In the 2022 article “Educational Technology Applied to Adult Education” by Gonzáles, Castillo, Pauca, and Chávez, the authors outline the importance of adult learning and the challenges faced when automation is integrated with teaching. Adult learning has been on the rise, with enrollment increasing by about 45 percent in the United States of America (Gonzáles et al., 2022). Mechanization is currently combined with knowledge acquisition as everything gets digitalized. The authors state that both students and educators use technology, hence the presence of online classes that most adult learners prefer. In teaching and learning among adults, using robotics poses significant setbacks that affect intelligence acquisition but also have their benefits.
Gonzáles et al. (2022) indicate that the twenty-first century has led to vast educational development. In the wake of the Coronavirus, many restrictions were imposed, limiting social gatherings. E-learning platforms were established, which facilitated learning in higher and lower learning institutions. Some grown-ups find it hard to use some technology as they are unfamiliar with its use in education. Teachers include technology in their teaching, and universities are embracing the same as they offer online courses. Most older students who want additional skills opt for online education as they learn, engage with their families, and work efficiently.
The article is helpful as it provides meaningful information that can be used to understand the relationship between mechanization and teaching. It is good as it can be used by researchers who want to understand technology’s impact on adult learning. From the study, older individuals can know the relevance robotics has in schooling. The authors provide all possible technology usage by educators, students, and educational facilities, thereby giving a ray of options on how older learners can benefit.
References
Boateng, J. K., Attiogbe, E. J., & Kunbour, V. M. (2022). Influence of adult learners’ self-direction on group learning. Cogent Social Sciences, 8(1), 1–14. Web.
Gonzáles, J. L., Castillo, B. S., Pauca, M. J., & Chávez, M. del. (2022). Educational technology applied to adult education. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S1), 142–147. Web.