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Teaching Tech Skills to Older Adults

Teaching Tech Skills to Older Adults

by JennaRose Dahl | Aug 13, 2018 | Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities

It’s 2018, and at this point you can toss an iPad to a 4-yr-old and they’ll be able to find some games to play, but this is not necessarily the case for older adults. Just like any new thing, it’s easier to master when you’ve grown up with it, than when it’s thrust...
Experimenting with Google Assistant in ESOL Classrooms

Experimenting with Google Assistant in ESOL Classrooms

by Illinois Digital Learning Lab | Jul 11, 2018 | Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities, Tech Tools

Digital tools and technology are part of everyday life. Mobile devices can tell us where to go and how to find things. We use apps to calculate monthly bills, plan trips, and showcase favorite memories. A world of information is at our fingertips, and at the sound of...
Using Northstar in the Classroom

Using Northstar in the Classroom

by JennaRose Dahl | Jun 7, 2018 | Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities, Tech Tools

The online Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment has helped over 2 million adults identify the gaps in their digital skills and gain recognition for their strengths. In this tech tip, adult educator JennaRose Dahl shares how she uses Northstar with her learners. “If...
Converting a Lesson to Integrate Technology

Converting a Lesson to Integrate Technology

by Leah Peterson | May 16, 2018 | Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities

By Leah Peterson Have you ever found a lesson that looked interesting and engaging but didn’t have the tech elements you were hoping for? This is the story of how I adapted a lesson from the The Change Agent, a magazine and website for adult learners, to be more...
Connect, Relax, and Refocus: Using Technology to Alleviate Anxiety for Language Learners

Connect, Relax, and Refocus: Using Technology to Alleviate Anxiety for Language Learners

by Becky Shiring | 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...
How to Bring Life to an Empty Computer Lab

How to Bring Life to an Empty Computer Lab

by Sarah Bell | 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...
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