This is an in-person opportunity to talk with people who do the work you do. We’ll start with coffee and our famous Kringle, hear a fun presentation from Burlington English staff, have lunch and spend the next session talking about things important to you. Sessions will be of interest to directors and program staff.
Do you want to feel more comfortable and confident hosting Zoom meetings? This 90-minute course will give you an opportunity to ask questions and practice basic Zoom skills (screen share, chat box, minimize/maximize Zoom) as well as some advanced skills (whiteboard, annotation, video sharing).
Come share your experiences, questions, challenges and successes using Northstar and connect with our community of practice. This is for all programs using or thinking about using Northstar Digital Literacy.
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 60-minute course explains best practices for teaching digital skills to adults. Concrete examples are used to illustrate each best practice.
This networking opportunity is for Wisconsin Literacy members who have no paid staff and are volunteer led.
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.
A forum to discuss your agency's GED/HSED program, ask questions and share ideas. This call is for staff or volunteers in programs that offer GED education.
Do you use videos for teaching or training? Use Edpuzzle to make them more interactive! Learn how to use this free tool to: embed notes and assessment questions into your videos, assign videos by sharing a link (no login required), provide immediate feedback to learners, and monitor learner progress.
