2 December 2024
Winter Break Activities
NEW for 2024: WINTER SOLSTICE ACTIVITIES
Educator Resources
Resource Library
Featured Resources
How to Guides
2 December 2024
Where can I get help using Generative AI?
Links to AI tools and resources for educators.
Educator Resources
24 March 2024
What is differentiated learning?
Read more about differentiated learning and possible activities to do with learners.
Educator Resources
22 March 2024
What is disinformation? (activities to do with learners)
Read more about disinformation and possible activities to do with learners.
Educator Resources
22 March 2024
How do computer basics fit into a blended learning cycle?
Where can I find computer basics lessons and activities that fit into a digital-skills blended-learning cycle?
Educator Resources
23 January 2024
Creating a collaborative learning space
Learn how to use Google Slides to create activities that learners can do alongside each other individually or in groups.
Educator Resources
4 December 2023
Online quizzes and formative assessment
What is formative assessment? An evaluation done during the learning process. It informs the learner and the instructor about what…
Educator Resources
25 May 2023
What is ChatGPT?
Information about ChatGPT and other AI tools and resources for educators. We keep adding to the resource list.
Educator Resources
25 May 2023
What is SAMR?
SAMR is a reflection tool that can help educators think about how digital technology integration is supporting learning.
Educator Resources
25 May 2023
How can I empower learners with choice?
Being creative and finding engaging options for learners to explore inspires teachers and learners alike.
Educator Resources
25 May 2023
What is a HyperDoc?
A HyperDoc is a digital document where all components of a learning cycle have been pulled together into one central…
Educator Resources
26 April 2023
Where can I find computer basics lessons and activities?
A collection of resources to support learners trying to “catch up” on some foundational digital skills.
Educator Resources
26 April 2023
What is Magic Write in Canva?
Have you heard about AI text generator in Canva? Simply start a Doc in Canva and use + symbol to…
Educator Resources
21 March 2023
Educator Network: Resources we love
A digital toolbox by and for Ontario literacy educators – blended learning resources, activities and tools that practitioners are recommending.
Educator Resources
1 October 2022
How can I build community in remote learning environments?
We created this resource with the Silver Linings Café participants in June 2020. We updated it in October 2022.
Educator Resources
23 September 2022
What are Synchronous and Asynchronous learning?
Defintions: Designing blended learning often includes choosing when to use synchronous learning and when to use asynchronous learning for the…
Educator Resources
22 August 2022
The Digital Inclusion Playbook
The Digital Inclusion Playbook is filled with ideas, information and resources you can use to support local digital inclusion efforts.
Administrator Resources
12 August 2022
Blended learning curriculum frameworks
The frameworks help us evaluate if the technology is enhancing, extending and/or transforming learning.
Educator Resources
10 August 2022
Choice Boards and learner agency
Using Choice Boards as part of a blended learning approach can enhance opportunities for learner agency.
Educator Resources
10 August 2022
Canvas How to’s
Canvas is a robust learning management system you can use for free.
Educator Resources
10 August 2022
Jamboard Tip Sheet and samples
Jamboard is a whiteboard that has a free online version. Jamboard is closing down on December 31, 2024.
Educator Resources
10 August 2022
Padlet Tip Sheet
Padlet is a mini interactive website where you can create online discussions and opportunities for collaborative learning.
Educator Resources
10 August 2022
Answer Garden Tip Sheet
AnswerGarden is place where you can ask one short question online.
Educator Resources
26 July 2022
Curated Resources: Create your own collection
We can help you collect and share resources with learners, staff or volunteers.
Educator Resources
26 July 2022
Digital technology for learning website
Frameworks, approaches and theoretical foundations relevant to adult literacy.
Educator Resources
26 July 2022
Curating Resources in Adult Literacy
Develop curation strategies for teaching and with learners.
Educator Resources
26 July 2022
What is Reflective Practice?
Develop a reflective process that works for you and the people you work with.
Educator Resources
24 July 2022
Choosing devices for your program
AlphaPlus can help you plan and choose devices that best suit your needs and fit into your budget.
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Creating a website for your program
AlphaPlus can help you choose a website builder and guide you through the website planning and creation process.
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Choosing a social media platform for your program
AlphaPlus can help you choose and learn about social media for your program.
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Choosing a video conferencing tool for your program
AlphaPlus can help you choose a video conferencing tool or tools that will work best for your program and your…
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Choosing a productivity suite for your program
AlphaPlus can help you choose and learn about a productivity suite that will work best for your program.
