The Maryland Department of Labor, Adult Education team is pleased to announce a new - in-depth and content-focused professional development opportunity. We're excited to share that we have developed what we're calling "Gather & Grow (G&G)." These offerings will utilize the flipped-classroom approach around essential topics in adult education. We will leverage subject matter experts to facilitate and enhance peer-sharing on a specific topic. These offerings will take place on Saturdays and be available intermittently throughout the year.
The structure will be as follows:
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instructors will sign up for the G&G of their choice
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instructors will receive a pre-recorded presentation about a topic that must be viewed before the pre-work assignment
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instructors will receive and complete a pre-work assignment - it is essential that this step is completed prior to the training
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instructors will "gather" for a virtual professional development G&G to share their experiences and responses to the pre-work assignment
The recorded presentation will provide instructors with the importance of lesson plans, steps to creating a lesson plan, lesson plan examples, and the pre-work assignment. All pre-activities will be provided to instructors after they have registered. During G&G instructors will reinforce understanding of the topic presented in the pre-work assignment through facilitated peer-collaboration. The virtual gathering will last approximately 1-hour.
Early registration will ensure ample time for activity completion. There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome!
DATE/TIME: March 5, 2022 - ESL at 9:00am - ABE at 10:30am
TOPIC: Lesson Planning
ESL Instructors Registration Link
ABE Instructors Registration Link
Pre-Work Content - This should be completed before participating in the March 5 webinar
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
*Sessions will be recorded but virtual participation recommended*
Upon completion - all session content will be uploaded to The Archive
DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR ADULT EDUCATORS
The Maryland Department of Labor's Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning has gathered and created the following content to support programs and instruction. Due to the plethora of resources being disseminated nationally in response to distance learning, we have created the following repository of content to be designed as a catchall for resources deemed relevant and high-quality. The content on this page will evolve as new resources become available, feel free to check back often or reach out to MD Labor for additional support.
COVID-19 Support for Adult Educators - LINCS Resource from the U.S. Department of Education
Tools for Programs:
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Distance Learning Resource Site - Created by EdTech Center at World Education
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Tips to Rapidly Set-Up Distance Learning - Created by EdTech Center with World Education
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Adult Education & Technical Assistance Resource Center with the American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Tools for Instructors:
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COVID-19 Educator Support - Created by GED Testing Service
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Continuing Instruction from a Distance - Created by ProLiteracy
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Back-to-School Resources - Created by TESOL International Association
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4 Tips for Creating Successful Online Content - ISTE Blog Post
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Strategies for Classroom Interaction in Remote Face-to-Face Classes - EdTech Center Blog Post
Additional Resources & Descriptions:
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2019 Global Learning Landscape by Holon IQ: Open source taxonomy that provides a crowd sourced capability for cataloging and organizing resources based on user-types and purpose.
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Top Tools for Learning 2019 by Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies: An annual report that compiles the top 200 tools for personal and professional learning, workplace learning, and education by way of an open survey.
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Tech Tools Repository by World Education: Listing of technology resources designed to improve employment trajectory of low-skilled adults, including a number of resources that have been field tested through social impact funding.
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Portable CTO: Index of technology tools with filters based on what type of technology you need and you/your organization’s “tech levels.” Helpful for navigating available tools based on costs and your team’s level of expertise.
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EdTech Center Distance Learning Strategy Sessions - Four webinar series hosted by World Education providing tools and rapid response tips to creating high-quality distance education
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Sustaining Adult Literacy During COVID-19 - ProLiteracy's running blog of national resources specific to education and literacy
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Loom - Video & screen sharing communication tool, free for Educators
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MD Cash Academy - This Organization helps individuals, families, and small businesses - who have been impacted financially by COVID-19 - identify resources to minimize financial burden.