Positive and negative aspects of new technologies in lifelong education
John Psyhogyios, Christopoulos Vasileios, Kalliopi Gerostergiou · 2008
The aim of the present paper is the systematic study of the way(s) new technologies influence lifelong learning. Lifelong learning is associated with all sectors of human activities and exerts a positive influence on the individual, society, and economy. New technologies have enhanced learning procedures. Distance learning has been considerably developed all over the world and has been acknowledged as the most significant educational application of man-new technologies interaction. Furthermore, lifelong learning has been making extensive use of multimedia (audiovisual) and the internet. ?he object of the field study is a pilot model of e-learning for adults, implemented via the foundation of the Adult Distance Education and Training Centre (ADETC). The methodology adopted is based on the completion of questionnaires aiming at examining the degree of acceptance of a distance learning programme from all parties involved.