Pathways to Citizenship:  Teaching Civics to English Language Learners – Presentation & Handout for March 24, 2017 Webinar
    Author: Laura Blom
    Subject Area: Citizenship/Immigration
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Learn how to: Define the branches of the government and their functions. Identify historical figures and events. Categorize Checks and Balances. Read sentences about U.S. Government and History. Write sentences about U.S. Government and History. Identify current political figures. Pinpoint geographical locations. Name U.S. Holidays and Symbols. Describe the structure of the U.S. Government. Compare and Contrast political parties.     Link to Presentation: https://prezi.com/8fqq7-db8--f/pathways-to-citizenship/  
    Making Connections between Research and Practice – Presentation from March 15, 2017 Webinar
    Author: Alisa Beltzer and Margaret Patterson
    Subject Area: Research
    Program Level: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Purpose: To follow-up on “Research to Practice Connections” (COABE Journal, Winter 2016, available on COABE website) To promote practitioner use of research Locating research Evaluating research Using research To engage more practitioners in a conversation about strengthening connections between research and practice that was begun at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2016 and at COABE 2016 meetings which will be continued as a special session at the COABE Conference, 2017
    Ensuring Immigrants’ Access to  WIOA Services: Data and Advocacy Tools for Adult Educators – Presentation for February 21, 2017 Webinar
    Author: Margie McHugh
    Program Level: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
    Blended Learning for the Adult Education Classroom – Presentation & Handout from January 13, 2017 Webinar
    Author: David Rosen
    Subject Area: Blended Learning
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Define blended learning. Describe advantages of blended learning to students, teachers, and programs. Describe how to access inexpensive computers and broadband Internet in the classroom or for home use. Describe how adult education teachers and learners use blended learning, the range of models. Survey students’ technology skills and their access to portable digital devices
    Competency-based Adult Education and Blended Learning ppt
    Author: David Rosen
    Subject Area: Reading, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
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    Competency-based Adult Education and Blended Learning docx
    Author: David Rosen
    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
    Integrated Education and Training
    Author: William S. Durden
    Subject Area: IET, Reading, Writing
    Program Level: Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Integrated Education and Training A service approach that provides adult education and training concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement.
    Planning for Successful Workplace Education Partnerships
    Author: Kathleen O’Connell, Luanne Teller
    Subject Area: Reading, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the need for basic skills and ESOL training and why the workplace can help to meet those needs. 2.Describe the Massachusetts model for workplace education, the two difference phases, and why each is important. 3.Summarize the role of the Planning and Evaluation Team and why it benefits the program. 4.Describe the kinds of benefits for the employer and the employees that can be learned from evaluating the effectiveness of the program.