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EdTech Panel @ NCTN:
Envisioning an Ecosystem that Supports Digital Skills and Lifelong Learning for Adults |
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At the annual National Transition to College Conference (NCTN) in Cambridge, MA in November 2019, a panel hosted by World Education’s EdTech Center in partnership with the newly formed Digital US coalition explored the topic “Envisioning an Ecosystem that Supports Digital Skills and Lifelong Learning for Adults.” As we embark on a new decade, it’s an important time to reflect on the remarkable changes we’ve experienced and the ways in which technology has affected our lives. Panel Moderator Karisa Tashjian shares her insights and key takeaways from the thought-provoking discussion. |
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ALE Journal Call for Papers:
Special Issue on Online Learning, Technology Integration, and Digital Literacy |
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The Adult Literacy Education: The International Journal of Literacy, Language, and Numeracy is seeking submissions for a special issue on online learning, technology integration, and digital literacy. Please see the call for papers. You can direct questions to the Special Issue Guest Editor, Jen Vanek, Director of Digital Learning and Research at the EdTech Center @ World Education.
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IDEAL Consortium Membership Opportunity
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The Innovating Distance Education in Adult Learning (IDEAL) Consortium helps member states establish quality innovative distance and blended learning programs by offering professional development, providing technical support, and facilitating a network of education leaders from across the country. We aim to ensure that all learners have access to quality learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Please reach out if you have questions and see the application for more information. |
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Webinar: English Now!
Explore an Innovative, Blended Learning Model |
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English Now! is an innovative, blended learning circle model incorporating face-to-face meetings and digital content (online course and mobile apps). Join the webinar on Friday, February 14 at 1:00 PM - 2 PM ET to learn about how ten adult education programs across the U.S. successfully worked with ELLs in weekly learning circles facilitated by a teacher or volunteer. The webinar will also describe the English Now! implementation framework, share the tools and resources from the project, discuss learnings from the programs about what works, share resources for onboarding learners to apps, and focus on how participants can adapt the model within their own contexts and programs.
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Readability in DigitalTexts
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We’re very interested in the research that Adobe and its partners are doing on readability and its impact on online engagement. Check out this one pager and project site that shares findings from research on interlude reading. |
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Lyft driver from Skills & Opportunity for New American Workforce Program featured on Podcast
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“I want to learn English more, more, more!” Listen to an inspiring podcast featuring National Immigration Forum’s Ali Norani, Head of Global Policy Mike Masserman and Lyft driver. The EdTech Center partnered with the National Immigration Forum to expand their flagship workplace English training initiative, Skills & Opportunity for the New American Workforce, through innovative mobile learning programming. |
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