Tech Tips, College Readiness, & Navigating Pathways, and Partner News
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New Post: Looking Back at 2016!
Before leaping into 2017 and exploring even more ways to use technology in education, let’s look back at the topics we explored in 2016.
Explore the list of posts from 2016, then leave us a note and let us know what you'd like us to focus on in 2017!
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E-LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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** Featured upcoming facilitated online courses **
College Readiness for Adults: Beyond Academic Preparation
February 22 – April 12, 2017 (7 weeks)
Course Instructor: Priyanka Sharma
Course Fee: $341
Estimated Completion Time: 3-4 hrs/week (24 hours total)
The primary objective of this course is to assist educators, counselors, administrators and postsecondary partners to better prepare their students for postsecondary education. Participants will identify, organize, and reflect on the broad array of readiness skills and abilities that adults need to be successful in postsecondary education and training. Then they will consider how to change their practice to incorporate what they have learned.
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Navigating Pathways to Opportunity: Comprehensive Student Supports
February 28 – April 11, 2017 (6 weeks)
Course Instructor: Chris Stanyer
Course Fee: $341
Estimated Completion Time: 3-4 hrs/week (24 hours total)
This course helps coaches, advisors, and navigators provide the comprehensive supports that enable adults to succeed in an integrated career pathway program. Topics include strategies for identifying and engaging adult learners’ aspirations, addressing barriers, and building a comprehensive network of support to promote persistence. Participants identify the key components of a navigator program and explore the skills needed to implement it effectively.
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Groups and customization
All of our courses are available to groups and can be customized in format or content to meet group needs. Please contact Leah Peterson at 617-385-3740 or lpeterson@worlded.org for more information.
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Cell-Ed Named Finalist in SXSWedu Launch Competition
Earlier this month, EdTech Center partner
Cell-Ed was honored as a finalist in the
SXSWedu Launch competition. Finalists will compete in the SXSWedu Conference and Festival in Austin, TX March 6-9, 2017 for the LAUNCHedu award.
Congratulations Cell-Ed and good luck in March!
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