Webinar

Join guest presenters, Aydin Durgunoglu and Erin Cary with the University of Minnesota Duluth to learn about a new curriculum that integrates Civics, US History and English instruction enhanced by digital resources and activities, called Content

Hear about an innovative healthcare bridge program and how edtech can support evidence-based language learning! Comprehending the specialized language used in academic and specific career fields frequently poses a hurdle for English Language Learners (ELLs). ELLs striving to access education often encounter additional obstacles, which can be mitigated through the effective integration of educational technology into strategically designed programs. By crafting programs that cater to the unique needs of these learners, we create the opportunity for increased enrollment and a stronger community connection. This talk will discuss the challenges as well as the strategies and solutions for addressing their needs in post-secondary and adult education settings.

Satisfied with current NRS tests? Probably not. On June 13th, come learn what the future of Measurable Skill Gains assessment looks like. Assessment researchers and leading adult education practitioners will describe how revolutionary new methods are being applied to support the next generation of NRS assessments under a Department of Education project. Skills developed in IET and workplace learning tasks are hard to measure. This webinar will describe how future assessments will be closely aligned to close this gap. Presented by: Anson Green, Maria Elena Oliveri, Jen Vanek, and Javier Suárez-Álvarez Register here

Satisfied with current NRS tests? Probably not. Come learn what the future of Measurable Skill Gains assessment looks like. Assessment researchers and leading adult education practitioners will describe how revolutionary new methods are being applied to support the next generation of NRS assessments under a Department of Education project. Skills developed in IET and workplace learning tasks are hard to measure. This webinar will describe how future assessments will be closely aligned to close this gap. Presented by: Anson Green, Maria Elena Oliveri, Jen Vanek, and Javier Suárez-Álvarez

ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. It is being used by everyone from real estate agents to school students. But ChatGPT is only one example of generative artificial intelligence (AI). There are numerous other AI tools that are available for various purposes.  This webinar will provide an introduction to artificial intelligence (AI), recent developments in AI, and its implications for adult educators across the spectrum from higher education, workplace development, and adult literacy. The webinar will explore AI in international contexts, the ethical, and technological considerations of AI. Sponsored by: American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)

Summer is over and the traditional "school year" is ramping back up. Join Rachel Riggs of Word Education and Nell Eckersley of NYC Support and Technical Assistance to revisit the topics and questions that were swirling in the Linking EdTech + Digital Literacy Coffee Break back in May. Let's learn from one another during National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week as we share new ideas for integrating technology and building digital skills in adult education.

The TSTM-SkillBlox research team is rolling into another exciting EdTech Maker Space project. As they develop content to support the integration of Teaching Skills That Matter, this Maker Space will focus on designing activities for the nine skill areas.  Join the Info Session to hear more about the project background, goals, logistics, and how to get involved.  Register now! 

The Aspen Institute brings us a timely session on the Future of Work! As the CREATE Adult Skills Network navigates the ever-changing landscape of technology, we are eager to see what we can learn about workforce development in this age that will inform our design of technology-based interventions for adult learners. Click here to register. Read Aspen Institute's description of this event: