Exceed Magazine April 2014 | Page 19

(BPT) - Many working adults begin using technology from the moment their alarm clocks go off. From checking emails on a tablet over morning coffee, to sending out social media posts from a smartphone before they get into the office, technology allows people to be efficient and stay connected anytime, anyplace. This same technology is now playing an important role for individuals seeking alternative learning environments to continue their educations or grow their careers. According to a national survey from University of Phoenix, 87 percent of working adults say there are benefits to online learning. Another survey reveals that 54 percent indicate they'll go back to school in the future and 48 percent are interested in taking an online class. So it is no surprise that universities are adjusting their online classroom offerings to cater to the technology working adults are currently using. Today's technology makes education more personalized, more social and more accessible than ever before. This creates a more balanced and better learning experience for busy working learners. "At University of Phoenix, technology is in tegrated i nt o curri culum with resources such as a mobile app, interactive tutoring and PhoenixConnect, a social network that encourages idea-sharing among students, faculty and alumni," says University of Phoenix School of Business Dean Dr