Adult Informal Learning
There are two reports for this project - a policy recommendations report, and a report for educators - available below in pdf format. Also available is a scenarios poster - see below for details.
Policy recommendations report
March 2009
Cassie Hague, Futurelab
This report provides guidance for policy makers on maximising the beneficial impact of digital technologies on adult informal learning. It provides a concise summary of the main challenges facing policy makers, shows where there may be gaps in current policy and highlights areas of concern and need in relation to adult informal learning and technology.
Report for educators
April 2009
Cassie Hague, Futurelab; Ann Logan, Educational Research Consultant
This report aims to examine the current landscape of adult informal learning using digital technologies. It provides new data on adult use of technology for informal learning and outlines the existing landscape of tools, resources and services which can support this.
A review of the current landscape of adult informal learning using digital technologies (265kb pdf)
Poster
May 2009
This poster shows a set of scenarios developed to illustrate some of the ways in which technologies can support adults. It is aimed at newcomers to the subject, as well as policy makers, practitioners and those in industry who may be interested in further exploring the potential of digital technologies to support adult informal learning journeys. Hard copies of the poster can be ordered using our online form, or you can download key information from the poster as a pdf.
Order a hard copy of the poster
Download a copy of the poster (1.2mb pdf)