At AlphaPlus, we use case notes to record our coaching experiences. Each AlphaPlus coach has developed his or her own system of keeping records. We decided that a guide on writing effective case notes for digital literacy training services would better support our work as coaches. We hoped that our guide and our record of […]

HOW TO FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IN THE APP STORE Today, there are 2 million applications available in the App Store. That can make it tough to find the right one for your literacy program, especially if you aren’t sure what you’re looking for. That’s why we’re giving you tips, hints, and tricks for […]

The December 2018 updated list of assistive technology to help people with learning and other challenges that may affect their learning.

Take advantage of our new one-time technology demos designed for individuals and teams. Our new on-demand demonstration sessions allow you to request customized support and advice that helps individuals and teams become more comfortable with different tools and topics. These sessions provide a personalized, hands-on overview of a technology tool or an application and show […]

Yes I Can- A Mental Health Guide for Adult Literacy Facilitators – Written by Jennifer E. Hewitt. Published by Project Read ( Kitchener-Waterloo) Webinar: Mental Health Guide Q & A

What happened after Dixon Hall went digital with Evernote to deliver individualized learning We caught up with coaching client Maxine Brown-Simpson of Dixon Hall to see how moving her curriculum to a digital platform improved learning and her program. Tell us a bit about your program. Our program delivers literacy and basic skills for a […]

We are delighted to announce the addition of Karen Bosworth to the AlphaPlus Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for guiding organizational activities providing the expertise and oversight needed to help us achieve our goals and carry out our mission. Board Chair, Agnes Bielecka, along with her fellow members, welcomes Karen to the team. […]

Soon we will be inviting even more organizations to participate in technology coaching. During ongoing, collaborative sessions with adult education teams, we provide tools, training and tailored one-on-one service to organizations using technology at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Through collaborative coaching, our experienced AlphaPlus consultants assist organizations providing adult education services to: Adopt […]

Literacy Nipissing participates in the Literacy Uplift project to develop an app for adult learners. We spoke with Vandra McQuarrie, Executive Director at Literacy Nipissing, about her organization’s role in developing the app and testing it with adult learners.

Together we will explore the digital skills needed for employment, education and independence. What digital skills do employers expect? What digital skills are essential for success in post-secondary? What digital skills do we need to navigate the world every day? [ecs-list-events id=”10227″ design=”standard” excerpt=’true’]