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Choosing a learning management system
AlphaPlus can help you choose an learning management system for use in your program.
Administrator Resources
18 December 2021
Moodle
AlphaPlus has advanced the use of Moodle since 2007 because it’s a free, open-source, community-based learning management system (LMS).
Administrator Resources
1 July 2021
From binders to HyperDocs
A HyperDoc is a teaching and learning tool that helps you organize content and instructional activities.
Educator Resources
31 March 2021
Post-secondary digital skills readiness assessment
An assessment to determine whether learners are ready to use digital technology in post-secondary education.
Educator Resources
28 January 2021
Resources for Online and Offline Learning
A collection of shareable, free and high-quality learning materials.
Educator Resources
4 January 2021
App Store Tips
Today, there are 2 million applications available in the App Store. That can make it tough to find the right…
Educator Resources
2 December 2020
Blended Learning and the Four Cs in LBS
An infographic describing the four Cs of blended learning: creativity, communication, collaboration and using critical thinking skills to construct knowledge…
Educator Resources
18 December 2018
Digital technology for personalized learning
See how digital technology can enhance an instructor\’s capacity to personalize learning for diverse groups.
Educator Resources
13 February, 2018
Number Sense and Technology
In this webinar, we looked at research about number sense, some promising practices and how digital technology can support the…
Educator Resources
13 March, 2018
What Is Blended Learning?
AlphaPlus staff worked with Audrey Gardner and Matthias Sturm on a paper that describes blended learning in literacy and basic…
Educator Resources
11 September, 2017
DLI Tech Tuesdays: Using Google Sites
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Educator Resources
13 June, 2017
Tech Tuesday: Creating digital learner surveys using Google Forms
Guest presenter Charlotte Parliament, Literacy and Essential Skills Program Coordinator at Simcoe County District School…
Educator Resources
9 May, 2017
Tech Tuesday: Supporting learners with online assessments and digital tools
Navigating online surveys is becoming more common for learners as programs assess clients and gather…
Educator Resources
21 February, 2017
Tech Tuesdays: Protopage (2017)
Protopage is a free and easy-to-use RSS reader, Internet start page and virtual desktop. If you have ever wished to…
Educator Resources
14 February, 2017
Tech Tuesday: Digital Skills for Employment, Further Education Training &…
During this 2017 webinar we explore the digital skills needed for employment, education and independence:…
Educator Resources
10 January, 2017
Tech Tuesday: Dropbox
This 2017 webinar provides an overview of Dropbox and how it can be used as an alternative for an internal…
Educator Resources
20 October, 2015
Tech Tuesdays: Reading and Writing with Google
Tech Tuesday: Reading and Writing with Google (guest presenter Danielle Gignac)
Educator Resources
9 March, 2015
DLI Tech Tuesday: Using Evernote
DLI Tech Tuesday: Using Evernote with low-level adult literacy students – success story
Educator Resources
11 October, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Smart Board
SMARTBoard – a closer look at SMART Exchange, Notebook, Notebook Express and SMART kapplack – a powerful instant messaging and…
Educator Resources
12 April, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Quizlet
Use Quizlet to create online activities and tests.
Educator Resources
6 December 2016
Sample PS – TRE Activity for Employment Goals
These Essential Skills Ontario (the Ontario anglophone stream organization from 1987 to 2015) sample activities were developed to introduce learners…
Educator Resources
8 November, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Remind
Remind is a free communication platform for instructors and students. Remind allows instructors and learners to communicate through text without…
Educator Resources
13 September, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Slack (2016)
Slack is a powerful instant messaging and collaboration tool designed for teams that offers users a streamlined solution to manage email…
Educator Resources
10 May, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Google Drive
Google Drive is a free service from Google. It that allows users to store files online and access them from anywhere…
Educator Resources
14 June, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Apps for teaching and learning
Wondering where to find and how to use mobile Apps in your literacy program? In this 2016 webinar, we explore…
Educator Resources
15 March, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Using Flubaroo
Using Flubaroo to quickly grade multiple-choice or fill-in-blank assignments in Google.
