Relevance and Promotion of Digital Learning among Adult Learners in Nigeria.

Abstract

Digital learning is the new and modern way of learning that comprises the use of different devices or application such as computer, radio, television, cellular phone and network hardware and software to bring renovation into learning. It also involves the use of different learning modes and satellite system which encourages video conferencing and distance learning. Digital learning has brought about new dimension of interaction and idea into learning environment globally without stress. Digital learning needs to be promoted and embraced in adult education in order to make the discipline and adult learning more relevant in the present situation and for adult learners to be able to compete in digitalization era. It is on this basis that the study focus on the concept of promoting digital learning and its relevance to adult education and adult learners. The paper concludes with recommendations to promote digital learning in adult education and to give room for dynamism in the profession. Also, in order to make adult learners to be more relevant in the societies and to be more productive with the new trend of ICT, digital learning must be promoted and embraced in adult education. Keywords: Relevance, Promotion, Digital learning, Adult education and Adult learners.