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EdTech Center@World Education

This organization provides educational technologies advance at rapid speeds. Their experts help adult education practitioners identify, design, implement, evaluate, and promote best practices in leveraging technology to accelerate learning. Read More

VALRC Welcomes New Staff

The Resource Center is pleased to welcome two recent hires who join us in our mission to help support adult educators. KATHERINE HANSEN Communications & Community Engagement Specialist Katherine Hansen brings to this new specialist role decades of global intercultural communications, business development, and teaching… Read More

VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC

Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? Do you want to gain ideas for incorporating civics education and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? Do you… Read More

LINCS: Exploring Workplace Adult Education and Literacy Activities

What is workplace education and literacy? Join special guest KayLynn Hamilton to learn ways adult education programs can support workforce development and how it aligns with WIOA. (This live Zoom event was originally scheduled in August.) Register here. Read More

The Power of Formulating Questions

By 2019 AE&L Conference Presenter Debbie Tuler One of my first great discoveries as a teacher was the joy of small group work. But first let me confess that I never thought I would be a teacher, as I am introverted and dislike being the center of attention. I… 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

LINCS: AI in Adult Education: Possibilities for Teaching and Learning

Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of society, so what can it offer students and teachers in the world of adult education? Our guest presenter, Will Linn from the Literacy Assistance Center will introduce the basics of ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing and share ways these AI… Read More

Adult Education Indicators of Quality Online Instruction: Visual Aid Companion

This resource serves as a visual aid companion to the Adult Education Indicators of Quality Online Courses rubric. Read More

ChatGPT + GED®/Adult Ed: How Do They Work Together?

by Brandie Millar ChatGPT is one of several Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots that use a prompt given by a user to provide a detailed response. Microsoft and Google also have AI chatbots that allow for similar use, however, ChatGPT is free and easy to start and use. I am… Read More

ChatGPT + GED®/Adult Ed: How Do They Work Together?

by Brandie Millar ChatGPT is one of several Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots that use a prompt given by a user to provide a detailed response. Microsoft and Google also have AI chatbots that allow for similar use, however, ChatGPT is free and easy to start and use. Read More