Leveraging Technology for Mentorship and Learning: Digital Tools and Virtual Platforms in Adult Education

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Abstract

This chapter explores how digital tools and virtual platforms transform mentorship and learning in adult education. Technology enables personalized, flexible learning through Learning Management Systems, video conferencing, and collaborative tools. Virtual mentorship fosters real-time and asynchronous connections, overcoming geographical and time constraints. The chapter also addresses challenges like digital literacy and access, proposing strategies to mitigate them. By adapting teaching practices and providing targeted support, technology enhances adult education, making it more inclusive, dynamic, and responsive to learners’ needs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFostering Lifelong Learning Through Mentoring in Adult Education
PublisherIGI Global
Pages321-362
Number of pages42
ISBN (Electronic)9798337335186
ISBN (Print)9798337335162
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2025

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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