Have Fun and Build Retention with Kahoot! Quizzes for GED®-HSE Math, Science, and Writing as well as ESL Writing
    Author: Susan Bernard
    Material Type: App, Games
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Do you get frustrated with students using their cell phones in class? Turn that problem into a possibility! Students come alive as they work in teams with student team leaders using their cell phones as game controllers. I’ve never had more fun in class than when doing these Kahoot! quizzes, and the students love them! It’s a great way to get students to interact with each other and to review. As a teacher, you can see how well the students are learning. These quizzes are designed to correlate with the “I’m Not Afraid . . . Anymore!” curriculum for GED®-HSE Math and Writing, and ESL Writing, but they can be used with, or modified for, other curriculum. Come Kahoot! with us in this presentation and join the fun.
    Expanding Your Program Options: Hands on Planning for Developing and Implementing IETs
    Author: Carol Clymer, KayLynn Hamilton
    Subject Area: IET
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    During this interactive workshop, participants will learn the nuts and bolts of Integrated Education and Training (IET) and how to create basic skills curriculum to support an IET. Participants will work through a planning process to develop an IET and the basic skills component. Ideas for workforce preparation activities, strategies for working with partners, and particulars about implementing IETs under WIOA will be offered as well. Participants will receive a resource guide containing IET planning and development tools and create an IET implementation and communication plan. There will be many opportunities to network and learn from colleagues.
    Building Employability Skills: An Experiential Workshop
    Author: Carol Clymer
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    It is essential to help adult learners build their employability skills, yet sometimes it's hard to find engaging materials to do so. This interactive workshop will offer tools that support the development of skills that are critical to workplace success such as decision making, self-management, working in teams, and problem solving. Participants will experience employability activities as well as receive ideas and materials to use in the classroom. An employability framework, self-appraisal, and sample activities will be provided
    News Literacy: How to Help Learners Tell Fake News From Real
    Author: Jennifer Thompson
    Subject Area: Other
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    "Fake news" and misinformation has been with us since the tale of the Trojans falling for a wooden horse. But it has been making big headlines recently. Even major news organizations are devoting teams to fact-checking published reports. So how is an adult learner to figure out what's legit? News for You Editor Jennifer Thompson will present a brief overview of the "fake news" crisis and offer ideas and activities to help learners sharpen their online and news literacy skills. We'll also talk about how News for You works to ensure accuracy and fairness.
    House United: Creating Opportunity and Learning in a Combined ABE and Developmental Education Program
    Author: Allison Muir, Blaine Hunt
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Supporting ABE students’ academic success means advocating for institutional change beyond the borders of ABE programs. Our goal is to generate dialogue about the culture of ABE at our institutions to identify opportunities for student-centered initiatives that open college pathways for ABE students. Combined co-taught ABE and Development Education courses at TCC have broadened perspectives on student capacity, exposed assumptions and stereotypes, and created opportunities for acceleration. Through collaborative inquiry, learning from student voice, and focused discussion, participants will critically examine their programs to discover potential areas of growth. Strategies for merging curriculum, developing stakeholder buy-in, and shifting cultural paradigms will be shared, along with lessons learned.Creative Commons LicenseCreative Commons License House United by Blaine Hunt and Allison Muir is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
    Presentation: S1022: So You’re Looking for Funding to Start a New Program and You Don’t Know Where to Start?
    Author: Anthony Mangiafico, Sarah Dudzic
    Subject Area: Program Management
    Program Level: Conference 2018 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Are you interested in or have you experienced success boosting enrollment at your adult education center? Bring your ideas, expertise, and questions to this round table discussion that focuses on marketing strategies to reach adult learners. During the session, we will share some strategies and tactics that we are using in Connecticut and add new ideas from others. Even if you have a strong marketing platform, you can share your secret to success while learning about some new activities, processes, and ideas that can enhance your organization’s current practices. We will also share some ideas that we thought were excellent that did not end up succeeding. So bring your successful and not-so-successful stories to share with others across the country.
    Collaborating on Career Pathways: What Brings Partners to the Table? What Keeps Them There?
    Author: Laurie Kierstead-Joseph
    Subject Area: IET, WIOA
    Program Level: Conference 2018 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Adult learners are getting a jump start on their careers through Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs that integrate adult basic education and postsecondary training for in-demand occupations like behavioral health specialist, CNC machinist, and medical assistant. This session will provide an opportunity to hear from a panel of leaders who have collaborated on the implementation of IET programs. The panel will include representation from adult basic education (WIOA Title II), Arizona@Work (WIOA Title I), and career and technical education. Panelists will share their perspectives on what is valuable and what is challenging when partnering to implement career pathways programming such as IETs. Participants will learn strategies for identifying strong career pathways, developing shared goals, clarifying roles, and ongoing program development and evaluation.
    Breathe Life into Your Social Media Presence
    Subject Area: Program Management
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Has your program’s social media presence flat lined? Unless you have a dedicated social media expert on staff, the responsibility for managing the program’s social media accounts likely falls to someone who already has a full plate. The path to the cyberspace morgue for those accounts may seem inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be. Join the discussion on ways to revitalize your program’s social media presence by adding laughter and personality to your posts. This session will also include techniques for getting staff and students involved in the process, so it doesn’t fall to just one person. Gain fresh and fun ideas to get back on track.