Information and Communications Technologies Through Technology-Enhanced Learning in Adult Education

Abstract

The enormous impact of information and communications technologies (ICTs) has played an important role in adult education over time. This timelessness has led to the development of new approaches and the redefinition of the teaching methodology applied in lifelong adult learning, with the aim of quality and effective teaching. ICTs as reflected in literature and research are the spearheads which demand a plethora of multiple-multimodal skills, abilities, and competencies from adult educators. Likewise, it seems to require a new, more modern approach for effective teaching and training in relation to work. The purpose of this chapter is to highlight the paramount importance of using ICTs as a technological and educational communication tool that provide enhancement in adult education through technology-enhanced learning, both for the adult educator and the adult learners. Through a rich bibliographic literature, an attempt is made to outline the relationship between ICTs and adult education with a focus on adult educators and adult learners.