A Study of Using E-resources in Promoting Lifelong Learning
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Computers, tablets, smartphones, and e-readers etc with or without internet (e-resources) are being used in the day-to-day life of everyone which provides information and knowledge quickly and efciently. Today's society is known as a knowledge society.In this scenario,one must continue learning throughout life, as traditional methods of education may not be feasible indenitely. Therefore, it is benecial to seek alternative sources for ongoing and continuous learning, helping to create a learning society. Objectives: Thekey intention of this research paper is to identify the importance of using e-resources for fostering ongoing learning and building up a knowledge-based society. Method: A descriptive, survey-based method is adopted for a sample of 120 adults from urban areas by applyingthe techniqueof stratied random sampling with the help of self-made inventory. Conclusion: The digitally skilled and formally educated adults are using e-resources more than that of less digitally skilled and less formally educated adults while less formally educated adults were found more dependent on (in need of) using e-resources than the formally educated adults in fostering lifelong learning.
Authors: Geeta Yadav, Suneel Kumar
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405978709