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COABE 2026 National Conference
Join The World's Largest Adult Education Conference Featuring: More Than 15 Strands | Nearly 500 State Of The Art, National Level, Sessions | Expert Presenters | Niche Vendors And Large Publishers | Awards, Recognition, And Funding | Networking With Colleagues From Across The Country
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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.
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Defining and Assessing Literacy and Numeracy Skills for 21st Century Adult Learners: A Summary of Research and Practice
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Numerous definitions of literacy and numeracy have been developed to date. In this report, we summarized and analyzed 20 definitions of literacy and numeracy. These definitions often respond to specific stakeholders’ goals and agendas. In this paper, however, we do not aim to provide an integrated definition of literacy and numeracy for all people in all places. Instead, we believe operational definitions of constructs as relevant as literacy and numeracy must respond to specific needs given at a specific moment.
(September 2022)
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TESOL International Convention & Expo
With thousands of attendees, hundreds of education sessions, and 50+ exhibits, the TESOL International Convention & Expo is the largest professional development event in the English language teaching field.
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Numeracy Education for Adult Learners: A Scan of the Field
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The brief provides a comprehensive picture of the adult numeracy education landscape and key factors impacting adult numeracy learning and technology use to inform further research and support the development of an ANDE course and related professional development.
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Insights Into Adult Education: A Need for Flexibility and Innovation
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In this blog post, Carnegie Math Pathways and their research partners share their interactions with adult learners and instructors, and their initial exploratory research into adult numeracy and digital literacy—providing critical insights into ways that the adult education field demands more flexible and creative research and development solutions that account for the realities of adult education.
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ProLiteracy 2024 Annual Conference
ProLiteracy is holding their annual conference October 6-9 in Baltimore, MD. Visit their website for more information on submitting a proposal (due 2/23), updates and more information.
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AAACE 2024 Annual Conference
Creating New Trajectories for Adult Education - The word trajectory has several meanings. In general terms, a trajectory is the path of an object through space, or through the path of life a person chooses. In geometry a trajectory is a curve or surface that cuts through all other curves or surfaces of a given system at a constant angle. Just as the word has several meanings, the theme of “Creating new trajectories for adult education” could have multiple for conference attendees. The most obvious application is that education changes the path of an adult student. Education changes the lives of our adult students in many ways – and from many different angles – thus impacting both the individual and their family system.
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COABE National Conference
Learn about the new best practices and receive targeted training from national level speakers. Over 30 strands-comprised of more than 400 break out sessions will be offered, providing valuable, state-of-the-art training that you will be able to take back to your adult education program!
Join more than 2,500 conferees and enjoy numerous networking opportunities with your peers in adult education from around the country!
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EdTech Strategy Session: Empowering English Language Learners
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.
