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Information Technology and the Learning Society: Supporting Lifelong Learning and Flexicurity Policies

Information Technology and the Learning Society: Supporting Lifelong Learning and Flexicurity Policies
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Author(s): Teresa Torres-Coronas (Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain), Mario Arias-Oliva (Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain)and M. Arántzazu Vidal-Blasco (Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 16
Source title: Integrating Adult Learning and Technologies for Effective Education: Strategic Approaches
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Viktor Wang (California State University at Long Beach, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-694-0.ch007

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Abstract

This chapter provides a conceptual discussion about the interaction between information and communication technologies (ICT) and the learning society. It focuses on the importance of knowledge and social capital building as key stones of the connected learning society, which is built upon online networks. This chapter also highlights the role of lifelong learning in the connected learning society as an instrument which can support flexicurity policies in the labor market. This work follows the common argumentation logic that the introduction of ICT usually leads to a change in lifelong learning opportunities, which are playing an especial role in achieving economic, employment and social goals. In the connected learning society, how technology is being used will ensure the continual adaptability and employability of workers.

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