We honor the memory of Art Ellison (1943 - 2024), a beloved colleague, adult education advocate, and co-founder of the New England Literacy Resource Center. Read about Art’s Legacy. ow.ly/209W50RlvJ0

📢 CALL FOR ARTICLES (due May 2nd) 1️⃣ Tell your learners about The Change Agent 2️⃣ Help them write an article responding to one of the prompts about 'Our Digital Future' 3️⃣ Submit their writing (at ANY LEVEL)!
We can't wait to read the submissions!

What is AI?

Building #AILiteracy starts with defining it and how it aligns with other essential #digitalskills .

Our Bridges Digital Skills Framework includes resources for educators to build learners' vocabulary and agency for using these digital tools. brnw.ch/21wIRXx

This #AILiteracyDay , we recognize the importance of AI literacy to unlock the benefits and ensure the informed, responsible use of AI tools.

These resources and initiatives define and build the skills needed to leverage AI in Education: brnw.ch/21wIPKJ #AIEducation

Join World Education on Friday, May 10th at 1PM ET for two EdTech Strategy Session lightning talks on #GenAI . Experts from The AI Education Project (aiEDU) and Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) will discuss the history of AI and provide guidance for educators looking to adopt new AI-based edtech tools. bit.ly/mayetss24

Join the New England Literacy Resource Center on May 17th at 12PM ET to explore EdAdvance's Digital Adult Training and Development Network's TechCast. Register at bit.ly/NELRC-5-17-24

Join World Education and Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) on April 23rd at 1pm ET to learn about state collaboration with program leaders to create guidance for Measurable Skill Gains, explore the vision for ‘modernizing’ #AdultEdu , and more! Register at ow.ly/7TS950Rbsq3

Are you an #AdultEdu practitioner in #NewEngland ? Join us May 8th at 1PM ET to learn how creating a team of Voting Ambassadors can give students a hands-on way to develop their leadership, knowledge of civics, and basic skills. Register at bit.ly/NELRC-5-8-24 #CivicEngagement

The @walmart funded #21CLEO Project explores education opportunities for #WorkingLearners , including degree-seeking, online modules, and on-the-job training. Jen Vanek and Dr. Jill Castek will discuss this work at #AERA2024 this week. More at ow.ly/I0ca50Rbr4V

The Digital Equity Champions for All Learners pre-conference workshop at #COABE2024 , attended by 200 participants, was a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Education, COABE, and World Education. Read the blog to learn more: ow.ly/ReE850RaPgw #DigitalEquityAct #InternetForAll

Dr. Alexis Cherewka, Sherri Hudson, and Anna Kaiper-Marquez discuss the asset-based lens for redefining multilingualism, emphasizing its benefits in adult learning, family engagement, and inclusive communities, including the development of #DigitalSkills . ow.ly/5PoP50RaGXR

The Change Agent is seeking submissions for its next 3 issues on 'Our Digital Future'. #AdultEducation students whose pieces are accepted receive a $50 gift card. The deadline is May 2nd. Learn more at changeagent.nelrc.org/write-for-us/

World Ed and AT&T Impact are expanding our collaboration to close #digitaldivides by supporting Connected Learning Centers, which provide free access to a range of digital access and literacy services to communities.

#ATTImpact brnw.ch/21wIvx2

Join us 4/12 at 1PM ET for World Education's next EdTech Strategy Session to learn about the the BRIDGES #DigitalSkills framework as well as the #UniversalDesign for Learning (UDL) framework. Register at bit.ly/apretss24

The New England Literacy Resource Center is hosting a webinar on the Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) Initiative and effective promotion of the integration of #DigitalSkills and literacy. Register at bit.ly/NELRC-4-4-24

Join us 4/12 at 1PM ET for World Education's next EdTech Strategy Session to learn about the the BRIDGES #DigitalSkills framework as well as the #UniversalDesign for Learning (UDL) framework. Register at bit.ly/apretss24

Thanks to Jane Brandt and Alexandra Papagno for the informative and interesting #COABE2024 session 'Hotline to Help Desk: How We Revamped Our [MA] Statewide #AdultEducation Hotline.' Visit the Help Desk at adultedhelpdeskma.org

Join World Education for the final day of #COABE2024 ! We'll be closing things up with updates on our work with Digital Navigators, #IET , a Tech Jam, and more! Get details on our presentations at bit.ly/WEatCOABE2024

Cynthia Peters shared strategies to help educate students about elections and voting rights at #COABE2024

Check out World Education's Tuesday afternoon #COABE2024 block featuring multiple sessions on our #DigitalLiteracy work. Meet us at booth 412 and get details on the rest of our sessions at bit.ly/WEatCOABE2024