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As of April 2020, estimates of the literacy and numeracy skills of U.S. adults using data from the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) are available for all states and counties. This webinar will demonstrate a new, and interactive user-friendly tool (called the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map) that shows these estimates. The Skills Map allows users to compare the estimates of any county to those of its state or compare the estimates of any state to the national estimates. It also allows users to compare the estimates for any two counties or for any two states. Examples on how you can effectively use this tool for funding and policy decisions on targeting the population most in-need will be provided. Original Air Date: June 26, 2020 Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/AQa5doZXSjI
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We have seen a shift in adult education – in our standards, HSE exams, and standardized assessments – that requires students to engage with complex texts, and we must teach the skills to navigate those texts. In this webinar we will learn to identify and use appropriate complex texts with students, in both leveled and multilevel classes. We will explore strategies to help students successfully engage with complex texts in a spirit of productive struggle. Air date: June 10, 2020 Recording link: https://youtu.be/j_49buK8Q40 Handout links: https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/3d256937-8c6c-481b-8eec-9038a8679926.pdf https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/aaf243b3-d3cb-4714-912b-dbe1bca9a2b8.pdf https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/d3dc6696-7988-49fb-aa91-51e8ecf943f1.pdf Website link: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2014/11/16/the-best-places-to-get-the-same-text-written-for-different-levels/
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This webinar will explore strategies for effective reading instruction for those practicing social distancing. The webinar will incorporate free online tools to address fluency development, vocabulary development, and offer tips for helping students who do not have access to technology and online learning environments. Recording link: https://youtu.be/2jiw8Hrk_y4 Original Air Date: May 29, 2020 Handout link: https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/99cf3017-bd8e-4ce9-bd02-fe6da7836b92.pdf Q&A link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DSxklwIHkpCdTqDdKWZvrRGu6MHEqZ-q-t_OzhomsYk/edit?ts=5ed19e36#gid=0
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Google Slides is a powerhouse application that can be used to do so much more than produce presentations! From building self-paced professional development trainings to creating well-designed promotional materials, Slides is an application that can help communicate information in a dynamic, engaging manner. Get your feet wet in this webinar that covers basic-to-intermediate Google Slides skills, foundational visual design principles and approaches; and helpful add-ons, online apps, and digital tools. Recording link: https://youtu.be/nVNwO8If8o8 Original Air Date: May 22, 2020 Q&A Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17E_H3FHb67G0eImqmmmIyeHsa8W3qAHzR2cFKg6G7aU/edit?usp=sharing
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WIOA has introduced five types of Measurable Skill Gain (MSG) that are shared by adult education and our workforce development partners. Come learn how MSG has changed the way some adult educators develop and implement programming. Then spend some time sketching out strategies for expanding the way your learners demonstrate success and unmask the full potential of MSG! Q&A Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11aGHe9qOlLbeR0PGrR9pTN3El8F1XvMHP4jD3haEeM4/edit?usp=sharing Update: Unfortunately, the recording link could not be fixed so there isn't a recording for this webinar. Original Air Date: May 20, 2020
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In a time of uncertainty, many educators have been thrust into virtual teaching with little in the way of support. This webinar will share lessons learned from The PHL Technology and Adult Education Initiative, an ongoing community of practice where Philly-based educators advance their use of technology through collaboration and inquiry with peers. A local program administrator in Philadelphia will provide tips and strategies for Google Classroom she gained as a participant of the initiative, which she has expanded for her learners during COVID-19. Ideas for building community and providing collaborative professional development remotely and in a time of scarce resources will also be shared. Come prepared to connect, learn, and reflect as a community! The PHL Technology and Adult Education Initiative was supported by the Office of Adult Education, a division of Philadelphia's Office of Workforce Development. Recording link: https://youtu.be/UCvMzuWDAN0 Original Air Date: May 18, 2020 PHL Adult Education and Technology Initiative, Technology Resource Toolkit links: https://drive.google.com/open?id=12mrNck-c_hlSbS1CCSUMkqZlgL1m0MP2 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FezMCvpadchlNiA46O9EU0_hpJoVXe95 Q&A Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PTaS76MdERB2iu2C2teykedd_BCOS_plq1xWGbo4Bug/edit?pli=1#gid=0
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Are your students proficient and effective readers? Can they analyze and evaluate what they read, or do they struggle with basic comprehension? Do your students struggle with drawing conclusions or making inferences? In this webinar, we will explore reading and reasoning strategies that will help students better understand what they read, whether they are preparing for the GED® test or dealing with real-life reading needs at work or home. Recording link: https://youtu.be/98a9AErkB4k Original Air Date: May 15, 2020
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Google Forms and Sheets can be used in a variety of ways to enhance learning and teaching in adult education. With Forms, we can develop personalized lessons, create automated quizzes, and solicit feedback from students and staff so they can more actively participate in program design. With Sheets, we can organize data dashboards to target student support and visualize instructional needs. In this session, we will take a high-level tour of some core features to hopefully inspire ideas on how we can use these apps to better support students and staff, while also exploring online learning opportunities so participants can extend the learning after the session. Recording link: https://youtu.be/qsBAtSzizmI Original Air Date: May 7, 2020 Q&A link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KNpigpseP4OjQOQYhEjQ3EDKoVmC7RHT6vrg7bm7pr0/edit