Educator Resources
16 February, 2016
Tech Tuesdays: Google Apps for Education
Tech Tuesdays: Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in your literacy program
Educator Resources
19 January, 2016
Tech Tuesdays: iPads
Tech Tuesdays: iPads in adult literacy class: benefits and challenges with guest presenters from Hamilton Literacy Council
Educator Resources
15 December, 2015
Tech Tuesday: Canva
Tech Tuesday: Canva – easily create beautiful designs and graphics (2015)
Educator Resources
Tech Tuesday: Gamification
Tech Tuesday: Gamification and Technology motivating learners to overcome fear and play their way through learning
Educator Resources
15 June, 2015
Tech Tuesday: LiveBinders
Tech Tuesday: LiveBinders – organize your digital content into a visual portfolio
Administrator Resources
19 May, 2015
Tech Tuesday: Instagram
Introducing Instagram – a photo-sharing tool everyone is talking about.
Administrator Resources
21 April, 2015
Tech Tuesday: YouTube
YouTube – a tool to connect and engage with existing and future learners
Administrator Resources
2 March, 2015
Tech Tuesday: Evernote with low-level literacy students
Using Evernote with low-level adult literacy students – a success story webinar.
Educator Resources
18 November, 2014
Tech Tuesday: Google Chrome
Google Chrome – a web browser with apps and extensions
Educator Resources
14 October, 2014
Tech Tuesday: Tumblr
Tumblr – a blogging platform.
Administrator Resources
24 June, 2014
Tech Tuesday: Augmented Reality
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Educator Resources
20 May, 2014
Tech Tuesday: OneDrive
OneDrive – Microsoft’s cloud storage option.
Administrator Resources
22 April, 2014
Tech Tuesday: Pinterest
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Administrator Resources
Mozilla Open Badges Presentation (2014)
Open Badges, a new online standard launched in March 2013 by Mozilla, is open source, free software, which any organization…
Educator Resources
18 February, 2014
Tech Tuesday: Use Apps in your literacy classroom
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Educator Resources
18 June, 2013
Tech Tuesday: Understanding Creative Commons
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Administrator Resources
6 December 2012
Use Digital Technology (OALCF Sample Tasks)
This package of instructional resources was developed in 2012 and includes sample tasks and learning activities to support practitioners using…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Practitioner Guide to Workbooks 1 and 2
This practitioner guide gives tutors and instructors information and guidelines on how to use the workbooks and how to match…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Guide to Blended Learning
This resource is a guide to using a blended approach to learning. The guide focuses on bringing the best resources,…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Guide to Workforce Literacy
This guide provides background information on workforce literacy, ideas on program planning and examples of what other workforce-focused literacy agencies…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Workbook 2
This workbook helps learners explore employers’ expectations about reading, writing, and math on the job. They will read about the…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Workbook 1
This workbook allows learners to collect information about their employment goals and about the world of work. They identify skills…
Educator Resources
Educator Resources
2 December 2024
Where can I get help using Generative AI?
Links to AI tools and resources for educators.
Educator Resources
2 December 2024
Winter Break Activities
NEW for 2024: WINTER SOLSTICE ACTIVITIES
Educator Resources
19 November, 2024
Virtual Showcase: AI policies, ethics and practices in LBS
In this showcase, three guest presenters who have tried AI discussed why they are integrating AI into their practice.
Educator Resources
22 October, 2024
Virtual Showcase: AI use in LBS
In this showcase, three guest presenters who have tried AI discussed why they are integrating AI into their practice.
Educator Resources
18 June, 2024
Virtual Showcase: Planning a Lesson (PAL) project
In this showcase, we introduced the AlphaPlus PAL project.
Educator Resources
10 July 2024
PAL – A Lesson Planning Companion
PAL is for LBS practitioners who seek to plan engaging lessons that help hone learner skills by purposefully integrating technology…
Educator Resources
21 May, 2024
Virtual Showcase: AlphaPlus Open Educational Resources collection: What is OER…
In this showcase, we introduced the AlphaPlus OER collection.
Educator Resources
24 March 2024
What is differentiated learning?
Read more about differentiated learning and possible activities to do with learners.
Educator Resources
22 March 2024
What is disinformation? (activities to do with learners)
Read more about disinformation and possible activities to do with learners.
Educator Resources
22 March 2024
How do computer basics fit into a blended learning cycle?
Where can I find computer basics lessons and activities that fit into a digital-skills blended-learning cycle?
Educator Resources
20 March 2024
Open educational resources (OER) collection
Explore our fully vetted collection of workbooks, modules and activities that address a range of instructional topics.
Educator Resources
23 January 2024
Creating a collaborative learning space
Learn how to use Google Slides to create activities that learners can do alongside each other individually or in groups.
