Tools for Adult Learners
Session Type
Concurrent - Includes content presentation and Q & A with audience
Session Description
Adult learners have unique needs, and the e-learning or online environment presents additional challenges. Adult students seek return on their investment of time and money for education. How do we meet these realities? This workshop presents the unique learning needs of the adult student through the lens of adult learning theory. It addresses using adults’ experiences in a highly applied and meaningful way with e-learning tools to fulfill adult learners' goals and desired outcomes.
Session Focus
Non-Credit Programming
Online Programming
Post-traditional Students
Corporate Training
Session Audience
Faculty
Professional Staff
Deans & Senior Administrators
Primary Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cf00a3e94acf92e55a9a9c21ecf51ad1.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Bonnie J. Covelli, University of St. Francis")
Bonnie J. Covelli, University of St. Francis
Contact information
bcovelli@stfrancis.edu
815-740-5071
Brief Bio
Bonnie J. Covelli serves as director of the school of professional studies at the University of St. Francis (USF) in Joliet, Ill., and as program coordinator for the M.S. training and development program. She is the immediate past president for the Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education (ICCHE)