New Book Release on Amazon - Reinventing Lifelong Learning
Edward Abeyta PHD - author
Lifelong Customers: The Response to Student Consumerism
There is no singular model for institutional operations to meet all of the changing student demands, but what is clear is that any new model must be student-centered and built to respond to an institution’s unique student population. Oct 16, 2013
The Changing Role of Students in the Customer-Oriented Higher Education Marketplace
Higher education institutions must upgrade their approaches to business management to keep up with the demands of today’s students, who behave more and more like customers. Aug 26, 2013
Innovation Instruction Critical for Higher Education Institutions
Higher education institutions must upgrade their approaches to business management to keep up with the demands of today’s students, who behave more and more like customers. Aug 26, 2013
Work-Based Learning and Continuing Education: Connecting the K-12 Classroom to Real Life
Continuing education units can play a major role in preparing the future workforce as well as in supporting today’s workforce by creating links to educators both in K-12 and in undergraduate institutions. May 20, 2013
Lifelong Learning Starts Before Adulthood
Lifelong learning can begin for students long before they ever step into a university classroom, and continuing education professionals must understand that they serve not only an adult student population but also a high school and elementary-age student population. Dec 3, 2012
Lessons from Abraham Lincoln, Dean of Lifelong Learning
Abraham Lincoln’s persistence and hard work mentality have made him an inspiration for today’s lifelong learners. Jun 27, 2012
Abraham Lincoln – Founding Dean of Lifelong Learning
President Lincoln was a persistent lifelong learner whose lessons could inspire and motivate adults and entrepreneurs engaging in ongoing education today. Photo by the USDA. Jun 20, 2012
Going Green In Lifelong Learning: How Green Are You?
A green mindset would go a long way to aligning our society, creating a more productive society and creating a more effective workforce. Photo by Wonderlane. Apr 24, 2012
In Search Of The Next Da Vinci
Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man shows the blend of art and science that exemplified the Renaissance era. Perhaps it’s time for a new Renaissance? Image by Luc Viatour. Mar 20, 2012
STEM Education In America Is Half-Brained And A Four-Letter Word
To spark innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking in learners, arts must garner the same attention from educators and legislators as STEM subjects. Photo illustration by Bernard Goldbach. Mar 6, 2012
Reaching The American Dream
Equal opportunity for success was a critical part of Dr. King's value system. Feb 8, 2012
Life Long Learning - The Answer To The Jobs Question, Stupid
Jobs are the central topic in the media and on our world-wide leaders' “global mind.” There are many ways to address the global economic crises but having the faith in our political leaders to implement a solution is highly unlikely given their own jobs are at risk and many times they think with the wrong brain - the brain tied to their funding streams. One solution to creating jobs and a sustainable workforce is based in the continuing education system embedded within almost any higher education institution in the country. Jan 30, 2012