Lifelong learning enhances the learner's life through nourishing the mind in both formal and informal settings. The lifelong learner may learn by attending a lecture or by trying a new recipe in the kitchen. Lifelong learners are inquisitive by nature and could be tempted to challenge their capabilities both physically and mentally. We are all experiencing an explosion of information, knowledge & technology. Lifelong learning is vital if the learner is to manage this shift in our society.
Perusing the blogs mentioned in the learning 2.0 program was interesting. I could easily become engrossed in the letters from the soldier. Should have started from the blog beginning rather than the latest post.
In days gone by, the local town newspaper was a vital tool for communicating the town's happenings. Including events at the local library. Many smaller towns no longer have a newspaper. Blogs could be an effective tool for promoting events and happenings, latest additions to the collections and reviews.
