Search Results: digital
Meeting the Challenge of Online Learning Disparities for Adult Learners
At CORE, we asked ourselves, “if not now, when?” by Donna Walker James Issues of digital disparity have never been so stark. Just logging into a home computer and working from home is now so obviously a luxury reserved for those with broadband, a computer,… Read More
#GoOPENVA
Educators are always trying new ideas and new approaches to reach their students. Student circumstances shift, technology evolves, and research reveals new insights. As much professional learning as any one teacher does, it is hard to stay abreast AND create new materials to support new work. Read More
LINCS: Learn the Skills Needed to Transform, Personalize, and Empower Learning in the Classroom
The ISTE Standards for Educator Certification can transform, personalize, and empower learning in the adult education classroom. Join Ginette Chandler of Second Start to consider the challenge and share lessons learned for how to make digital citizenship a positive practice rather than a list of don’ts. Register… Read More
Wait, What!?! Fractions in a Reading Class?
by Janet Sodell At The READ Center in Richmond, Virginia; our classes include a mixture of low-level readers—all reading below the 4th grade equivalent. In addition to reading, our classes also incorporate numeracy and digital skills. But how to include math in a reading-focused class which, in addition to… Read More
Teaching GED® Math
by Brandie Millar Teaching GED® math requires a comprehensive understanding of adult learners’ needs and effective instructional strategies. Teaching GED® Math can be a challenging task for educators as it requires the effective delivery of mathematical concepts to a diverse range of learners. It requires an… Read More
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Featured Instructional Resources
Image by Freepik Key Terms: Adult ESOL Instruction: English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) refers to instruction that supports multilingual learners in acquiring and developing the proficiency of their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in the English language. Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IECLE):… Read More
High School Equivalency (HSE): Featured Instructional Resources
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik HSE is an option for adult learners seeking a high school diploma to demonstrate their knowledge and skills which would have been acquired in the high school curriculum. Upon passing a HSE test, they earn an equivalency credential. In Virginia, it is called… Read More
Workforce Preparation Resources
Workforce preparation is an essential component of integrated education and training programs (IET), and it is a valuable addition to any adult education course offering. As many classes and training programs transition to distance learning models, workforce preparation activities become increasingly important to support learners as they become… Read More
Workforce Preparation Resources
Workforce preparation is an essential component of integrated education and training programs (IET), and it is also a valuable addition to any adult education course offering. As many classes and training programs transition to distance learning models, workforce preparation activities become increasingly important to support learners as they… Read More
Teenagers in a Foreign Country
by Mizuki Yokoi One day, my mother said to me, “Are you interested in studying abroad?” At the time, my best friend had moved far away, my grades were poor, and I was not enjoying school. I didn’t know what I wanted to do and my mental health was unstable. Read More