Event Title: A Mobile Tech Revolution in Low-Wage Work: Partnering with Employers to Build Workers’ Digital Literacy
Event Type: LINCS Community Webinar and Discussion
Date(s): April 25-28, 2016
Dear LINCS Community,
LINCS is excited to announce its next webinar and discussion: “A Mobile Tech Revolution in Low-Wage Work.”
On April 25 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM ET, a webinar featuring guest speakers from mobile learning design, English language teaching, and workforce development domains will share information and answer questions about how the mobile technology revolution is making digital literacy and online learning necessary, even in low-skill service jobs. The webinar will highlight employer and organized labor partnerships on career advancement and learning basic skills through the use of mobile devices in online learning. Register for the webinar at: https://msg.adobeconnect.com/e646fuikh77/event/registration.html
A panel discussion with mobile learning software developers, and organized labor-sponsored programs that help workers use mobile devices for learning or training, will be held on April 26-28. The conversation will address topics such as the kinds of devices used for mobile learning; advantages and disadvantages of feature phones, smart phones, tablets, e-readers, laptops and other portable digital devices; and challenges and solutions regarding access. The discussion will also include models of implementation across various types of workers, and work environments, including case studies from panelists.
Bring your questions and comments!
The webinar kicks off April 25, followed by a series of discussions on April 26-28 in the LINCS Career Pathways, Program Management and Technology and Learning groups. See you there!
Sincerely,
The LINCS Team