Feb 15, 2018 | Inspiration and Ideas
We at the EdTech Center are closely tracking the ability of technology to provide personalized learning experiences that accelerate learning and increase student motivation and success. The future of personalized learning will depend on the ability to gather data that...
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...
Oct 11, 2017 | Inspiration and Ideas, Opportunities and Resources
There is much adult learning happening outside of formal ABE programs with hired trained teachers. Community based organizations, libraries, and agencies that provide social services to adults who might have language or literacy learning needs play a vital role in...
Sep 20, 2017 | Inspiration and Ideas, Updates from the Field
Instituto del Progreso Latino achieved a 96% retention rate by Cohort 4 of their Cyber-ESL distance learning program with low-income Latino adults in Chicago by asking the question, “What supports will our participants need to be successful studying English online?”...
May 18, 2017 | Inspiration and Ideas, Presentations
EdTech Partner Nell Eckersley gave adult educators a compelling “Call to Action” to go beyond consuming technology and become ambassadors for curating and creating information online. Read on for a synopsis of her keynote speech given at OTAN’s annual Technology...
May 4, 2017 | Inspiration and Ideas, Updates from the Field
To catalyze the use of technology in workforce and adult education instruction across Texas, the Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning, TRAIN PD, at Texas A&M launched in April a 7-level badge program for certifying Technology Integration...
