Search Results: digital
COABE: How to Utilize Paid and Free Resources to Boost Student Enrollment in your Local Program
Do you have $1,000 to spend on recruiting new students to your program? Do you have no money at all? Come learn both free and paid ways to boost the number of students you have in your program. Hear what the Connecticut Association for Adult and Continuing Education did as… Read More
Virtual Instruction for Beginning Multilingual Learners
This resource is designed to provide effective and engaging strategies for English practice during online classes. Participants will learn about features of communications platforms, presentation software, specific apps and websites that can support language learning opportunities in the online classroom. This resource is meant for online instructors of… Read More
Enhancing Civics Instruction with Guest Speakers: Insights from the Adult ESOL Classroom
by Xavier Muñoz How do you teach in a way that keeps learners engaged and excited about what they’re learning? One idea: Bring guest speakers to class. New faces and voices who are experts in various subject matters can offer a wealth of learning opportunities for learners, from finding out… Read More
LINCS: Picture Perfect! Mastering Visual Literacy in Adult Education
In today’s digital age, visual literacy is a critical skill for students to navigate and communicate effectively. Join LINCS this month to explore the fundamental concepts of visual literacy and discover how it can be integrated seamlessly into various subjects and levels. Expand your teaching toolkit and empower your students… 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… 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
A Learning Circle Blueprint for High School Equivalency Instruction in Adult Education
by Hali Massey Learning Circle Introduction World Education has been piloting and implementing learning circles in adult education programs since 2016. Learning circles aim to expand learning opportunities while facilitating online and peer-to-peer learning. Learners typically meet synchronously once-a-week for ninety minutes to two hours,… Read More
10 Important Things to Know About the NEDP
by Janita McNemar The NEDP is the National External Diploma Program, owned and operated by the non-profit assessment company CASAS. You may have heard the name NEDP bandied about in adult education circles and wondered what it is all about. These ten important points about NEDP will… Read More
Cross-Sectional Literacy Services: A Collaborative Approach to Provision of Functional Literacy Skills
by Ahoo Salem, Ph.D. Since 2019, Blue Ridge Literacy has been increasingly working towards utilizing its various community partnerships to provide cross-sectional literacy services and address adult learners’ informational gaps. Located in the City of Roanoke in southwest Virginia, Blue Ridge… Read More
VALRC’s Teacher Leader PLC & the AE&L Peer Coaching Experience
“I absolutely loved the peer support. What a fabulous concept. I found great value from having someone with a different perspective who was willing to jump in and “claim” the project.” by Hali Massey & Elizabeth Severson-Irby, with Contributions from the AE&L Conference ReMix Peer Coaches… Read More