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2016 Annual Conference

del 7 al 11 de November del 2016

Albuquerque, NM

Are TED Talk events the new Chautauqua (400 years of informal adult learning in America)?

miércoles, el 9 de noviembre de 2016 a las 13:45–14:30 MST
Enchantment A (27)
Session Abstract

Interactive discussion exploring informal adult learning from mechanics societies, the American Philosophical Association, lyceums and Chautauqua movement of the 18th- early 20th Centuries to the late 20th-21st Centuries learning opportunities such as TED Talks, South by Southwest Festival, and the Aspen Ideas Festival that create reusable digital learning objects.

Target Audience

The target audience includes anyone interested in exploring informal adult learning in the context of the types of knowledge-based associations and events in America across 400 years. This might include teachers from ABE/GED through graduate faculty, directors of adult learning programs, trainers, and consultants interested in exploring the similarities and differences of the audiences, types of content and methods of delivery of these programs.

Session Description

Interactive discussion exploring adult learning from mechanics societies, lyceums and Chautauqua movement of the 18th- early 20th Centuries to the late 20th and 21st Centuries learning opportunities such as TED Talks, South by Southwest Festival, One Day University events, and the Aspen Ideas Festival that incorporate reusable digital learning media.

Primary Presenter

Dr Henry S Merrill, Merrill LOR

Additional Presenters: Enters In Order

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