Educator Resources
28 November, 2023
Virtual Showcase: Using smartphones with learners
In this showcase, we discussed how smartphones are changing the way we learn, teach and use technology on a daily…
Educator Resources
16 November, 2023
Community Gabfest: Games and gambits – keeping learning fun
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
4 December 2023
Online quizzes and formative assessment
What is formative assessment? An evaluation done during the learning process. It informs the learner and the instructor about what…
Educator Resources
24 October, 2023
Virtual Showcase: Using texting to engage with learners
Using social media to reach, teach and connect with learners and partners
Educator Resources
19 October, 2023
Community Gabfest: Engaged Learners
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
21 September, 2023
Community Gabfest: Emergent curriculum
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
20 June, 2023
Virtual Showcase: Using social media to reach, teach and connect…
Using social media to reach, teach and connect with learners and partners
Administrator Resources
15 June, 2023
Community Gabfest: ChatGPT
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
25 May 2023
What is ChatGPT?
Information about ChatGPT and other AI tools and resources for educators. We keep adding to the resource list.
Educator Resources
25 May 2023
What is SAMR?
SAMR is a reflection tool that can help educators think about how digital technology integration is supporting learning.
Educator Resources
25 May 2023
How can I empower learners with choice?
Being creative and finding engaging options for learners to explore inspires teachers and learners alike.
Educator Resources
25 May 2023
What is a HyperDoc?
A HyperDoc is a digital document where all components of a learning cycle have been pulled together into one central…
Educator Resources
11 May, 2023
Community Gabfest: Resources we love
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
26 April 2023
Where can I find computer basics lessons and activities?
A collection of resources to support learners trying to “catch up” on some foundational digital skills.
Educator Resources
26 April 2023
What is Magic Write in Canva?
Have you heard about AI text generator in Canva? Simply start a Doc in Canva and use + symbol to…
Educator Resources
13 April, 2023
Community Gabfest: Real Talk about Digital Justice
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
21 March 2023
Educator Network: Resources we love
A digital toolbox by and for Ontario literacy educators – blended learning resources, activities and tools that practitioners are recommending.
Educator Resources
9 March, 2023
Community Gabfest: The Personal Web
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
9 February, 2023
Community Gabfest: The Best Program
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
12 January, 2023
Community Gabfest: Blended Learning *Aspirations
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
24 November, 2022
Community Gabfest: Learner Identity and Learning
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
15 November, 2022
Virtual Showcase: App-palooza!
Expanding learning and accessibility with mobile devices and apps.
Educator Resources
27 October, 2022
Community Gabfest: Warm ups and Motivation
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
27 September, 2022
Community Gabfest: Learner Agency
Conversations. Come to one. Come to the series. But, always, come as you are.
Educator Resources
18 October, 2022
Virtual Showcase: Should we Kahoot it?
Using game-based learning and quizzes for fun and quick learning activities.
Educator Resources
1 October 2022
How can I build community in remote learning environments?
We created this resource with the Silver Linings Café participants in June 2020. We updated it in October 2022.
Educator Resources
23 September 2022
What are Synchronous and Asynchronous learning?
Defintions: Designing blended learning often includes choosing when to use synchronous learning and when to use asynchronous learning for the…
Educator Resources
13 September 2022
Blended Learning Collection
Our Position Paper on Blended Learning online and a collection of related resources.
Educator Resources
12 August 2022
Blended learning delivery models
These models are the curriculum planning frameworks in action.
Educator Resources
12 August 2022
Blended learning curriculum frameworks
The frameworks help us evaluate if the technology is enhancing, extending and/or transforming learning.
Educator Resources
10 August 2022
Choice Boards and learner agency
Using Choice Boards as part of a blended learning approach can enhance opportunities for learner agency.
Educator Resources
10 August 2022
Canvas How to’s
Canvas is a robust learning management system you can use for free.
Educator Resources
10 August 2022
Jamboard Tip Sheet and samples
Jamboard is a whiteboard that has a free online version. Jamboard is closing down on December 31, 2024.
Educator Resources
10 August 2022
Padlet Tip Sheet
Padlet is a mini interactive website where you can create online discussions and opportunities for collaborative learning.
Educator Resources
10 August 2022
Answer Garden Tip Sheet
AnswerGarden is place where you can ask one short question online.
Educator Resources
26 July 2022
Curated Resources: Create your own collection
We can help you collect and share resources with learners, staff or volunteers.
