges in the security industry as sales cycles are experiencing lengthier times. One of those reasons is due to the complexity of the security industry itself, along with the unique and special business models every new company will come in with. But there is a solution to […]
