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Anchor

What is it? The Anchor is a free tool that allows users to create, edit, and distribute podcasts. Anchor is available for desktop and can be downloaded from Google Play and the Apple app store. What are the benefits? Podcasts can be created and distributed… Read More

SPOTLIGHT – Logo Contest

Step Into the SPOTLIGHT!  What is SPOTLIGHT? SPOTLIGHT is an exciting new annual online publication that seeks to shine a light on Virginia’s adult education learners through their written and artistic creations.  The editorial team is currently seeking submissions for… Read More

EdTech Center: Transforming Distance Education Self-Paced Course

This EdTech Center at World Education course is designed for education providers and practitioners teaching adult basic academic skills, ESOL, and literacy at a distance and/or through blended learning. It provides strategies and resources that are essential for both setting up and implementing distance education or teaching with a… Read More

Google Lens

What is it?Google Lens Google Lens is a digital app that allows users to access the camera on their phone to first, examine or identify an object or image and then, search to gather information about it. What are the benefits? Google… Read More

Ed Tech Center: Pre-Course Access, Skills, & Comfort Survey

This tool, developed by the Ed Tech Center at World Education, helps programs and educators determine students’ access and comfort using digital technologies. Read More

Typing.com

Extensive keyboard lessons and digital literacy content that provide students with fundamental career and life skills. Includes real-time tracking, custom assignments, and shareable reports. Read More

Google Suite

What is it? Google Suiteis a collection of applications that are available to people who have a Gmail account. These applications include but are not limited to Google Docs, Google Slides,… Read More

Cameras Optional Please!

Discusses why cameras should be optional and how to build digital accessibility into an online course. Read More

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Tips

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to teaching that works to create equal opportunities for all learners. UDL guidelines 3.0, developed by education nonprofit CAST, identify three key principles: engagement, representation, and action and expression. Engagement (The Why): Learners differ in the… Read More

Netiquette Tips

What is netiquette and how do I use it? Netiquette is a word that describes the do’s and don’ts of online communicating. Basic courtesy and common sense are generally the rule of the day when communicating whether face-to-face or through the Internet. However, the Internet does have a few guidelines… Read More