Instruction - Digital Learning

Digital Literacy

• Digital Literacy and Technology Integration in Adult Basic Skills Education: A Review of the Research - Beyond supporting the development of digital literacy, find suggestions for integrating digital technologies with instruction that can enrich and extend learning activities.
• Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) – a national initiative designed to help adult education practitioners improve their ability to support learners who struggle to fully engage in tasks that demand use of digital technologies.
• GCF Teachers Guide Microsoft Office – Includes four learning plans teacher can adapt in their classroom; and addresses specific skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and using the cloud through Microsoft and Google accounts.
• GCF Teachers Guide Technology – Contains eight learning plans teachers can adapt in their classroom with their students and encompasses basic computer and Internet skills to advanced skills like image editing and using the cloud.
• GenAI Resources for Educators - links to support educators that want to get caught up on the conversation around generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Curated by the EdTech Center @ World Education.
• New to Technology – Basic technology resources that include a collection of how-to guides and videos.
• Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment and Online Learning – test your skills to see what you know and build your skills through free online units: Basic Computer Skills – Email – Microsoft Word – Career Search Skills.
• Northstar Digital Literacy Standards for Essential Computer Skills – Define the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online; including: basic computer, Internet basics, using email, Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, and Your Digital Footprint.
• Technology Integration Self-Assessment - A tool to help staff identify their strengths with integrating technology into the classroom as well as areas for professional development.

Distance and Blended Learning

• Aspire Distance Education Curricula – Aspire-approved curricula that can be used with students at a distance or in blended learning environments to support classroom instruction.
• Best Practices for Online Learning - For synchronous and asynchronous learning, including models and strategies.
• Converting Classroom Activities to Engaging Virtual Activities – Conversion and design tips for virtual learning.
• CrowdEd Teacher Tools - These resources provide comprehensive lists and information about a wide range of tech tools for education
• Distance Learning for ELLs: Planning Instruction – Plan instruction starting with a needs assessment and incorporate strategies and activities specific to distance learning.
• Do’s and Don’ts of Teaching ELLs Through Remote Learning – Remote learning tips and supports for teachers who have ELLs in their ABE/ASE classrooms.
• IDEAL Blended Learning and Distance Education Handbook Instruction – This chapter introduces an approach to distance and blended learning instruction that encompasses both what we have learned from teachers and the opportunities made possible by new technologies.
• Integrated Digital English Acceleration (I-DEA) Curriculum – this free, online program teaches English language skills in the context of college and careers for learners who face the largest language gaps.
• LINCS Technology and Learning Resource Collection - Learn more about technology and learning by exploring topics such as effective technology practices, technology capacity and infrastructure, 21st century digital literacy skills, how-to guides; and effective uses of technology in adult education instruction and staff development.
• Ready, Set, Go: Steps to Rapidly Start Distance Learning – Guidance to help teachers get started setting distance learning for their students.
• Teacher Demonstrations - Aspire teachers demonstrate specific tools and strategies that they use to implement distance/online learning with students. See Teacher Office Hours in the Ohio Aspire PDN Moodle.
• Tools to Engage and Interact – Virtual tools that help learners engage and interact with the lesson.
• Top 200 Tools for Learning – The top technology tools listed in the 3 sub-lists of personal learning, workplace learning and education. Click on each resource to find a short synopsis of the tool, website information and cost.