Self-Paced and On-Demand Courses for Adult Education
Adult Ed 101
Focus: Get a background of the W.I.O.A. Title II Adult Education system and the role that the Arizona Department of Education has in it. Applicable for anyone new to the system (teachers, administrators, partner organizations, etc.). Register here.
Blended Learning Certification (TVM Requirement)
Focus: Ensure an understanding of blended learning as a mode of instruction. You will also have a thorough understanding, and provide evidence to show as such, of the 'teacher verification model'. Register here.
Building a Google Site for Your Blended Classroom
Focus: Explore how Google Suite can support the learning goal(s) in the blended classroom. Create a Google Site with a curated YouTube video, a Google Form, and some written guidance for students to follow. Register here
Digital Literacy for Teachers (Beginner)
Focus: Introductory training on Microsoft Office Suite and Google G Suite to support Digital Literacy in the classroom. Register here.
Digital Literacy for Teachers (Intermediate)
Focus: Internet security, copyright & fair use, the Creative Commons, creating engaging presentations, utilizing feedback tools, creating surveys, and analyzing survey results. Register here
Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW)
Focus: Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) initiative supports the development of tools and resources to help teachers build the digital literacy and digital resilience of adult learners. The five-unit DRAW course was developed with the purpose of providing an introduction to key components of Digital Resilience. Register here.
HyFlex and Virtual Learning Engagement Course (NEW!)
Focus: In this course, teachers are able to plan their virtual and/or HyFlex classrooms with customizable resources. This course is recommended for new teachers being asked to teach in these modalities and those wanting more ideas to support engagement in their classroom. Although the course focuses on HyFlex and Virtual classrooms, the resources presented in this course can be valuable in supporting engagement and digital literacy of in-person classes as well. Register here.
Instructional Strategies
Focus: Instructional strategies that are often referred to as 'The Marzano 9', along with a range of technology tools that can be integrated into your instruction. Register here
The Literacy Information and Communication System, or LINCS, is a national leadership initiative of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) to expand evidence-based practice in the field of adult education. A number of valuable, on-demand professional development opportunities are available through their website at lincs.ed.gov.