Educator Resources
26 July 2022
Digital technology for learning website
Frameworks, approaches and theoretical foundations relevant to adult literacy.
Educator Resources
26 July 2022
Curating Resources in Adult Literacy
Develop curation strategies for teaching and with learners.
Educator Resources
26 July 2022
What is Reflective Practice?
Develop a reflective process that works for you and the people you work with.
Educator Resources
14 June, 2022
Virtual Showcase: Using YouTube and TikTok videos to engage learners
Using YouTube and TikTok videos to engage learners
Educator Resources
17 May, 2022
Virtual Showcase: Digitizing and organizing your activities and learner files
Digitizing and organizing your activities and learner files
Educator Resources
18 December 2021
Remote Learning Resources
Resources to support a remote learning option for learners.
Educator Resources
14 September, 2021
Virtual Showcase: LMS in LBS
LMS in LBS: Figuring out if a learning management system is the right fit for your program
Educator Resources
17 August, 2021
Virtual Showcase: Digital resource collections
Digital resource collections: Extending learning and critical thinking beyond virtual meetings
Educator Resources
20 July, 2021
Virtual Showcase: Online tools to the rescue
Online tools to the rescue: Engaging learners to collaborate together remotely
Educator Resources
1 July 2021
From binders to HyperDocs
A HyperDoc is a teaching and learning tool that helps you organize content and instructional activities.
Educator Resources
22 June, 2021
Virtual Showcase: Fighting the Zoombie fatigue
Fighting the Zoombie fatigue – making online learning more “human” for teachers & learners
Educator Resources
22 June 2021
Virtual Showcases
Each session features guest presenters who share their approaches, strategies and tips followed by a Tech Q&A to explore some…
Educator Resources
31 March 2021
Digital Technology Readiness
A resource for learners who are getting ready for post-secondary education. Plus some basics.
Educator Resources
31 March 2021
Post-secondary digital skills readiness assessment
An assessment to determine whether learners are ready to use digital technology in post-secondary education.
Educator Resources
28 January 2021
Resources for Online and Offline Learning
A collection of shareable, free and high-quality learning materials.
Educator Resources
4 January 2021
App Store Tips
Today, there are 2 million applications available in the App Store. That can make it tough to find the right…
Educator Resources
2 December 2020
Blended Learning and the Four Cs in LBS
An infographic describing the four Cs of blended learning: creativity, communication, collaboration and using critical thinking skills to construct knowledge…
Educator Resources
18 December 2018
Digital technology for personalized learning
See how digital technology can enhance an instructor\’s capacity to personalize learning for diverse groups.
Educator Resources
13 February, 2018
Number Sense and Technology
In this webinar, we looked at research about number sense, some promising practices and how digital technology can support the…
Educator Resources
13 March, 2018
What Is Blended Learning?
AlphaPlus staff worked with Audrey Gardner and Matthias Sturm on a paper that describes blended learning in literacy and basic…
Educator Resources
12 December, 2017
Tested Tools to Add to Your Digital Toolbox in 2018
Learn about tools such as Padlet, Facebook Messenger, Prioritab, Google Keep and Protopage, and find out how you could use…
Educator Resources
11 September, 2017
DLI Tech Tuesdays: Using Google Sites
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Educator Resources
10 October, 2017
Tech Tuesday: Creating and administering online assessments using Google Apps
Our guest presenter – Charlotte Parliament, Literacy and Essential Skills Program Coordinator at Simcoe County…
Educator Resources
13 June, 2017
Tech Tuesday: Creating digital learner surveys using Google Forms
Guest presenter Charlotte Parliament, Literacy and Essential Skills Program Coordinator at Simcoe County District School…
Educator Resources
11 April, 2017
Managing online resources with Diigo
Quickly find and manage online resources with bookmarking tool, Diigo Do you have a list of websites you want to…
Educator Resources
9 May, 2017
Tech Tuesday: Supporting learners with online assessments and digital tools
Navigating online surveys is becoming more common for learners as programs assess clients and gather…
Educator Resources
21 February, 2017
Tech Tuesdays: Protopage (2017)
Protopage is a free and easy-to-use RSS reader, Internet start page and virtual desktop. If you have ever wished to…
Educator Resources
14 February, 2017
Tech Tuesday: Digital Skills for Employment, Further Education Training &…
During this 2017 webinar we explore the digital skills needed for employment, education and independence:…
Educator Resources
10 January, 2017
Tech Tuesday: Dropbox
This 2017 webinar provides an overview of Dropbox and how it can be used as an alternative for an internal…
Educator Resources
14 March, 2017
Chromebooks Webinar
AlphaPlus technology coaches can give your old laptops new life with a Chromebooks makeover (part of the Chromium OS Conversion Project).…
Educator Resources
12 February, 2013
What does it take to be a digitally-enabled teacher?
