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Researching Promise in the Midst of Heterogeneity and Mobility
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The Adult Numeracy in the Digital Era (ANDE) project set out to evaluate a technology-enhanced numeracy course across multiple sites in Pennsylvania. ANDE is a technology-enhanced, standards-aligned adult numeracy course and accompanying professional development package of supports for building classroom community, productive mindsets, and effective learning habits.
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AAACE 2026 Annual Conference
This centennial theme honors a century of transformative impact in adult education—celebrating the educators, learners, and communities whose commitment has strengthened the field through wars, crises, and social change. It recognizes the joy of lifelong learning, the resilience that sustains progress, and the purpose that drives adults to create better lives and stronger communities. By placing well-being and joy at the center, the theme affirms that adult education is not only about skill development, but also about human flourishing and collective renewal.
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Managing Cross-Contamination in Adult Education Research
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The Writing in Adult Secondary Education (W-ASE) Project has two aims: to design and evaluate a technology-supported curriculum for teaching adult learners how to write an argumentative essay using a word processor on a computer; and, to develop a concurrent professional development delivery model to help teachers use our curriculum. The curriculum includes 16 lessons to be taught twice a week over 2-3 months at adult education programs. It includes digital writing skills instruction, as well as a focus on argumentative essay writing skills, strategies, and…
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Supporting Teachers and Learners in Technology-Supported Instruction
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The Writing in Adult Secondary Education (W-ASE) Project was designed to address a two-fold challenge in adult education: how to help learners develop both digital writing skills and their ability to write effective argumentative essays. Drawing on an evidence-based curriculum originally designed for college students who struggled with writing, the W-ASE team adapted lessons for adult learners at the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) levels 2–6 (high beginning through advanced literacy skills). The intervention included 16 lessons delivered…
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The Forum 2026 - NAWB
The Forum (sponsored by the National Association of Workforce Boards) is the premier annual event for workforce leaders, employers, educators, and partners working to build stronger communities and competitive economies. It’s the one place where policy, practice, and partnership come together, equipping you with the insights, resources, and connections to drive impact at home.
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SXSWU EDU
SXSW EDU is 300+ sessions and workshops across 4 days in Austin, where inspiration and creativity are unlocked, with 15+ powerful films and performances, 2 trailblazing competitions, 50+ interactive exhibitions, and 120+ mentorship and networking opportunities that spark new possibilities in education.
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Horizons 2025
Horizons, presented by Jobs for the Future, is where we explore the newest ideas for transforming the field and center the voices of the people most impacted by the transformation. Join us at our annual summit when we return to New Orleans on June 10-11, 2025, to ignite change and take bold steps toward building a future that works for everyone.
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IDEAL Institute 2025
You're invited to join digital education leaders from across the country for three days as we share innovative practices and discuss solutions for shared challenges. Learn about the latest technology like Generative AI, learning models such as HyFlex and distance education, and resources used by state staff, programs, educators, and learners to build digital literacy skills and support goal achievement.
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Adult Learning and Education in Digital Environments: Learning From Global Efforts to Promote Digital Literacy and Basic Skills of Vulnerable Populations
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Adult Learning and Education in Digital Environments: Learning From Global Efforts to Promote Digital Literacy and Basic Skills of Vulnerable PopulationsAuthor: Judy A. Alamprese, MAJournal: Adult Learning, Volume 35, Issue 2AbstractThe pervasive role of digital technologies in adult learning and education (ALE) was a prominent theme throughout the deliberations of the Seventh International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VII) held June 15-17, 2022 in Morocco. CONFINTEA VII embodied the worldwide interest in digital technologies through the use of a…
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Developing digital proficiencies of English learners in adult education
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All around the globe, the development of digital skills is considered a priority because individuals are increasingly asked to interact with digital information. Digital literacy is required to communicate effectively and accomplish social and work-related tasks. Although there is a significant body of literature on the development of digital proficiencies in educational settings from elementary school to university, there is limited research with adults who are continuing their education later in life, usually outside of formal educational systems.
The purpose of this paper is to report results from a study conducted with English learners in an adult education program in the U.S. The study evaluated the digital component of a new curriculum named CILIA-T (Content-Integrated Language Instruction for Adults with Technology Support), CILIA-T is a 16-module curriculum supporting adult learners to build their English skills, US History and Civics knowledge and digital proficiencies.
