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    Building a Virtual Classroom & Interactive Digital Activities
    Author: Tara Plouff
    Subject Area: Reading, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    A pedagogical approach that includes a combination of face‐to‐face instruction with computer‐mediated instruction.
    Experimenting with Science
    Author: Heidi Schuler-Jones
    Subject Area: Science
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Conference 2018 Materials, GED Test Preparation, HiSET Exam Preparation, TASC Test Preparation
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Presentations/Slideshows, Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    The provided materials were used for a workshop at the 2018 COABE Conference. The session was designed to familiarize participants with the scientific method by exploring how it plays out in experiments that can be conducted in any classroom, regardless of science lab materials.  For example, data from the participants’ ruler drop experiment were used to analyze the reaction time of fighter pilots.  We also examined how to identify the control, independent variable, and dependent variables, as well as draw a conclusion, in various scenarios from The Simpsons cartoon.  We looked at content problems similar to what might be on the HSE test, and explored strategies and resources for teaching this content to students.  Resources include exploring www.CK12.org and the National Institutes of Health Curriculum Supplement Series (https://science.education.nih.gov/customers/WebPages/CSHome.html).  Both of these free resources are easily adaptable to a classroom, as well as online, and encourage students to interact and discover the scientific process along the way.
    Understanding Volume and Surface Area from the Inside Out
    Author: Heidi Schuler-Jones
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2018 Materials, GED Test Preparation, HiSET Exam Preparation, TASC Test Preparation
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Presentations/Slideshows, Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    The provided materials were used for a workshop at the 2018 COABE Conference. This session provided participants with hands-on activities to explore the most common solid figures used on the HSE in an effort to discover how they might develop their own formulas for these shapes. By investigating the relationships and properties of these shapes, participants improved understanding of the meaning behind the formulas provided on the HSE tests. They also evaluated a workplace scenario in marketing to see how the SA and V of solid figures can influence how products are designed.
    Bridging the Skills Gap; Title I and II Working Collaboratively
    Author: Tim Shenk
    Subject Area: IET, Reading, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Pennsylvania is faced with the same challenges as other states across the country; many employers cannot find skilled workers to hire, and numerous job seekers have barriers to getting back into the labor force. This webinar will explore some data about the skills gap that Pennsylvania faces, especially with the challenges of helping to educate and upskill those with barriers to employment (such as low literacy levels or inconsistent work history). It will also outline a couple of solutions that adult educators and workforce development boards can invest in (such as integrated education and training) that will help bridge this skill gap and help our communities grow and will provide best practices that can be used across the nation.
    Your Students CAN Bridge the Gap Between Arithmetic and Higher-Level Mathematics
    Author: Patricia Helmuth
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2018 Materials, GED Test Preparation, Professional Development, TASC Test Preparation
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    How do we bridge the gap between students’ current understanding of arithmetic to the higher level mathematics content that they need to learn? Brain science reveals that  students at all levels, ELL, ABE, & HSE alike, can cross this bridge by tapping into the visual processing centers of the brain. In this presentation, teachers will explore how a visual model can be used to help students to gain understanding of  the meaning and uses of variables, recognition of patterns and functions, and make connections to the language of algebra. Teachers will be able to connect their own learning with teaching in a multi-level classroom. The presentation includes links to additional materials including classroom-ready printable resources
    Trauma Informed Practice – Self Care for Staff and Students
    Author: Marie O'Bryan
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, Learning Difficulties, Life Long Learning, Soft Skills
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, Professional Development, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    House United
    Author: Allison Muir and Blaine Hunt
    Subject Area: Advocacy, Blended Learning, Career Pathways, Reading, Soft Skills, Speaking/Listening, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2018 Materials
    Material Type: Other
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    ROUND TABLE HANDOUT: 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 Dev. Ed. courses at TCC have broadened perspectives on student capacity, exposed assumptions and stereotypes, and created opportunities for acceleration.
    A Different Approach to Math Manipulatives
    Author: Ronald Cruz
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2018 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    A Different Approach to Math Manipulatives is a workshop designed to support ABE and GED teachers by providing them with strategies and instructional resources in their implementation the Mathematics College and Career Readiness Standards. Participants will find the strategies presented in this workshop easily adaptable and suitable to students of varying learning styles and ability. Resources will help in developing lessons that apply the standards of mathematical practices in CCRS, focusing on the most difficult to teach concepts such as rational numbers, algebraic equations, proportions, statistics and functions. Workshop participants will receive a complete packet of resources which includes a workshop binder and a manipulatives starter kit that will enable participants to start applying the strategies immediately upon their return to their classroom/school.
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