Today, a myriad of learning arenas exist – all offering unlimited access to any topic we want to learn.  Just search online for information about your topic of choice, then read, watch, listen. This is a form of non-traditional learning. To get the most out of it, set aside 30 minutes to an hour or more each day for studying. At least you can sit with a cup of tea/coffee in this atmosphere, right? During study time, take notes, then ask questions and search credible sources for answers, such as books written by experts, educational websites, government sources that provide facts [statistical, historical, scientific information], and scholarly articles on the topic [make friends with scholar.google.com]. Share what you’ve learned with someone, and if you can answer their questions about the topic, that’s proof that you’ve gained a strong understanding of it. Sharing also increases your chance of retaining the information. No. This non-traditional learning method won’t get you a degree, but like traditional learning, it can sharpen your thinking, expand your vocabulary, and take your conversation skills to the next level.

Today, a myriad of learning arenas exist – all offering unlimited access to any topic we want to learn.  Just search online for information about your topic of choice, then read, watch, listen. This is a form of non-traditional learning. To get the most out of it, set aside 30 minutes to an hour or more each day for studying. At least you can sit with a cup of tea/coffee in this atmosphere, right? During study time, take notes, then ask questions and search credible sources for answers, such as books written by experts, educational websites, government sources that provide facts [statistical, historical, scientific information], and scholarly articles on the topic [make friends with scholar.google.com]. Share what you’ve learned with someone, and if you can answer their questions about the topic, that’s proof that you’ve gained a strong understanding of it. Sharing also increases your chance of retaining the information. No. This non-traditional learning method won’t get you a degree, but like traditional learning, it can sharpen your thinking, expand your vocabulary, and take your conversation skills to the next level.