AL-Digital Literacy & Computer-Based Testing Skills Series Part 2: Integrating Technology in Adult Education

Series Overview: What are the most important technology skills adult students (and teachers) need to develop in preparation to take the TASC on a computer and for career and post-secondary success? What are some ways the practice of these skills can be integrated into existing instruction? This four-part series on digital literacy and computer-based testing skills will explore these questions and some promising answers. Participants will spend time learning about tools and methods they can use with their students, develop a plan on how to integrate what they have learned, and then take time to try out their plans before a final face-to-face workshop in which participants will report back on their experiences so we can learn from each other’s challenges and success.

Session 2: Integrating Technology in Adult Education

This workshop will begin by exploring the basic computer skills students need to take computer based tests including the TASC. We will explore how laptops and mobile devices can be used to develop and practice these skills. We will then discuss how to integrate technology tools and skills into lessons participants already do with their students. Participants will create a lesson plan to incorporate their choice of skills and technology tools, and put that lesson plan into practice over the subsequent 5 weeks.

Audience: ABE, Pre-HSE and HSE Instructors

Presenter: Nell Eckersley

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