It calls on experts from industry and education to work together to harness technology to "put learning first".

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The e-learning programme is founded on the basic and practical principle that the use of the internet as a learning tool not only creates anonymity and thus dismantles the psychological barriers that prevent illiterate adults from resuming their studies but also enables them to balance their work, family and learning commitments by learning at home at whatever time is suitable to them.

UNESCO: Ich will lernen (I want to learn)

Alternatively, you could pursue a degree program from an accredited university that offers flexible online and in-classroom learning options to accommodate current work and family obligations.

FORBES: Connect

They are used throughout our lives from grades in school that encourage learning and higher performance, to the incentives we use at work through pay, bonuses and promotions to recognize and encourage accomplishment.

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We look forward to learning from them, and from the many Federal communities that are finding innovative ways to work smarter and better for Americans.

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