Teaching Strategies
Recent Newsletter Articles
Playtime with AI – You’re Invited!
AI (artificial intelligence) playgroups for ABE teachers and staff give you a place to explore AI tools with support from your colleagues. So far, we've played with MagicSchool and Khanmigo. Join us for the next playgroup meeting on November 26! Read More
Creating Systems, Establishing Routines, and Collaborating to Boost Student Achievement
When we consistently incorporate routines and establish systems into our instruction and programming, we lay a strong foundation for student success both inside and outside of the classroom. Read More
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?
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!
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
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
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!
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
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)
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