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Tech User of the Month
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State-Provided Online Curricula
Training Options
Burlington offers asynchronous self-paced training and synchronous virtual training. To request either, please reach out to [email protected].
New and seasoned users, find out 'What's New with Burlington?'
- August 26 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Register here.
Tips for Success
Check out the flyer on how Burlington can now integrate to your LMS, which is specifically designed to digitize unit tests that are typically PDF or worksheet based.
Training Options
Getting Started with Discovery Education: reach out to [email protected] with a proposed date, time, and number of teachers. Please note that DE requires a minimum of 5 attendees to hold training.
The below recordings of past sessions are also available for you to watch (recommend viewing in the order below):
Check out Discovery Education at the 2022 Adult Education Institute! Sessions include:
- Teaching and Learning with Discovery Education, &
Discovery Education: Bring English Alive with 5 in 75!
Tips for Success
Watch this 5 minute video with an overview of what Discovery Education can offer your students this program year. Please note that while the opening image is of children, the rest of the video is non-age specific.
Training Options
There is no formal training needed to get started with EdReady as it was built for students to self-enroll and take control of their learning. We do however, offer an Instructor Quick Start Guide and you can request synchrnonous support at any time, reach out to [email protected].
Make it easier to surface real-time student performance information. EdRedy Notifications, coming August 15th, will proactively inform you of key student behaviors (as determined by you)! Watch the teaser video here.
Tips for Success
Visit our shared Google folder with EdReady resources for Algebra 1, English, and Developmental Math.
Training Options
Asynchronous Training
This introduction video will give you an overview of the Essential Ed platform and guidance on how to access additional asynchronous training within the platform.
Synchronous Virtual Training for Arizona Adult Educators
Note that all sessions are capped at 40 participants, and you will need to have your log-in credentials ready in order to participate effectively.
July 21 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Register Here
July 29 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Register Here
August 10 - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Register Here
August 26 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Register Here
National Synchronous Virtual Training
Discover how to identify common learning differences in your adult students and instructional strategies that help accommodate each learning difference.
- August 16 - 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Register here
Tips for Success
Stay One Step Ahead with these login tips for Essential Ed!
The infographic here has links to downloadable resources and websites that will be helpful as we get to know Essential Education better this program year.
Our Essential Education contact for support is John Balentine, he can be reached at [email protected].
Teacher Verification Model (TVM)
Blended Learning Certification (TVM Requirement)
This course will ensure your understanding of blended learning as an instructional model to use the TVM effectively. Then, it will walk through the processes for earning/reporting attendance hours through the Teacher Verification Model. It will conclude with a capstone to demonstrate your understanding of the TVM process. Click here to enroll
Video Walkthrough for Lesson Submission
Click here for a video walkthrough of the template for submitting lessons to ensure your submission can be effectively used by other AZ Adult Educators.
Lesson Template
After you have successfully completed* the Blended Learning Certification course, submit a lesson for the TVM using this template.
*Successful completion = receiving a Certificate of Completion for the course which must be kept on file at the program (digitally or physically).
TVM Lesson Repository Tutorials for Using the Repository
Click here for an instructional video on how to navigate the TVM repository to find lessons you can use in your own classroom.
Infographic on new search features to help filter through the 1,800+ submissions.
TVM Lesson Repository
Thank you for growing our repository to over 1,800 AZ Adult Education Content Standards aligned lessons! Follow the steps below to access/navigate the TVM Lesson Repository
Click the link above then select “Make a copy"
Use the drop-down boxes to select your filter/search criteria
Delete the cell to clear the filter
EdTech Professional Learning Resources
WHY? We Heard You; responses to our Needs Assessment Survey requested the regular delivery of quick tech tips. We are happy to begin bi-weekly Tech Tips for quick and fun helpful hints, new ideas, and ways to troubleshoot. All will be placed into a Padlet for your convenience; bookmark the page to get the latest updates! Each tip can be printed to post around your facility or emailed out to other faculty and staff! We are happy to take requests for topics, reach out to [email protected] with your idea.
Table of Digital Tools & Their Role in Your Classroom
With so many tools and so little time, it can be difficult to narrow down the right tool for the instructional goal. To help with this, we have created a table that gives a description about a tool, its corresponding instructional category*, and links to a tutorial video on how to use it to enhance instruction.
*Instructional categories are based on a 2021 COABE session ‘The Seven Elements of a Highly Effective Remote Teaching/Learning Program’).
Teachers 'N' Technology (TNT) Session Recordings
Click here to access recordings to all the dynamite sessions from TNT 2022!
Training Catalog
Browse our catalog of training offerings for both specific tools and instructional strategies. Then, submit your request using this form. Refer to the Table of Digital Tools & Their Role in Your Classroom in the section above for more information on a specific tool.
Blended & Distance Learning
Check out this table that briefly describes various digital tools that can be used in all access scenarios (from a computer with reliable internet to a cell phone with unreliable internet to no internet or computer access).
HyFlex Learning
Check out this infographic to learn a bit more about what it entails and how to get started.
HyFlex Choice Board! Click here to learn about engagement strategies, technology tips, and more!
Library Resources
State Land Department’s Statewide Map of Public Wifi Hotspots
A Tucson Based Group is Mapping Wifi and Food Distribution Sites for Their Communities
Wifi Hotspot Lending Program: Reach out to your local library to see if they are a participant of this program.
A Collaborative Digital Equity Initiative: Get FREE tech help with anything from help with computer issues, finding free wifi hotspots, to using your smartphone to access email and other apps!
Assessments & Curricula
Northstar Digital Literacy has NSOL platform courses freely available at the moment, including: Basic Computer Skills, Email, Microsoft Word, and Career Search Skills.
Digital Skills Library is an open repository of free learning resources designed to help all adult learners develop the digital skills needed to achieve their personal, civic, educational, and career goals.
Google Applied Digital Skills for students to learn job-ready skills with video-based lessons, free.
Courses for Instructors
Google Applied Digital Skills for teachers gives access to video-based lessons to prepare students for jobs in the digital age.
LINCS Integrating Technology Self-Paced Courses:
Build a Lesson with OER
Integrating Technology in the Adult Education Classroom
ESL Pro Module 2: Integrating Digital Literacy into Adult English Language Instruction
Building a Google Site for Your Blended Classroom
Focus: Explore how Google Suite can support the learning goal(s) in the blended classroom. Create a Google Site with a curated YouTube video, a Google Form, and some written guidance for students to follow. Click here to enroll
Digital Literacy for Teachers (Beginner to Intermediate Level)
Focus: Introductory training on Microsoft Office Suite and Google G Suite to support Digital Literacy in the classroom. Click here to enroll
Digital Literacy for Teachers (Intermediate Level)
Focus: Internet security, copyright & fair use, the Creative Commons, creating engaging presentations, utilizing feedback tools, creating surveys, and analyzing survey results. Click here to enroll
Instructional Strategies
Focus: Instructional strategies that are often referred to as 'The Marzano 9’, along with a range of technology tools that can be integrated into your instruction. Click here to enroll
Blended Learning Certification (TVM Requirement)
Focus: Ensure an understanding of blended learning as a mode of instruction. You will also have a thorough understanding, and provide evidence to show as such, of the 'teacher verification model'. Click here to enroll
Arizona Policy
Approved Online Curricula
This infographic contains the description for the three NRS approved proxy reporting models and the approved online curricula for each! Click here to view.
