They say that the love of learning continues even after one reaches his or her prime years. For the original baby boomers in Australia that were born from 1945 to 1960, the learning does not stop even at a senior age. This was made possible with the growth of the nbn® network footprint that allow e-learning and distance education that is not only limited to the young and ambitious, but also the .
According to the nbn® research, tech savvy boomers are making the most of their internet connectivity to further enrich and enhance their learning – right at the comfort of their homes.
Unmet educational ambition is the primary reason why 35% of the responding baby boomers say why they have taken up online learning. Of the 35%, half stated that they plan to pursue education online as the availability of fast and reliable internet is becoming a norm in the Australian household.
Below are key figures of baby boomers harnessing the internet in pursuing education and enriching lifelong skills:
- Learn and immerse themselves in a particular topic/s of interest
- Learn a new skill
- Gain a new qualification
Baby boomers not only attend e-learning lectures but are also making use of other resources to further their education.
- Finding online videos for educational purposes
- Youtube channels for education
The growth of internet technology and the products of hardware such as desktop, laptops, mobile and tablet devises. Over 69% of responding baby boomers stated that they own a laptop while 49% said that they own either a tablet or mobile phone.
The availability of internet and how it supports online education also makes baby boomers competitive in terms of skill and qualifications.
- 73% said that they can learn at their own pace right at the comfort of their own homes.
- It levels the playing field across geographies
With the nbn® network rapidly expanding in coverage, the nbn® aims to connect one of four homes in Australia by the middle of this year.
As internet technologies quickly change, baby boomers that are passionate about education and equipping themselves with the knowledge and qualification will be able to catch on quick of what the new generation has to offer. Residential internet such as NBN Broadband Plans by Activ8me allow for an immersive and uninterrupted quality for distance education at home.
Fast nbn® broadband Internet provides countless benefits for Australians. Activ8me can provide you with the right advice to connect you to the nbn®. To check availability, go to our homepage www.activ8me.net.au then type your address in the “Get Deals” section or speak to our 100% Australian staff on 13 22 88.
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