Prerequisite: none
This 90-minute course will cover how to set up virtual meetings and invite learners; common features of video conferencing platforms; and best practices for successful remote teaching. You will leave feeling more prepared for your first remote lessons!
Required equipment: Join this training from the device you will use for teaching. Some features of Zoom may not be available on mobile devices, but this can help you empathize with your student’s view. Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion. Plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can use your audio.
*Wisconsin Literacy members looking to customize this training for a group of tutors can contact jamie@wisconsinliteracy.org.
This networking opportunity is for Wisconsin Literacy members who have no paid staff and are volunteer led.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Digital Literacy
How to Teach Digital Literacy
Tutoring with Northstar (or familiarity with another digital literacy curriculum)
This 90-min. workshop addresses how to add digital skill instruction to the ELL, adult literacy, GED or citizenship instruction tutors are already doing. Participants will learn how to break down digital literacy curriculum to meet these integration goals. They will create lesson plans and share ideas with other participants in the course.
Required equipment: You can join this training on a computer, smartphone or tablet. Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion. Plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can use your audio.
This networking opportunity is for staff and volunteers who coordinate your tutor training, learner/tutor matching, and any other aspect of your tutor programming.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Literacy
This 90-minute course offers supported exploration of the online resource Northstar so that tutors can feel prepared to introduce the digital literacy curriculum to their students. Tutors will navigate the platform as a student and have time to try out the assessments and online practice. They will also role play teaching with Northstar teacher-led lesson scripts.
Required equipment: You will need to join this training on a computer or laptop. Northstar is not fully compatible with mobile devices (smartphones and tablets). Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion. Plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can use your audio.
*Wisconsin Literacy members looking to customize this training for a group of tutors can contact jamie@wisconsinliteracy.org
This Zoom call is for staff or volunteers who provide literacy programming in coordination with libraries.
Share your experiences, questions, challenges, and successes using Northstar Digital Literacy and connect with our community of practice.
USA Learns is a free website to help adults learn English online and prepare to become US citizens. Come learn how to incorporate this online resource into your ELL instruction.
