Digital Strategy for
Learning & Employment
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Educational technologies advance at rapid speeds. Our experts help you identify, design, implement, evaluate, and promote best practices in leveraging technology to accelerate learning.
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We support practitioners in integrating technology into instruction and programs. Learn more about our in-person, E-learning, and custom training options for individuals, organizations, and states.
Catalyzing an edtech movement
to expand reach and impact of adult and youth education
The EdTech Center @ World Education leverages technology to increase the reach and impact of education and workforce initiatives and to enable everyone to thrive and be active, informed citizens in the new digital world. We work with partners to accelerate learning, digital literacy, college and career readiness and economic mobility. Together we are catalyzing an edtech movement that puts the needs of learners and instructors first. Join us now!
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Evaluation
Research, identification, and testing of new tools, emerging best practices, and delivery models
Innovation
Meeting learners’ needs in partnership with tech developers and education and community organizations
Advocacy
Education on the power of technology for adult learning and advocacy for greater Internet and technology access
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New Report: Leveraging Technology to Increase Opportunity
Introducing the 21 CLEO Project page!
Leveraging Digital Literacy Skill Attainment as a Program Outcome
By Tom Cytron-Hysom Adult Basic Education programs across the US are working to integrate more digital literacy instruction into their educational programming. Knowing exactly how that programming fits within reporting and outcomes requirements that frame federally...
Digital Divide: Gaps & Opportunities
By Jennifer Maddrell and Victoria Neff Access to reliable and fast internet is vital in today’s modern, digital world. As described by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, digital equity exists when everyone has the information technology needed for full...
Making Good Use of Free Apps in Support of New Mobile Learning Initiative
The Adult Literacy XPRIZE Communities Competition is about uniting a very wide circle of people who care about empowering others through literacy; my home state of New Hampshire is part of Team WorldEd’s Adult Literacy XPRIZE work, and I feel privileged to...
Considerations for Effective Distance and Blended Instruction and Assessment
The IDEAL Consortium is dedicated to helping member states across the US establish quality, innovative distance and blended learning programs; IDEAL has served as a facilitator of collaboration and sharing of effective practice since its inception in 2002. IDEAL’s...