12 Questions
What was the approximate number of adult learners enrolled in programs in the United States during 2020-2021?
709,004
What is a major obstacle preventing many adults from participating in adult education classes?
Lack of transportation and competing responsibilities
What was a critical factor in enabling some programs to keep students engaged in learning during the pandemic?
Prior experience with distance education
What aspect of adult education was highlighted as a permanent feature by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Digital learning
What percentage of adults in the United States have foundational literacy needs or lack a high school diploma?
36 million out of the total adult population
What initiative helped ensure that some students had access to necessary technology during the pandemic?
Device lending programs
What is a key factor in supporting learning, as suggested by various research studies?
Building technology skills and foundational academic skills simultaneously
According to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA), what is a named and prioritized initiative?
Distance education
What is the primary issue that has prevented many organizations from embracing distance education?
Concerns over the digital divide and equity issues
What percentage of adults in households earning $30,000 a year have home broadband, according to the Pew Research Center?
57%
What percentage of adults with less than a high school degree use smartphones as their primary source of internet, according to the Pew Research Center?
32%
What is the term used to describe the gap between those who can use available technologies to access information and solve problems and those who cannot?
Digital divide
Discover the importance of distance education programs for adult learners, and how they can overcome traditional barriers to access education. Learn about the current state of adult education in the United States and the need for innovative solutions.
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