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Multisensory Mosaics Make a Statement
An excellent example of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle, "presenting a variety of instructional methods and materials": Colleen Crossley, Robbinsdale Adult Academic teacher and PANDA consultant, implemented a mosaic project in her classroom. Read More
Learn about Pronunciation! Easy and Fun Activities
Where to begin with easy and effective pronunciation instruction? Read on to learn about two pronunciation activities that are a great starting point for teachers new to teaching pronunciation, as well as information about the upcoming Pronunciation Study Circle offered by ATLAS. Read More
Let’s Talk… About the Speaking and Listening Standards
Implementation of these standards into daily lessons enables students to develop useful interpersonal skills for the classroom and workplace – from critically listening and responding to each other, to evaluating what they hear from a variety of sources. Read More
Using ACES/TIF to Foster a Growth Mindset
It's a new year and the perfect time to see a new purpose for using ACES/TIF with your learners. In this article, ACES Coordinator Stephanie Sommers discusses how ACES/TIF can be used to develop a growth mindset with your learners. Read More
Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment: Meeting the Needs of ABE Learners
Between 2002 and 2016, the share of U.S. jobs requiring substantial digital knowledge rose rapidly, mostly due to large changes in the digital content of existing occupations. A new report describes how lack of digital literacy skills may threaten adult learners. Read More
The Key to Math Is Reading
Just kidding! Although reading certainly plays a role, the key to math is probably math. But here are some great resources that we as teachers can read and use to strengthen our math instruction. Read More
Evaluating the Mathematical Tasks We Give to Our Students
We give our students tasks to complete every class period. How do we know if these tasks are effective or not? What is our gauge? Read More
Setting Boundaries in the Classroom
Setting boundaries is a way of reducing inappropriate student behavior when they try to monopolize the class and your emotional energy. It also helps students function better when they know what to expect, have clear rules and consistent routines. Read More
Career Connections
Career Connections, part of the PBS Learning Media website, is an amazing collection of 100 videos in which “Young professionals tell us about their jobs and take us behind the scenes to show us what they do every day.” Read More
Individualized and Collaborative Tasks for CCRS Implementation
Minnesota Literacy Council teachers have been implementing the College & Career Readiness Standards as a team by participating in individual documentation projects and peer collaboration - with very meaningful results! Read More