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LINCS: Collaboration = Multiplication: Building an Instructional Resource Library

Join LINCS for a guided tour of South Carolina’s Adult Education Instructional Resource Library, and learn how what began as one region’s desire to house digital lessons has evolved into a statewide library of instructional resources for educators with digital lessons that can be used independently by students. Read More

bulb

Bulb is a free app that allows users to create digital portfolios to showcase their skills. Bulb is available for desktop or mobile devices. What are the benefits? No coding skills are necessary to create a portfolio in bulb. A bulb electronic portfolio can be shared through a link or… Read More

Spanish GED® Recruitment

Spanish GED® Recruitment In July 2021, the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the Virginia Department of Education released Director’s Memo NO. 037-21 clarifying that Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funded adult education programs are able to provide high school equivalency (HSE) instruction… Read More

Flexible Language Acquisition (FLAX): Learning Collocations

FLAX (Flexible Language Acquisition) aims to automate the production and delivery of interactive digital language collections. Simple interfaces, designed for learners and teachers, are combined with powerful language analysis tools. Exercise material comes from digital libraries for a virtually endless supply of authentic language learning in context. This collocations collection lets users… Read More

EdTech Strategy Sessions: Non-linear Learning & Using Glide to Create an App with On-Demand PD Resources

In the first lightning talk, Joey Lehrman of the International Society for Technology in Education SkillRise will discuss how interactive Google Slides can support digital resilience and independent learning for adult educators and students. Then, learn how Jose Adorno from the Digital Adult Training & Development Network at EdAdvance has… Read More

The 2021 Adult Education and Literacy Conference ReMix: Meet the Challenge!

by Katherine Hansen Are You: Using a distance education approved software program for the first time? Trying a new marketing message? Creating an annual report for your workforce partners Looking to be more inclusive? Seeking novel ways to reach learners? Establishing a new partnership with Corrections & Institutions (C&I)? You’ve… Read More

Resource Guide for New Instructors

This resource provides guidance for instructors who are new to adult education in Virginia and may also be useful for returning instructors. The resources provided here connect instructors to the field of adult education and provide information on quality instruction for the adult education context.  To… Read More

Enjoy the Slow Life in Charlottesville

by Janice Jung I’m from Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Seoul is the largest and busiest city in Korea with a population of 10 million. You can do everything all day. Many restaurants are open 24/7. If you just make a phone call, you can enjoy anything at home. Read More

About SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT is a statewide annual publication that seeks to shine a light on adult education learners, their experiences, and their learning through the creative process. Learn how to submit writing to SPOTLIGHT, read issues and articles, and search SPOTLIGHT's online index. Read More

Spanish GED® Recruitment

Spanish GED® Recruitment In July 2021, the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the Virginia Department of Education released Director’s Memo NO. 037-21 clarifying that Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funded adult education programs are able to provide high school equivalency (HSE) instruction… Read More