Search Results: distance education
Election 2024 Educational Resources
These resources can be used to integrate content related to the upcoming 2024 elections and voting into the adult education classroom. Virginia Election and Voting Resources: These resources provide information specific to elections, voting, and voter registration in Virginia. Virginia Department of Elections, Voter Pocket Guide: This… Read More
Will it Stick?
Developing Adult Education Workforce Strategies by Teri Barnett The Beginning The academic and workforce development needs for adult education learners in Northern Virginia (NOVA) are remarkably different from any other region in the state. Our learners, regardless of the program, are about 95 percent English language learners. They… Read More
Apprenticeship: Why it’s a Great Workforce Strategy
by Debby Hopkins “Learning more about modern apprenticeship and how you can incorporate this workforce strategy into your efforts is well worth your time.” When you consider how to pursue careers in health care, cyber security, financial services, or law, does an apprenticeship option cross your mind? A December… Read More
App-to-Speed Learning Circles in Adult ESOL Programs
by David J. Rosen, Ed.D. A learning circle is a group led by a teacher, staff member, or volunteer facilitator whose members all share an interest in the same subject or topic. It’s a non-formal, organized study circle that includes an online course or other online learning resources. Learning… Read More
Apprenticeship: Why it’s a Great Workforce Strategy
by Debby Hopkins “Learning more about modern apprenticeship and how you can incorporate this workforce strategy into your efforts is well worth your time.” When you consider how to pursue careers in health care, cyber security, financial services, or law, does an apprenticeship option cross your mind? A December… Read More
Program Improvement through Adult Leadership Training
by Katherine Hansen Are you looking for a way to cultivate adult learner leaders in your program while at the same time improving upon your program offerings? Virginia has been instrumental in piloting VALUEUSA’s Leadership Training for Adult Learners based on Margaret Patterson’s award winning research on student involvement… Read More
Ira Sockowitz Builds Learning Games for Adults
Adult learners use the Xenos app for game-based learning. by Tony Ryals As a kid, I always enjoyed games. I remember receiving my first gaming console and the countless hours of excitement it brought. Now, I rarely think about games the way I did as a kid. It wasn’t… Read More
From Adult Education to Community College
by Dana Hathorn “We have to make a concerted effort to provide experiences where students can learn from and share with each other, as well as build on the strengths and weaknesses of one another.” As a member of the Virginia Community College System Tidewater Community College (TCC) is… Read More