Learning on the go: How digital learning can help you understand any topic instantly - the Idaho State Journal

When you think about technology and learning, images of eager students likely come to mind. But in the digital age, technology is far reaching and not exclusive to America’s youth. One of the most active groups of digital learners is actually adults – a movement that is being driven by the desire for self-improvement and to gain knowledge about a variety of topics of personal interest. Adults are embracing digital learning at steady rates, which is not surprising when you look at mobile connectivity statistics. As of January 2014, 58 percent of American adults have a smartphone, 32 percent own an e-reader and 42 percent own a tablet computer, according to the Pew Research Internet Project. These digital devices mean that adults have a wealth of knowledge at their fingertips 24 hours a day. http://www.idahostatejournal.com/vac/tech_talk_and_innovation/learning-on-the-go-how-digital-learning-can-help-you/article_5c8018ef-3f55-5d84-9cf2-f7121b0d0306.html