The internet has morphed from its earliest document sharing capabilities into a window into all the information in the world. People are sharing knowledge at a greater pace than ever before, and more people are joining the network every day. Anyone can become a student.
The question with all of this information, is what do you want to learn? Everything from financial analysis to macramé has someone teaching it. Looking at the initial offerings can be daunting, to say the least. Therefore, picking what you’re most curious about generally helps.
Then there are all kinds of platforms to pick from. Everyone has a favorite platform they recommend. In my case, I prefer platforms that allow me to download the content and control the playback speed. I do most of my listening while I drive, and data connection is never consistent. That means I still drive too much, but at least I’ve found time to learn.
I always hear people say there is no time for learning or reading in their lives. Thing is, that’s a lot of people. Several people have created programs for those who have no time. No time to go to class? Take them online. No time for books? Here, we’ll read them to you while you do whatever. Can’t watch videos? Great, here’s a podcast. If there’s a desire to learn, there’s a way to do it.
Digital learning has given people flexibility, and the technology has only improved over time. This kind of learning can also be made to cater to some of the learning styles frequently neglected in a traditional education setting. Tactile learning, for example, can come in the form of following along, hands-on series.
The last thing I’ll leave is an old saying, which people tell me I’m misquoting:
Curiosity killed the cat, but knowledge brought it back.
What was the last thing you learned?