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Data has become an even more vital and daily part of helping adult learners reach their short and long-term goals. Used effectively, it can guide teachers toward effective and personalized instructional delivery. For students, it is information that can empower and motivate them to be even more active in their own educational success. This webinar will explore how advances in data accessibility and usage have made utilizing and employing data easier and more positively impactful. Original webinar date: September 27, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/nHzZNdxIrSQ
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September 1st, 2022 marked my 30th year in adult basic skills education! Looking back, I’ve distilled ten lessons that apply to our work. In this interactive session, I’ll share what I’ve learned over the years during my time as an instructor, administrator, and professional developer. We will cover a variety of important lessons, such as the danger of a single story, and how success often looks like failure halfway through. Participants will be invited to share their best practices! Original webinar date: September 25, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/Cp7vg4md6VA
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Digital literacy is hot! But the focus has largely been navigating the PC, internet and MS Office. Learners are often using very different digital tools at work, like digital tape measures, scanners, apps, and even robots. These tools are proliferating in jobs across all sectors, making work safer, more efficient, and quicker. Learn how to keep learners competitive for current jobs and how English learners at Tyson are developing digital skills for robotic automation. Original webinar date: September 14, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/6fnoU-MTnT8
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For several decades, technology has been touted as a solution to many of the issues in adult education. From increasing equity and access to driving measurable outcomes, we have called on technology to do a lot of heavy lifting. This panel presentation will include experts in adult learning, technology-mediated instruction, and workforce education who will share best practices, lessons learned, and tips for successfully introducing technology into your instructional model. Original webinar date: September 11, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/TpOPf2LD2ZM **No presentation slides for this webinar, so please reference the links below: Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy’s Digital Literacy Resources for Educators, Employers, and Volunteers: https://www.barbarabush.org/digital-literacy-resources-for-educators-employers-and-volunteers/ Digital Literacy Action Plan: https://wakelet.com/wake/oE8aSwlIj5IskWqbMqnug Digital Skills Checklist: https://edtech.worlded.org/resource/sdei-skills-checklists-for-diverse-learners/ Digital Skills Library: https://edtech.worlded.org/resource/digital-skills-library/ and associated glossary: https://digitalskillslibrary.org/glossary Blog post "Maintaining Our Balance: Transferring Our Sustaining & High-Leverage Practices to the Virtual Learning Environment": https://edtech.worlded.org/maintaining-our-balance-transferring-our-sustaining-high-leverage-practices-to-the-virtual-learning-environment/ EdTech Integration Strategy Toolkit: https://edtech.worlded.org/digital-skill-building-by-design-the-edtech-integration-strategy-toolkit/ Foundations in AI for Adult Ed badges can be earned here: https://edtech.worlded.org/ai-for-education/ Resource Guide: https://www.barbarabush.org/digital-literacy-resources-for-educators-employers-and-volunteers/
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Adult education providers strive to build a learning environment that encourages a high level of engagement, drives motivation, and builds confidence for all their learners. However, when optimizing instruction for Adult Language Learners, there are a unique set of challenges to consider. Join Engen for an informative back-to-school session that focuses on the “how” for implementing effective strategies that create success for both learner and educator in an ELL classroom. In this webinar, participants will explore lesson planning for differentiation and personalization, learn how to use diagnostic insights to support student growth and empower learners, and identify daily instructional strategies that support blended learning and more. Join our professional learning experts for an engaging and informative discussion. Participants will see concrete examples and learn best practices for ELL instruction just in time for school to begin. Original webinar date: September 6, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/L6MySc89zNU
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Are you ready to transform your ESL and ABE classes with a cutting-edge Career Readiness app? Join our interactive webinar session and discover how our smartphone-based instruction empowers learners with essential financial knowledge, real-world digital literacy skills, and crucial work/life coaching. Witness firsthand how students can prepare for success anytime, anywhere, with engaging audiovisual lessons and interactive games that provide immediate feedback. Plus, as a webinar attendee, you'll have the chance to apply for a Learning Upgrade pilot, bringing this transformative app to your classes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ignite a passion for learning and equip your learners for a future full of possibilities! Original webinar date: August 30, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/P78s7ENoHRE
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Teaching literacy to adults can be challenging. Teaching it remotely adds a significant layer of complexity. This webinar will look at the key differences between teaching literacy skills in a face-to-face setting versus a remote, digital setting. Strategies for addressing these differences will be provided. Each participant will be provided, upon request, free access to Essential Education’s Professional Development course “Identifying and Remediating Reading Skill Difficulties.” Join us for this impactful webinar! Original webinar date: August 23, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/3lVJZI7hkZs
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During this webinar, we will explore and develop models for accelerated English language pre-apprenticeships that provide ELL/AEL populations with on-ramps to growth-sector, work-based learning programs. You will hear directly from expert apprenticeship practitioners about the demand for qualified apprentices and how adult education programs can help to build a pipeline of students for opportunity and advancement. Original webinar date: August 21, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/indbu3TJvgk