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Manifesto for Alesia Wakefield-Medley:

Hello and welcome to online learning and Adult Learner blog. My name is Alesia Wakefield-Medley and my passion is Adult Learning. I have worked with Adult Learners for over 10 years in the areas of Human Resources and TRiO Programs. Currently, I am an Educational Program Specialist for the Educational Opportunity Center which is a TRiO Program.  Our program works with and assists Adult Learners age 18 and above enroll in postsecondary education and complete their GED if needed.  
Every day I meet Adult Learners who are faced with the possibility of entering the technologically laced world of education.  Many of my Adult Learner clients are not prepared or equipped to utilize the technology that we use daily.  They need some type form of remediation to prepare them to be successful.  
My purpose in creating this blog is to discuss why I believe Adult Learners need technological assistance and support to be able to participate and fully function in online learning.  Adult Learners face various challenges in online learning.  Some of those challenges are computer literacy, time management, technical difficulties, and adaptability.   
From my experience, Adult Learners (non-traditional learners age 40 and above) are placed in online learning environments and do not flourish because they are ill prepared and equipped.  Online learning has created a movement away from the confinement of the traditional classroom providing more options for learners.  However, in the process online learning does not provide a learning curve for Adult Learners.  I would like to see more Adult Learners provided with online learning skills or remediation to prepare them to participate in online learning.  
Sincerely,
Alesia Wakefield-Medley


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