What does it take to be a digitally-enabled teacher? This 2013 presentation explores the characteristics, attitudes and skills of tech-savvy…
Educator Resources
20 October, 2015
Tech Tuesdays: Reading and Writing with Google
Tech Tuesday: Reading and Writing with Google (guest presenter Danielle Gignac)
Educator Resources
9 March, 2015
DLI Tech Tuesday: Using Evernote
DLI Tech Tuesday: Using Evernote with low-level adult literacy students – success story
Educator Resources
11 October, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Smart Board
SMARTBoard – a closer look at SMART Exchange, Notebook, Notebook Express and SMART kapplack – a powerful instant messaging and…
Educator Resources
12 April, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Quizlet
Use Quizlet to create online activities and tests.
Educator Resources
6 December 2016
Sample PS – TRE Activity for Employment Goals
These Essential Skills Ontario (the Ontario anglophone stream organization from 1987 to 2015) sample activities were developed to introduce learners…
Educator Resources
8 November, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Remind
Remind is a free communication platform for instructors and students. Remind allows instructors and learners to communicate through text without…
Educator Resources
13 September, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Slack (2016)
Slack is a powerful instant messaging and collaboration tool designed for teams that offers users a streamlined solution to manage email…
Educator Resources
10 May, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Google Drive
Google Drive is a free service from Google. It that allows users to store files online and access them from anywhere…
Educator Resources
14 June, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Apps for teaching and learning
Wondering where to find and how to use mobile Apps in your literacy program? In this 2016 webinar, we explore…
Educator Resources
15 March, 2016
Tech Tuesday: Using Flubaroo
Using Flubaroo to quickly grade multiple-choice or fill-in-blank assignments in Google.
Educator Resources
16 February, 2016
Tech Tuesdays: Google Apps for Education
Tech Tuesdays: Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in your literacy program
Educator Resources
19 January, 2016
Tech Tuesdays: iPads
Tech Tuesdays: iPads in adult literacy class: benefits and challenges with guest presenters from Hamilton Literacy Council
Educator Resources
15 December, 2015
Tech Tuesday: Canva
Tech Tuesday: Canva – easily create beautiful designs and graphics (2015)
Educator Resources
25 November, 2015
DLI & AlphaPlus Milestones and digital technology Presentation
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Educator Resources
Tech Tuesday: Gamification
Tech Tuesday: Gamification and Technology motivating learners to overcome fear and play their way through learning
Educator Resources
23 September, 2015
Tech Tuesday: Evernote Knowledge Sharing
Learners, instructors and coaches share how they use Evernote to manage resources and effectively support learners in a multi-level classroom.…
Educator Resources
2 March, 2015
Tech Tuesday: Evernote with low-level literacy students
Using Evernote with low-level adult literacy students – a success story webinar.
Educator Resources
18 November, 2014
Tech Tuesday: Google Chrome
Google Chrome – a web browser with apps and extensions
Educator Resources
24 June, 2014
Tech Tuesday: Augmented Reality
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Educator Resources
26 March 2014
E-Learning on the Goal Paths
The E-Learning on the Goal Paths e-bulletin is focused on activities that instructors and learners can use to find information about each…
Educator Resources
Mozilla Open Badges Presentation (2014)
Open Badges, a new online standard launched in March 2013 by Mozilla, is open source, free software, which any organization…
Educator Resources
18 February, 2014
Tech Tuesday: Use Apps in your literacy classroom
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Educator Resources
10 April 2013
OALCF Goal Paths and E-learning
In this OALCF Goal Paths and E-learning e-bulletin form 2013, we take a look at the transitional competency requirements in each of…
Educator Resources
6 December 2012
Use Digital Technology (OALCF Sample Tasks)
This package of instructional resources was developed in 2012 and includes sample tasks and learning activities to support practitioners using…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Practitioner Guide to Workbooks 1 and 2
This practitioner guide gives tutors and instructors information and guidelines on how to use the workbooks and how to match…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Guide to Blended Learning
This resource is a guide to using a blended approach to learning. The guide focuses on bringing the best resources,…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Guide to Workforce Literacy
This guide provides background information on workforce literacy, ideas on program planning and examples of what other workforce-focused literacy agencies…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Workbook 2
This workbook helps learners explore employers’ expectations about reading, writing, and math on the job. They will read about the…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Workbook 1
This workbook allows learners to collect information about their employment goals and about the world of work. They identify skills…
Educator Resources
Administrator Resources
20 June, 2023
Virtual Showcase: Using social media to reach, teach and connect…
Using social media to reach, teach and connect with learners and partners
Administrator Resources
23 May, 2023
Virtual Showcase: Using OneNote to manage learner files and other…
Using Microsoft OneNote to organize and manage learner files.
