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LIFELONG LEARNING: A 21st CENTURY DEBATE

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death”. “Once you stop learning, you start dying”. These are two famous quotes of Albert Einstein, one of the greatest scientists of all time. 

Lifelong learning is the process of obtaining knowledge throughout one’s lifetime. Many have thought lifelong learning to be strictly within the four walls of a classroom, however, this type of learning takes the form of both formal and informal learning. That is, it could be in the classroom, or it could be outside of the classroom. 

It is however of essence to note that lifelong learning begins at birth. Thus, the high value placed on education. Children who have access to quality education among other factors like healthy diet, good health and wellbeing, safe environment from their early childhood grow up to be better-developed individuals. This is because their cognitive ability has been developed right from a young age. It, however, does not stop at early childhood education alone. Education up to the tertiary level equips individuals better for life, ensuring that both cognitive and socio-behavioral skills are adequately developed.

However, as clearly stated before, lifelong learning is not just about schooling. One might learn a vocational skill or an interpersonal skill that puts you at an edge over others in the society. This is why, many individuals even in their mid-ages learn another skill outside of their educational qualifications and certificates. This serves as resistant, tolerant, and adaptive mechanisms for life situations. 

With the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the million-dollar question now is, will AI be beneficial or detrimental to the entire human population? While some argue that the development of AI will aid learning and learners through provision of access to “unlimited” data, others debate that AI is rendering human abilities “useless” and still not being efficient at it (due to impersonal learning platforms).

It is, therefore, essential to investigate the concept and provide a balance. As Einstein stated, we cannot afford to cease learning. In clear terms, this would mean that various governments would decline in development as the individuals (young, and old) who should contribute to the development have surrendered creativity to AI. Yet, AI is first as a result of human creativity and makes learning easy and accessible which are good indicators of inclusion and diversity.

The ball, then is in your court, my court, to deal wisely when it comes to the use of AI and not depend solely on it. Decide to keep gaining knowledge, and building skills outside AI. Again, all stakeholders must be intentional about building a solid learning system for children and young ones. 

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  1. George Oluwaseun

    Insightful piece this is… Thanks so much for sharing

  2. Oke Stephen

    I’ve just read an impactful post. Education isn’t just what we have within the four walls of the classroom, education is training oneself to know what is right and how to do it.
    I agree that AI can be tremendously beneficial to every properly oriented individual, provided we’ll use it to aid learning and not form unnecessary consummate dependence.
    I am happy, I’m learning.
    Thanks a bunch TSDI.
    #Iamalonglifelearner

  3. Oluwapamilerin Gbadebo

    “Fantastic read! This blog post provides valuable insights into lifelong learning. The clear explanations and examples make complex concepts easy to understand. Thank you for sharing this informative content! ?”

    1. Adenigbagbe Abosede Precious-Gold

      Learning never ends.
      All stakeholders must be able to build a solo learning system for children.
      I therefore take a step and build more capacity outside AI.
      This is enlightening!
      Thank you TSDI!
      Impacting lives positively!

    2. Otabor glory

      This is really educative !
      I will continue to build capacity, and gain knowledge using lifelong learning. Thanks so much TSDI

  4. Idoko Emmanuel

    This is educative!!!!! I can’t stop learning. Knowledge is very key and it cannot be exhausted. We keep learning everyday. Thank you TSDI

  5. Oyetundun Temitope

    Wow,
    This is so cool, learning never stop right from birth to death, no matter what development comes into play.
    Always learn more

  6. Favour uchendu chiamaka

    This is insightful, lifelong learning

    I must keep building capacity every day

    Thank you TSDI.

  7. Opemipo Osiname

    This is very enlightening! I decide to keep gaining knowledge and build useful skills. I have learned a lot from this. Thank you TSDI.

  8. Opemipo Afolabi

    This is so insightful and enlightening ?
    I will continue to build capacity using lifelong learning opportunities.
    Thank you TSDI ?
    I learnt something.

  9. Ajakaiye oluwafunmilayo

    Thank you TSDI.

    Lifelong learning, as this blog has touched, is all about one’s personal development either skills or educational accomplishment.

    Thank you for reminding me of how the ball is in my court and I choose to learn and build capacity.

  10. Faith Oluwawemimo Akinyemi

    Thank you for the insight on how to balance the use of AI in order to remain creative while maximizing its functions.

    1. Samuel James

      Striking a balance between AI and human lifelong learning is indeed critical moving forward. Thanks for sharing.

  11. Opemipo Awe

    This is great.

    Lifelong learning!!!!!
    I continue acquiring more knowledge.

    Thank you TSDI?

  12. Omotolani Oluwole

    Not just limiting learning to the classroom but taking it outside the classroom also. Thank you TSDI!!!
    This is so knowledgeable!!!
    Life long learning I have taken note and I am ready.

  13. Akinyemi Victoria Oyinkansola

    Wow!!!
    This is insightful!!!

    Lifelong learning!!!
    When I stop learning, I start dying.
    So I must keep learning and developing my self.

    I learnt something amazing
    Thank you TSDI.

  14. Peter Ugochukwu Adiele

    It remains human’s sole duty to have total control over AI which they created, and not the other way round.
    Thank you TSDI for reminding me of the ball in my Court to not just rely on my knowledge gotten from the four walls of an educational systems , but also use the knowledge gotten for a whole life time.

  15. Olaore Oluwaseun Augustine

    The advent of AI in the education sector will really boost the quality of education in our country. From helping children with cognitive deficiencies to giving the geniuses a better platform to learn from.
    Thank you TSDI for this amazing piece!

