DIGITAL INCLUSION HOME | SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | RESOURCES | SOCIAL MEDIA | ADULT LEARNERS | PADLET
National Digital Inclusion Week (DIW) is an annual week of awareness, recognition, and celebration. With support from COABE, members will have access to daily specialized programming, a social media toolkit, advocacy and awareness tools, and state of the art resources.
Everyone deserves the opportunity to use technology to live, learn, work, and thrive, and adult education reaches all of the covered populations under the Digital Equity Act and BEAD funding. We hope you will join us throughout the week to learn, share, network, advocate, and promote digital equity in your program and community!
“I really enjoyed all of the sessions, and the digital literacy session was amazing! “
Haley, ESL Instructor, NC
| Monday, October 2nd | |
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11:00 am ET Replay |
Kickoff Digital Inclusion Week with COABE and the US Department of Education Join COABE as we kick off Digital Inclusion Week with Ji Soo Song, Digital Equity Advisor from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology (OET). |
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2:00 pm ET Replay |
Google Scholarships to Upskill Learners (Free for 500 adult learners and teachers) Learn about the 500 scholarships for high demand workforce certificates that are being awarded to the field of adult education through a unique partnership between COABE and Google! Teachers and Learners may apply. Hear about the cohort and mentorship supports that are underway for the Google scholars. Attendees may apply immediately! Seats are limited. Presented by Sharon Bonney. |
| Tuesday, October 3rd | |
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11:00 am ET Replay |
Advocacy and Awareness The national Digital Equity Act includes $2.75 billion to promote digital equity and inclusion. States are currently developing their State Digital Equity Plans that must be submitted to the federal government next year. COABE has put together a cadre of Digital Change Agents to make sure adult education programs are participating in their state planning. In this session we will review the basics of the Digital Equity Act, meet some of these Digital Change Agents, review the call to action with our Ignite/Engage Voter Voice (Take Action for Digital Equity) and discuss ways we can all get involved. Presented by Nell Eckersley. |
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2:00 pm ET Replay |
Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) Programming and Instruction: Guidance to Support your Instruction and Programs The Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) model supports student choice in how they learn: in-person, synchronously online, or asynchronously online. This session describes HyFlex and introduces a free resource developed to help adult foundational education instructors and programs (including basic literacy, ABE, ASE/HSE Prep, and ESL/ESOL) set up and implement the model. The resources, created in collaboration with innovative practitioners, include the Guide for Design and Implementation of Hybrid–Flexible (HyFlex) Models in adult education and associated videos. Presented by Destiny Simpson, Vi Hawes, Jen Vanek, and David Rosen. |
| Wednesday, October 4th | |
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11:00 am ET Replay |
Designing Digital Tasks for Diverse Adult Learners to Solve Real-World Problems The ability to apply math and literacy skills is an essential aspect of every adult’s life, but this knowledge is useless unless adults can apply it to solve real-world problems. This session invites participants to discover how the Adult Skills Assessment Program is designing technology-enhanced numeracy and literacy tasks while meeting the needs of diverse adult learners to solve real-world problems. Presented by Javier Suarez-Alvarez, Duy Pham, and Maria Elena Oliveri. |
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2:00 pm ET Replay |
Helping Adult ELLs Develop Digital Literacy and Resilience: Strategies for Teachers For adults, learning digital skills needs to be contextualized into relevant activities that they encounter every day. In addition to digital literacy skills, adult learners need to develop digital resilience, which is defined as,”the awareness, skills, agility, and confidence to be empowered users of new technologies and adapt to changing digital demands” (EdTech Center @ World Education). In this session, we explore strategies and resources instructors can utilize to help adult ELLs develop digital literacy and resilience. Presented by Dr. Glenda Rose. |
| Thursday, October 5th | |
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11:00 am ET Replay |
Beyond Kahoot!: Games and Apps to Teach and Engage Students Expand your digital horizons and see new and exciting ways to engage your students both in class and out. We will look at a variety of online games and apps that will stimulate your students with often little to no work for you! Plus, we will learn how to move beyond just reviewing information to teaching with these free online products. Presented by Amber Miller. View Handout. |
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2:00 pm ET Replay |
Instruction Without Boundaries: Six Instructional Strategies for Any Classroom Setting Whether you are teaching in-person, blended, or completely virtual, this session will combine a variety of researched instructional approaches with effective educational technology in an effort to enhance learning. Participants will leave with a diverse toolbox of instructional strategies paired with free EdTech tools that will ensure all students have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of classroom environment. Toolbox strategies include Classroom Routines, Engagement, Collaboration, Inquiry & Critical Thinking, Creativity and Innovation, Assessment and Feedback. Presented by Matthew Rhoads. |
| Friday, October 6th | |
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11:00 am ET
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Beyond the Adult Education and Literacy Tradition: Where Do We Go From Here? Presented by: Jacqueline Aguilera Explore the journey from offering traditional user tech applications to include evolving tech industries and opportunities, pushing digital equity and inclusion boundaries and upskilling & reskilling for the next tech generation. Some fear that the digital revolution is steering us away from the purpose of adult education, and that we are at risk of losing focus on the populations we are serving and their immediate needs. This session examines the emerging technology-driven expansion of traditional adult education programming beyond today’s “hot jobs.” We will explore an approach to expand training for traditional user applications and employment:
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2:00 pm ET Replay |
Grand Closing with Digital Expert, Monica Burns Explore how generative artificial intelligence tools (like ChatGPT) can revolutionize the way you work. In this virtual presentation, we’ll look at ways to strategically use generative artificial intelligence (AI), including chatbots like ChatGPT, to accelerate your workflow, not substitute your role as an educator, as it helps to streamline your daily tasks and save time in the process. During this webinar, you will learn what prompts and questions to try out, as you explore the power, potential, and possibilities of artificial intelligence for educator productivity. This session is for those who are curious about the role of artificial intelligence in education, including educators who work directly with students of all ages, educators who coach classroom teachers, and school and district administrators looking to better understand the impact of AI in education. |
