Self-directed Capability Learning, Heutagogy and Productivity of Retirees Moderating by ICT

ABSTRACT

The existence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) during the COVID-19 pandemic really helps retirees to increase their learning capacity and stay productive. The purpose of the study was to analyze the role of ICT in the relationship between self-directed capability learning, heutagogy and productivity for retirees. The research method uses a causal study. Data was collected through a survey using a questionnaire to 140 employees of Bank Rakyat Indonesia who had participated in entrepreneurship training in preparation for retirement who were randomly selected. Data analysis using path analysis. The results showed that an important stage in learning heutagogy is understanding learning to learn. Availability of ICT as a resource used to support the learning process independently to encourage the productivity of retirees. Retirees learn to independently design ICT learning needs and activities as hands-on experience-based learning practices. ICT makes it easier for retirees to identify the skills and competencies needed, network expansion to strengthen feedback through the community, self-reflection related to the learning process and increase output in the form of skills and understanding of the meaning of learning. ICT supports capacity building for independent learning that can boost productivity. © 2021 IEEE