Lifelong learning

Ubiquitous computing is associated with a large number of computers, which have computation and communication capabilities such as laptops and smart mobile phones. These devices are equipped with sensors and actuators, thus allowing them to interact with the living environment. In addition to that, the availability of communication functions enables data exchange within the environment and devices.

With the advent of this technology, learning styles had progressed from electronic learning (E-learning) to mobile learning (M-learning), and from mobile learning (M-learning) to ubiquitous learning (U-learning). The most significant role of technology in U-learning is to construct a ubiquitous learning environment, which enables anyone to learn at any place at any time.

Figure 1: A U-learning environment

U-learning concepts include many technologies such as:

• Ubiquitous computing
• Cloud computing
• Web 2.0
• The internet of things
• Learning management systems
• ePortfolios
• and Collaborative workspaces.

also, the concepts include many educational methodologies such as:

• The flipped classroom
• Blended learning
• Over-the-shoulder learning
• Mobile learning
• Social media learning
• Networked learning
• Informal learning
• and community-based learning.

But, at least for me, Lifelong learning is one of the most interesting concepts.
Lifelong learning is a form of self-initiated education that is focused on personal development. While there is no standardized definition of lifelong learning, it has generally been taken to refer to the learning that occurs outside of a formal educational institute, such as a school, university, or corporate training.
Lifelong learning does not necessarily have to restrict itself to informal learning, however. It is best described as being voluntary with the purpose of achieving personal fulfillment. The means to achieve this could result in informal or formal education.
Lifelong learning recognizes that not all of our learning comes from a classroom. For example,

• In childhood, we learn to talk or ride a bike.
• As an adult, we learn how to use a smartphone or learn how to cook a new dish.

These are examples of the everyday lifelong learning we engage in on a daily basis, either through socialization, trial and error, or self-initiated study.
Usually, people tend to lifelong learning in order to develop a new skill, or acquire new knowledge.
people who believe in lifelong learning gain many long-term benefits, including:

1. Renewed self-motivation
2. Recognition of personal interests and goals
3. Improvement in other personal and professional skills
4. Improved self-confidence

If you want to adopt lifelong learning in your life, you have to:

1. Recognize your own personal interests and goals
2. Make a list of what you would like to learn or be able to do
3. Identify how you would like to get involved and the resources available
4. Structure the learning goal into your life
5. Make a commitment

*References:

Yahya, S., Ahmad, E., & Abd Jalil, K. (2010). The definition and characteristics of ubiquitous learning: A discussion. International Journal of Education and Development using ICT, 6(1).

Jones, V., & Jo, J. H. (2004, December). Ubiquitous learning environment: An adaptive teaching system using ubiquitous technology. In Beyond the comfort zone: Proceedings of the 21st ASCILITE Conference (Vol. 468, p. 474).

https://www.valamis.com/hub/lifelong-learning#:~:text=Lifelong%20learning%20is%20a%20form,school%2C%20university%20or%20corporate%20training.