Administrator Resources
22 August 2022
The Digital Inclusion Playbook
The Digital Inclusion Playbook is filled with ideas, information and resources you can use to support local digital inclusion efforts.
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Choosing devices for your program
AlphaPlus can help you plan and choose devices that best suit your needs and fit into your budget.
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Creating a website for your program
AlphaPlus can help you choose a website builder and guide you through the website planning and creation process.
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Choosing a social media platform for your program
AlphaPlus can help you choose and learn about social media for your program.
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Choosing a video conferencing tool for your program
AlphaPlus can help you choose a video conferencing tool or tools that will work best for your program and your…
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Choosing a productivity suite for your program
AlphaPlus can help you choose and learn about a productivity suite that will work best for your program.
Administrator Resources
24 July 2022
Choosing a learning management system
AlphaPlus can help you choose an learning management system for use in your program.
Administrator Resources
18 December 2021
Moodle
AlphaPlus has advanced the use of Moodle since 2007 because it’s a free, open-source, community-based learning management system (LMS).
Administrator Resources
15 June, 2015
Tech Tuesday: LiveBinders
Tech Tuesday: LiveBinders – organize your digital content into a visual portfolio
Administrator Resources
19 May, 2015
Tech Tuesday: Instagram
Introducing Instagram – a photo-sharing tool everyone is talking about.
Administrator Resources
21 April, 2015
Tech Tuesday: YouTube
YouTube – a tool to connect and engage with existing and future learners
Administrator Resources
14 October, 2014
Tech Tuesday: Tumblr
Tumblr – a blogging platform.
Administrator Resources
20 May, 2014
Tech Tuesday: OneDrive
OneDrive – Microsoft’s cloud storage option.
Administrator Resources
22 April, 2014
Tech Tuesday: Pinterest
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Administrator Resources
18 June, 2013
Tech Tuesday: Understanding Creative Commons
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Administrator Resources
Blended Learning Resources
18 June, 2024
Virtual Showcase: Planning a Lesson (PAL) project
In this showcase, we introduced the AlphaPlus PAL project.
Educator Resources
10 July 2024
PAL – A Lesson Planning Companion
PAL is for LBS practitioners who seek to plan engaging lessons that help hone learner skills by purposefully integrating technology…
Educator Resources
23 September 2022
What are Synchronous and Asynchronous learning?
Defintions: Designing blended learning often includes choosing when to use synchronous learning and when to use asynchronous learning for the…
Educator Resources
13 September 2022
Blended Learning Collection
Our Position Paper on Blended Learning online and a collection of related resources.
Educator Resources
12 August 2022
Blended learning delivery models
These models are the curriculum planning frameworks in action.
Educator Resources
12 August 2022
Blended learning curriculum frameworks
The frameworks help us evaluate if the technology is enhancing, extending and/or transforming learning.
Educator Resources
26 July 2022
Digital technology for learning website
Frameworks, approaches and theoretical foundations relevant to adult literacy.
Educator Resources
14 March 2022
Position Paper on Blended Learning in Adult Education
This position paper describes our understanding of blended learning, its benefits and how adult basic education programs can be (re)conceptualized…
Research
2 December 2020
Blended Learning and the Four Cs in LBS
An infographic describing the four Cs of blended learning: creativity, communication, collaboration and using critical thinking skills to construct knowledge…
Educator Resources
13 March, 2018
What Is Blended Learning?
AlphaPlus staff worked with Audrey Gardner and Matthias Sturm on a paper that describes blended learning in literacy and basic…
Educator Resources
31 March 2010
Skills at Work: Guide to Blended Learning
This resource is a guide to using a blended approach to learning. The guide focuses on bringing the best resources,…
Educator Resources
Research
24 October 2024
Preparing learners for the new Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)
Learn about digital, content and cognitive complexity changes in a new high school equivalency test.
