Implementation of Digital-Based Adult Learning Education (ALE) at Community Learning Centre (CLC)

Abstract

This study aims to answer the challenges of globalization of information and the position of advanced technology in adult learning education that accelerates the diffusion of science and technology in the work or social life and encourages adults to adapt to the times. This research uses mixed methods, with quantitative and qualitative approaches. The research was conducted at a community education institution, namely a CLC in Indonesia, with a total response of 120 adult learners from 43 CLCs. The results of the study are: 1) CLC has provided material according to the needs of the learning community with cooperative, participatory and collaborative learning; 2) CLC has facilitated its learning citizens to discuss and provide digital exercises and quizzes; 3) CLC has provided learning materials that are tailored to the needs of learning citizens; and 4) adult learners are considered satisfied with the learning and learning facilities in CLC. Digital-based adult learning education has been implemented in CLC in Indonesia. Despite COVID-19 disruptions, digitalization has brought positive changes to adult learning. It has diversified the learning process, requiring educators to be more creative. However, around 20% of the 43 CLCs continue conventional learning. Because institutions are not yet fully ready to equip IT equipment and most adult learners prefer face-to-face This research illustrates that teaching adults requires the right learning approach or strategy; boredom does not occur in learning. However, 20% of CLCs must still be ready to digitize adult learning education.