Training Series & Workshops

Our workshops cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Overviews and demonstrations of emerging digital tools and resources.
  • How adult educators are using technology in creative ways.
  • Building learning experiences in technology-rich environments.
  • Hands-on, collaborative experiences where you can stretch and apply your digital skills.

Do you need help keeping up to date on using technology in adult literacy education? We offer periodic training sessions on timely topics to support your professional development and skill-building and help you meet the practical demands of working with adult learners in the classroom. Our free training covers a wide range of subjects, from emerging digital tools and resources to ways to build learning experiences in technology-rich environments.

Our workshops and training series are usually one-time events or limited series over a few weeks. See below to learn more about or register for our current or upcoming training — or to get an idea of topics we have covered in the past.


What is happening in 2024-2025

Training series

Our training series are usually 2-6 workshops in length. We think training series work best when people can attend most sessions. Participants are provided with recordings and slide decks in case they miss a session or need to review.

Using screen recording and EdPuzzle to engage learners

2 workshops about engaging learners using instructional videos.

This timely training is designed to support educators in understanding and using quick and easy video techniques (screen recordings and EdPuzzle, a tool for adding interactive activities to your favourite videos) to create effective learning experiences and manage student learning.

You can find the outline here: pd.alphaplus.ca/training-outlines/using-quick-screen-recording-and-edpuzzle-to-engage-learners

Our Fall dates are Wednesday October 30 and November 6 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Digital accessibility for educators

A series of 3 workshops about accessibility in three different learning environments.

  • Ten Key Practices for Accessible Content Creation – Discover ten essential practices and tools that elevate the accessibility of your content.
  • Revolutionizing Accessibility with AI – Explore the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI) in making digital content accessible.
  • Exploring Accessibility Features Across Platforms – Acquaint yourself with the top five accessibility features across each platform: PC, Apple, and Google.

You can find the outline here: pd.alphaplus.ca/training-outlines/digital-accessibility-for-educators

Our Fall dates are Friday November 8, 15 and 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Building digital skills with AI

A series of 3 workshops using various AI (artificial intelligence) tools and apps (such as ChatGPT) to foster communication and collaboration with learners. You can find the outline here: pd.alphaplus.ca/training-outlines/ai-for-educators

Our Fall dates are Wednesdays November 27, December 4 and 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Co-creating AI Policy with learners

A series of 3 workshops about what an AI policy that works for adult learners in literacy could look like and how to work with learners to create a policy that offers guidance for how educators and learners using AI to do research, make material more accessible and to support creativity ethically and safely.

Our Winter 2025 dates are Fridays Jabuary 24, 31 and February 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Building digital skills with Google

A series of 6 workshops using the Google Toolbox and Google Classroom to foster communication and collaboration with learners.

Workshop outlines are here.

Communities of Practice

Discover the communities of practice and get ready to meet, explore, work and create alongside your peers.

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One-to-One Support

Work with us to develop innovative technology solutions that effectively advance your program objectives.

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Networking

Connect with fellow adult literacy educators and program administrators in Ontario.

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