As an elementary school student, I remember sitting in class, listening to the teacher talk about nouns, pronouns, and verbs. I was unable to grasp those concepts, and so I failed to learn them as a child. However, I continued using nouns, pronouns, verbs, and all other parts of speech without knowing anything about them. I had learned my native language, English, well enough to advance to adulthood. When I was a young adult, I decided I wanted to learn Spanish. So, I obtained a course with a Spanish grammar book and recordings that follow the book. I quickly realized that I would have to learn the gender of the…

Once upon a time, learners would gather in classrooms and listen to teachers talk about the lessons. As time passed and more learners joined in the lessons, some learners were pushed to the back of the classroom, compelling the teachers to speak louder to deliver their lessons with the distant learners. Eventually, so many learners joined the lessons that teachers needed to learn how to apply new technologies to reach the faraway learners. As these new technologies become available to the academic community, instructional designers will need to continuously update their skills to remain effective in the ever-changing, high-tech world of distance learning. Thus, the future of instructional design will…

The great event commemorating the technological advancements in the battle against climate change is scheduled to take place in Pleasantine, a pristine mountain town located only 50 miles from the hustling and bustling smart-metropolis of Bowersburg with clean energy made by the best minds in academia. This site was chosen for the great event because it is the proposed site of a massive, multilayered, renewable power plant that will save the world while providing an endless supply of power to meet the needs of the people. The speakers of this great event include some of the most ingenious scientists and engineers in the battle against climate change. The keystone speaker…

Much has changed since Thomas Paine claimed, “Society in every state is a blessing” (Paine, 1776, p.1). This claim must be reviewed in light of the continuing growth of technology and its consequences to society. As technology advances,  cultures will come together  with different morals, values, customs and languages.  While many theories arise from this blending of cultures, some of the more prominent theories include the functionalist theory, conflict theory, and symbolic Interactionism. An analysis of how these theories influence modern society as they relate to adult learning will expose valuable insight into how a multicultural society can come together and continue to be a blessing. Functionalists Theory Functionalists examine…

How to deconstruct a sentence/A Syntactical Analysis While effective communication is the glue that binds civilization, bad grammar and syntax damage a professional’s credibility (Collier, 2015). Effective written communication includes clear and concise sentences free from dangling modifiers, run-on sentences, comma splices, and other annoying grammar errors. This course presents a procedure for deconstructing a sentence, identifying the elements of the sentence, and determining the most effective means of reconstructing the sentence to eliminate grammar errors and maximize its effectiveness. Learning Outcome and Benefits Although the basics of effective written communication is taught in high school, many adults leave high school and enter college or the workforce with inadequate written…

As an elementary school student, I remember sitting in class, listening to the teacher talk about nouns, pronouns, and verbs. I was unable to grasp those concepts, and so I failed to learn them as a child. However, I continued using nouns, pronouns, verbs, and all other parts of speech without knowing anything about them. I had learned my native language, English, well enough to advance to adulthood. When I was a young adult, I decided I wanted to learn Spanish. So, I obtained a course with a Spanish grammar book and recordings that follow the book. I quickly realized that I would have to learn the gender of the…

Adult Learner in a Global World Learning has evolved with the explosion of the internet. Now, anyone with a good internet connection can learn almost anything from anywhere in the world. This global classroom is where I learned most of my knowledge of technology. I watch videos, follow the instructions of the video-instructor, and experiment with the technology by creating my own projects. The traits that I apply to become a video-learner include my ability to understand and follow instructions, my courage to deviate from those instructions and conduct experiments, and the wisdom to stand on the shoulders of giants and create my own projects. How I learned to Use…