September 23rd, 2021 by Tracey Mollins
How can adult literacy instructors preserve the best elements from last year’s pivot to online teaching? The answer may lie in AlphaPlus’s Educator Network (eNet) . “Right now, blended learning is top of mind because the pandemic forced many literacy educators to try new approaches and technologies,” says Guylaine Vinet from AlphaPlus. Educators who worked […]
February 26th, 2019 by Administrator
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 finding apps from scratch.
November 12th, 2018 by Administrator
A cross-case analysis of six community-based programs in Ontario’s Literacy and Basic Skills system (2018).
May 16th, 2017 by Alan Cherwinski
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 […]
November 20th, 2016 by Alan Cherwinski
Chromium OS is the open-source development version of Chrome OS, a Google operating system (OS) that Chromebooks use. An entirely free OS, Chromium converts PC computers and laptops into state-of-the-art CloudReady devices that work much like Chromebooks. That means outdated computer systems can be retooled with Chromium OS, including powerful Google Apps and tools. Accompanied […]
July 24th, 2016 by Alan Cherwinski
Voici un excellent truc que nous avons appris lors d’une visite dans un programme d’AFB. La technologie nous permet de travailler plus vite, plus intelligemment et de n’importe où. Cependant, elle implique aussi de se créer et de se rappeler des douzaines de mots de passe sûrs pour accéder à notre travail et nos médias. […]
by Alan Cherwinski
DownloadHelper (Free!) When it comes to your organisation’s technical know how, we can help you catch up, keep up, or stay ahead of the pack. Whether you apply technologies at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level, we want to help you adopt a range of tools that suit your needs. That’s why this month we’re […]
March 11th, 2015 by Monika Jankowska-Pacyna
Protopage is a personalized page and RSS reader (accessible from any computer or mobile device) that allows you to collect and easily access your own selection of news sites and blogs.
It is super easy to use – you can add any feed you want with the Add Widgets button on top of the page, or you can drag content right onto the desktop.
This is a great tool for anyone interested in having a page with various links, resources and RSS feeds. Learners can benefit from using Protopage as well. It can help them manage their schedules and quickly find links and resources from any location at any time.
January 15th, 2015 by Monika Jankowska-Pacyna
Join us this March to learn how Maxine, an adult literacy instructor at Dixon Hall in Toronto, is using Evernote to foster independent learning with students. Maxine, who was a reluctant adopter of digital technology in her class, was searching for a way to meet the challenge of working alone with a multi-level group, which […]
December 2nd, 2014 by Monika Jankowska-Pacyna
Google Keep is a free application developed by Google that allows you to quickly save notes, lists and pictures, even record voice memos, and quickly find them on your devices. Keep can be set up on your Android phone or tablet, as well as on a computer and everything you add syncs across all of […]
November 20th, 2014 by Monika Jankowska-Pacyna
On November 18, 2014, at 3 pm, Monika Jankowska-Pacyna delivered the Google Chrome – a web browser with apps and extensions webinar. Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers used worldwide, recognized for being secure, fast, simple and stable. Chrome allows users to synchronize their bookmarks, history, and settings across all devices. […]