A Journey Through the Digital World: Fostering Digital Problem Solving Among Adult Learners

Abstract

To meet the demands of the 21st century, adult learners must display a range of sophisticated strategies for dealing with the digital world. With the switch to online instruction over the last months this need is only greater. In this article, I describe specific activities I implement with adult learners in a math and science class to help them develop these essential abilities while also enhancing their learning toward the content outcomes. Keywords: adult basic education, digital literacy, digital problem solving, problem solving in technologyrich environments