Research
26 July 2022
Wayfinders Studio
People tell us that good professional learning happens in ad hoc conversations with other practitioners so we created the Wayfinders…
Research
15 March 2022
LBS Digital Capacity Project (2021-2022)
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) contracted Contact North | Contact Nord and AlphaPlus to: Engage and…
Research
14 March 2022
Position Paper on Blended Learning in Adult Education
This position paper describes our understanding of blended learning, its benefits and how adult basic education programs can be (re)conceptualized…
Research
21 October 2021
The right strategies for improving the digital capacity of our…
We have identified eight strategies to build a more equitable and inclusive LBS system.
Research
7 October 2020
Results from our 2020 remote delivery survey
This report, based on a short survey delivered during the last two weeks of June 2020, provides some answers, identifies…
Research
27 February 2020
The impact of Ontario’s digital divide
The overview looks beyond average household internet connections and highlights the way the digital divide has a direct impact on…
Research
18 August 2019
Case Notes Guide
What happened when we tried to write a guide to case notes.
Research
2 May 2019
Linkedin Learning Report
Read the report to see what we learned about how LBS practitioners are thinking about professional learning.
Research
2 May 2019
Learner Digital Files Report
In 2017, AlphaPlus was asked by a sector membership group for information on options for digital literacy and basic skills…
Research
2 May 2019
Student Information Systems Pilot Report
Read the report to learn how Orbund, a case management system, worked for LBS organizations and the next steps for…
Research
12 November 2018
Digital Access, Inclusion and Learning in Community Adult Literacy Centres
In 2018, AlphaPlus looked at how LBS eligibility criteria and enrolment targets can interfere with…
Research
14 November, 2017
Digital Opportunities and Barriers for Ontario’s Disconnected Adults
Wondering what the research says about equitable digital access and learning opportunities for the adults…
Research
8 May 2017
Digital Opportunities Review
This project explores what it means to be an inclusive and digitally enabled province, and to support Ontario’s vision for…
Research
15 December 2015
Finding Our Way Report (2015)
Finding Our Way: Digital Technologies and E-Learning for Adult Literacy Students, Educators and Programs Literature Scan: 2005-2011, presents a global…
Research
26 January, 2016
Problem Solving in Technology-Rich Environments: Webinar
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Research
1 October 2015
Research Brief: LBS Program Data
This overview of program data from LBS programs in Ontario was developed as part of a larger study that investigated…
Research
1 October 2015
Research Brief: Practices Developed When Using the OALCF Milestones
This research brief describes program practices that have been put in place in response to…
Research
1 October 2015
Assessment Challenges, Contradictions and Inequities: An analysis of the use…
Assessment Challenges, Contradictions and Inequities: An analysis of the use of digital technology and OALCF…
Research
1 October 2015
Lessons Learned: An Analysis of OALCF “Use Digital Technology” Milestones…
With the introduction of the OALCF (Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework) and its aligned reporting…
Research
1 October 2015
Lessons Learned: An Analysis of OALCF ” Use Digital Technology”…
Full Research Report In 2014-15, AlphaPlus was involved in a research project examining current assessment…
Research
Problem Solving in Technology Rich Environments: Presentation
The recording is no longer available but you can view the slides.
Research
7 October 2013
Voices Speak to the Data: Feedback from Participants in the…
PIAAC On-line is also known by the title The Education and Skills Online Assessment. It…
Research
26 September 2012
Adult Learners and Digital Media: Exploring the usage of digital…
This research report is based on the study of the perceptions and experiences of ten…
Research
9 July 2012
Incorporating Digital Technologies in Adult Basic Education: Concepts, Practices and…
The report explores the following four themes: How digital technology is shaping and transforming literacy…
Research
22 June 2012
Learning Together with Technologies: Illustrative Case Studies
A report on a short-term project conducted in partnership with four self-selected, community-based, adult literacy agencies in…
Research
9 January 2012
Social Networking Sites and Adult Literacy: Raising the Issues
Social Networking Sites and Adult Literacy Learning: Raising the Issues, explores how educators and adult…
Research
11 July 2011
Finding Our Way: Digital Technologies and E-Learning for Adult Literacy…
A global snapshot of how technology has been used to enhance teaching, learning and professional…
Research
3 June 2011
Cloud Computing: What is cloud computing and why is it…
Cloud Computing: What is cloud computing and why is it important for Adult Literacy?” is…
Research