  16. Ayomide Adeboyejo

    Well there would always be advantages and disadvantages but the side to which we want all depends on us

    Thank you TSDI I learnt something

  17. Osukoya Ifetayo

    This is so educative! I must keep gaining knowledge and be intentional about building a solid learning system for children and young ones.

    1. Sodiq Mudasiru

      Inspiring!
      Thank you so much TSDI for always bringing to our mind intentionality and the Impact-consciousness.

    2. Deborah Odunlami

      Yes TSDI, As great as AI is, It is advisable to try to find solutions to problem on your own, before you use any AI tool.
      AI should not be the first option for anyone who wants to be a life long learner.

    3. Peace Igbruke

      This is very insightful, Education growth should start at birth and cease only at death…. That is to say as far as I am living I keep learning too. Thank you so much for the enlightenment.

      1. Oluwajoba Daramola

        Amazing!!
        What an insight!!
        Acquiring knowledge must be a continuous thing, not just in the four walls of the school alone, but also outside, acquiring various skills.
        Also learning to harness the positive side of AI and not depending too much on it.
        Thank you TSDI

    4. Omonike Mudasiru

      This is so insightful, Learning begins at birth and it is a continuous thing.
      Learning never ends!

  18. odun ayoola

    This is eye opening, I will continue to build capacity using lifelong learning opportunities.
    Thanks You Tsdi !! I am learned alot here.

    1. David Lawal

      This is really insightful.

      Dealing wisely when it comes to using AI is really important, total dependency on AI is not wise enough.

      Building a solid system for children and young one is also important.

      Thank you TSDI for this educative piece.

    2. odun ayoola

      This is eye opening!!! I will continue to build capacity using lifelong learning opportunities. Thank you TSDi!! I have learned alot here.

    3. odun ayoola

      This is eye opening!!! I will continue to build capacity using lifelong learning opportunities. I have learned alot here. Thank you TSDI

    4. Stella Afolabi

      Wow!!
      Thank you so much TSDI for this!
      I will continue learning
      I won’t depend on AI

  19. Tichristy kolawole

    This is amazing!
    The ball is in my court to gain knowledge and to impart children with a solid learning.
    I learnt a new thing today.

  20. Adesina Oluwatimilehin

    Wow!!!
    Lifelong learning ?
    This is enlightening!!!
    Really!!! the ball is in my court to gain knowledge and build skills outside AI and as well as build a strong learning system for children.
    Thank you TSDI

    1. Adeyinka Teriba

      Exactly my thoughts too! AI has its advantage and disadvantage and this can be factored on the use from different individuals! This is really insightful! Thank you TSDI!

      1. Olaleye Omowunmi

        There are advantages and disadvantages to the use of AI but there must not be too much dependence on it because the moment the process of learning stops one starts dieing. Getting knowledge must be a continuous thing in order to be relevant and to be a resourceful person.
        Thank you so much TSDI
        This is so enlightening

        1. Fagbade Esther

          Wow!! This is educative.
          It’s left to me to gain knowledge and build skills.
          And also, lifelong learning is not just about schooling, i can also a vocational skills.

          Thank you so much TSDI.

    2. Ayobami Martins

      This is really enlightening. I have learned something new and insightful. It is left to me to deal wisely with AI and not fully rely on it. Thank you, TSDI.

  21. Inioluwa Boluwatife Ogunkeye

    This is insightful!
    I think AI has more positive impact than it’s demerits.

  22. Fagbenro Korede Peter

    This is quite insightful.
    As far as there are innovations, there will always be a positive and negative impact but the determinant of which impact will always be the individual.
    I learnt something today.
    Thank you.

    1. Busola Fagbenro

      This is so enlightening! The ball is in my court to gain knowledge and build skills. To as well, build a solid learning system for children.

      1. Ruth Ayantoye

        This is really insightful
        I must contribute my quota by investigating the concept and providing a balance to building a solid learning system for children and young ones.
        The ball is in my court and I choose to use it wisely.

        Thank you TSDI

      2. Fabowale Rhoda

        Wow!!!!
        This is so enlightened and insightful too
        Lifelong Learning!!!!
        I must keep gaining knowledge everyday and build skills always

        Thank you TSDI
        I learnt something today!!

        1. Opemipo Afolabi

          This is so insightful and enlightening ?
          I will continue to build capacity using lifelong learning opportunities
          Thank you TSDI?
          I learnt something today.

        2. Adeola Oluwatobi

          This is amazing!!!!!I am a lifelong learner.I never cease from learning.The ball is in my court to keep gaining knowledge and building skills.

          Thanks to TSDI!!!

      3. Opemipo Awe

        This is great.

        Lifelong learning!!!!!
        I continue acquiring more knowledge.

        Thank you TSDI?

      4. Ajakaiye oluwafunmilayo

        Thank you TSDI.

        Lifelong learning, as this blog has touched, is all about one’s personal development either skills or educational accomplishment.
        Thank you for reminding me of how the ball is in my court and I choose to learn and build capacity.

      5. It was a smooth ride reading!The ball is indeed in our courts,my own court,to deal wisely when it comes to the use of AI and not depend solely on it.Intentionally,continuity in building our learning and educational system is key!!….

    2. Balogun Fiyinfoluwa

      This is so insightful ?

    3. Ajakaiye oluwafunmilayo

      Thank you TSDI.

      Lifelong learning, as this blog has touched, is all about one’s personal development either skills or educational accomplishment.

      Thank you for reminding me of how the ball is in my court and I choose to learn and build capacity.

    4. Oluwagbenro Miracle

      Wow! Impressive

      The ball is my court
      AI should always be used wisely
      Thank you so much TSDI

    5. Oluwabunmi Audu

      This is an educative one. Thank you so much for sharing more words on lifelong learning. Thank you so much TSDI.

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