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![Student Magazine to Showcase Writing](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/metno-magazine-screenshot.png)
Student Magazine to Showcase Writing
Often students don’t view their writing as “real” writing. My idea was that if they could see their writing in a stunning layout with visually appealing pullout quotes, captivating titles, and colorful photos, they would see it in a new way and get excited about the possibilities. Read More
![In a Jam Without Jamboard?](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/burnout-technology-pixabay.jpg)
In a Jam Without Jamboard?
One of our favorite teaching tools, Jamboard, is going away on October 1. This leaves many educators struggling to find a suitable replacement. Hear what the Distance Learning Team has to say about Jamboard alternatives! Read More
![Election Resources We Can All Agree On!](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/vote-day-woman-flag-pexels.jpg)
Election Resources We Can All Agree On!
At times, it may seem like we are in an endless cycle of political campaigns in America. While this may be the new reality, it is more important than ever to ensure that the topics of voting and elections are incorporated into our ABE classroom planning and instruction throughout the entire school year. By doing so, our students will become more informed members of society! Read More
![Homophones in Isolation for the Adult Learner](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/homophones-chalkboard.png)
Homophones in Isolation for the Adult Learner
Adult learners often wrestle with homophones as texts and conversations are littered with them. Through nine units of shared homophone lessons, teachers control the pace, and the objective is intentionality because homophones are here (hear), there (their/they’re), and everywhere (wear)! Read More
![It’s Autism Acceptance Month](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/autism-unsplash.jpg)
It’s Autism Acceptance Month
It is Autism Acceptance Month! A time of raising awareness and inclusivity of neurodiversity. Find out more and learn about strategies for working with students on the autism spectrum. Read More
![Information/Media Literacy: More Important Than Ever!](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/artificial-intelligence-pixabay.jpg)
Information/Media Literacy: More Important Than Ever!
Don't believe everything you read! Information is coming at our students at a very rapid pace from many different sources. With that in mind, it is more important than ever to give them the strategies and tools to effectively analyze and evaluate all of this data. Read More
![CampGPT and AI Tools for Adult Educators](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ai-CampGPT.png)
CampGPT and AI Tools for Adult Educators
AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Claude can be powerful tools for busy adult educators. Although far from perfect, these tools can function as a sort of personal assistant who will help you prepare materials for the learners in your classes. Read More
![Embedded Teaching: Application in a Science Lesson (Part 2)](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nfnm-climate-seasons-module.png)
Embedded Teaching: Application in a Science Lesson (Part 2)
This article, which wraps up a 2-part series, provides examples of Embedded Teaching activities in a lesson developed by Nature for New Minnesotans to introduce the concepts of weather and climate to adult English language learners. Read More
![Teaching Essential Email Skills and Digital Resilience](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/students-library-computers-pexels.jpg)
Teaching Essential Email Skills and Digital Resilience
We all agree that it's essential for adult learners to know the basics of how to send, read, and receive emails. But there are some other overlooked, yet essential digital skills we could also be teaching, including building learners' digital resilience and self-efficacy in digital spaces. Read More
![ACES Updates: New Lesson Plans, TIF and Online Course](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/change-pixabay.jpg)
ACES Updates: New Lesson Plans, TIF and Online Course
Check out all the recent updates in the realm of ACES (Academic, Career & Employability Skills)! Eighteen new standards-aligned ACES/TIF lesson plans are now available, along with an updated TIF (Transitions Integration Framework) and a new ACES/TIF Foundations course hosted on the Canvas platform. Read More