Dec 7, 2017 | Opportunities and Resources, Tech Tools
By Evelyn Fella A Need and a Solution With a 26% increase in the number of immigrants applying for naturalization,* and citizenship classes across the U.S. filling up with long waiting lists, a need for more immigrant services was apparent. To address this need, the...
Nov 9, 2017 | Inspiration and Ideas, Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities, Tech Tools
By Becky Shiring Using a second language around native speakers can be nerve wracking. I know this from embarrassing attempts I’ve made trying to speak Spanish. I overthink every word, pull out Google translate to check myself, turn red in the face, and stumble trying...
Jul 6, 2017 | Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
By Sarah Bell The Problem: What do you do when students aren’t attending your computer classes? That was the problem we faced at Literacy KC in Kansas City, Missouri. Literacy KC works with adults 16 and older who need help with their literacy skills. They range from...
May 18, 2017 | Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities, Tech Tools
By Grazia Mora Kahoot! can make class fun while helping teachers check for understanding. Finding ways to make our classes at Building Skills Partnership (BSP) engaging is essential as our students are immigrant janitors across California who often juggle multiple...
Feb 9, 2017 | Inspiration and Ideas
By Paul Rogers Mobile devices, especially smartphones, are replacing laptops to the point that the students of any adult education class can access lessons online immediately, without depending on a computer at home or in the computer lab. In order to have a good...
