by Guest | Sep 20, 2018 | Tech Tools
AmritaCREATE’s Approach to Learner Usage and Engagement in the Xprize Adult Literacy Competition By Rita Sutcliffe, English Language Content Manager, AmritaCREATE Clear instruction at the appropriate level and engagement of the learner are basic educational...
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...
by Paul Rogers | 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...
by Becky Shiring | Aug 3, 2016 | Tech Tools
By Becky Shiring As an early adopter of integrating mobile phones into instruction, Reflector 2 is a tool I desperately wish I would have discovered while I was still in the classroom. As adult basic educators, I believe it is essential that we teach our students to...
by Guest | Jul 24, 2014 | Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities, Tech Tools
Today’s post comes to us from Sharon Hennessy. I use many of the technology applications found in the Tech Tips for Teachers blog. We have access to ten classroom ipads in addition to individual student smart phones and tablets, so I don’t hesitate to use text...
