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                         Supporting Lifelong Learning

Workshop Organizers: Oluwabunmi (Adewoyin) Olakanmi , Oluwabukola Mayowa
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        Ishola , Gord McCalla , Ifeoma Adaji and Francisco J. Gutierrez
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    Department of Computing Science, University of Alberta, 1,2,3Department of Computer Science,
        University of Saskatchewan, 4Department of Computer Science, University of Chile
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     olakanmi@ualberta.ca; 1,2,3{bukola.ishola, gordon.mccalla,
         ifeoma.adaji}@usask.ca; 4frgutier@dcc.uchile.cl


Workshop Description

Traditionally, lifelong learning has been accomplished through job training, short
courses, and self-directed learning [1]. However, these approaches do not scale be-
yond the immediate learning needs of the learners. With the proliferation of social
media, several knowledge resources and computer-mediated technologies exist that
support lifelong learners in their day-to-day activities. Therefore, millions of these
lifelong learners turn to online learning communities (OLCs) to help them overcome
problems they may encounter in their day-to-day activities. In an OLC the challenge
of supporting the evolving learning needs of learners is acute.
   The goal of this workshop is to provide a forum for researchers to critically discuss
ways to advance research in supporting lifelong learning beyond the walls of tradi-
tional educational systems. The workshop will provide an opportunity to discuss areas
like social recommendation, adaptive technologies, collaborative tools, persuasive
strategies, learning analytics and educational data mining to support lifelong learners;
to look at enhancing lifelong learning through collaboration, educational games, per-
sonalized recommendation and educational diagnosis of lifelong learners; and to re-
view literature addressing lifelong learning. Time will be allotted for presentation and
questions; and at the end of the workshop, there will be a brainstorming session for
overall discussion of the workshop presentations, challenges and the ways forward.
   At the end of the workshop, we will develop a co-authored reference document,
which summarizes the state-of-the-art, challenges and ways forward in supporting
lifelong learners in online learning environments. Also, the workshop will provide an
opportunity for researchers, both in industry and academia, to establish long term
collaborations that can help expand on studies that support lifelong learners.


Reference
    1. Bruce, C. S. (1999). Workplace experiences of information literacy. International Journal
       of Information Management, Vol. 19(1), pp. 33–47.

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