Creating Interactive Assignments with Google Slides
Google Slides and PowerPoints, when not formatted with student engagement in mind, can fall flat in the classroom. During this...
The Archive
This page consists of all content from previous Virtual Training Institutes. They can be searched by content, sorted by category or simply scrolled through. A comprehensive list of all VTI content is available as well as direct links to our YouTube channels.
Search
Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults in Maryland
This session will focus on the Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults (LESLLA) learner population in the state of...
Blended Learning in the COVID-Compliant Classroom: Adjusting to the New Normal
Many institutions are getting back to face-to-face instruction. Thoughtfully developing in-person “COVID-compliant” classrooms requires...
100% Participation Creating a Culture of Engagement in the Adult Classroom
As we’ve transitioned to online learning, many instructors are looking for ways to increase student engagement in the adult classroom....
Team Teaching: Making it Work
How do we foster classroom connections that benefit teachers AND students? Can we create connections that increase retention and...
Effective Methods of Andragogy in a Digital ESL Classroom
Digital literacy skills are essential for all adults. During this presentation we will review the pillars presented in the Maryland Adult...
Creating ESOL Parent Conversation Classes
Conversation classes for adult students who are learning English is an effective way of increasing English vocabulary. During this...
5 Quick Tips for Engaging Online Classes
Virtual instruction, when done effectively, can be incredibly engaging and fun for both teachers and students. During this session we...
Practical Ways to Use Flippity in the Classroom
Whether you're in-person or online, Flippity is an easy to use tool that turns Google Sheets into flash cards, word searches, quizzes,...
Working with NEDP Clients in a Virtual Environment
This presentation is intended for NEDP staff who are interested in learning more about supporting NEDP clients from a distance. During...
NEDP for Intake Staff
The information that adult learners hear about an agency’s high school diploma options at intake is crucial to their ability to choose...
English Language Learners and the GED
While preparing former and current English language learners for the GED exams, instructors can encounter many challenges. This...
Explore NCTN's Personal & Workplace Success Skills Library
Personal and workplace success skills: critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, communication, self-management, and emotional...
Liberating Students & Teachers with Journaling
Who has time for journaling when there are so many concepts to cover in such a short time? Journaling is an effective strategy to help...
Creating your EdTech Toolkit
Do you have educational technology (EdTech) fatigue? Do you struggle to decide which webinars to attend, or which tools to learn? During...
Introducing ESL Story Bank Activities!
There is a plethora of text-based resources becoming outdated because they are not easy or quickly implemented into online instruction....
Adult Ed Instructors: The Underutilized Data Miners
Do you include your instructors in discussions on program outcome data? Are you afraid of an instructor revolt if you focus too much on...
Making Math Come Alive
Learning math concepts can be challenging especially for low literacy learners. Learning math is more than sheer memorization. It...
Active Learning Strategies for Virtual Instruction
One of the greatest obstacles of remote learning is finding ways to consistently keep all learners engaged and participating. While many...
Accelerating and Optimizing Career Pathways for ELLs
Designing and implementing career pathways programs can feel overwhelming. Determining what basic skills training to incorporate into...