Self-Guided Learning
Most people prefer to tackle the majority of their continuing learning objectives independently or informally in professional groups, as Self-Guided Learning. Additionally, the availability and affordability of qualified teachers and accessible learning environments can’t nearly meet the global demand for higher and better educational opportunities.
Opportunity Statement
Venture opportunities exist in a vibrant global marketplace to offer self-guided and self-paced learning solutions in multiple languages and cultures across professional, academic and vocational fields. Specific Self-Guided Learning opportunities include content, curriculum, programs, tools, aggregators, automated tutors, evaluation, and accreditation-preparation.
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Posted in: Emerging Markets Poll
chrisaitken 12:00 pm on May 9, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
A simple idea with huge market potential. Lynda.com generated $70 million without one formal course – just resources for self-guided learning (http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/03/lynda-70m/).
HJDeW 5:12 am on May 10, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
The potential for self guided learning within a supported environment for younger learners will respond to the needs of home instructors. Creating the content, providing tutoring, supplying accreditation is a potential work environment for under-paid, under-employed educators.
Meggan Crawford 4:40 pm on May 10, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
When working with students who struggle with learning in many ways for various reasons the power of self guided learning becomes clear. For many students (and teacher) being able to work through material in a different environment, at their own speed and at the pace that suits them best is ideal. Creating such educational worlds is the key.
maybacon 3:53 pm on May 11, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Self-guided learning is a very engaging a exciting concept. While many aspiring students might feel the constraints of formal education, self-guided learning provides an interesting option for individuals who might not have time, resources or other necessary elements to engage in furthering their education.
mariefrancehetu 11:23 am on May 12, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply
An ultimate goal for me following this MET prgram, would be to work within an organization that provides higher learning opportunities around the world. I recognize that for many countries, paying for qualified teachers is near impossible and there are few accessible learning environments students can afford.
I would love to work on a venture that explores self-guided and self-paced learning opportunities for adults. The challenge would be to create a learning environment, including content and curriculum that is culturally sensitive. I would particularly like to work on content and curriculum.