Please see below for the LINCS Community events for the week of 04/01/2024:
Guest-Hosted Discussion: Show Me the Money - Financial Literacy and Justice
Description: Financial literacy is one of the most important tools needed for individuals impacted by the justice system as they leave and begin the next chapter in their lives. For the next thirty (30) days we will look at curriculum and financial literacy resources for students both behind and beyond the walls of our prisons and jails--from starting over and being penniless, to navigating the new Pell Grant Initiative. Join us as we "Show You the Money" or at least how to navigate the financial challenges for justice impacted students.
Presenter: Jeffrey Abramowitz, LINCS Correctional and Reentry Education Group Moderator
Date/Time: Monday, April 1, 2024 – Tuesday, April 30, 2024
LINCS Community Group: Correctional and Reentry Education
A LINCS account is required to participate in the LINCS discussion: Show Me the Money - Financial Literacy and Justice.
Please see below for the LINCS Community events for the week of 04/08/2024:
Live Session: Single Set of Learning Objectives
Description: Are you launching, expanding, or teaching an Integrated Education and Training (IET) program? Learn how a single set of learning objectives (SSLOs) are foundational to guide development of solid IET curricular materials and implement your plans. Participants will be introduced to SSLOs, get answers to commonly asked questions, and have an opportunity to engage in discussions.
Presenter: Erin Vobornik, LINCS Career Pathways and Postsecondary Transition Group Moderator
Date/Time: Thursday, April 11, 2024, 12:00 PM ET (live session)
LINCS Community Group: Teaching and Learning
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for Single Set of Learning Objectives.
Live Session: ChatGPT for ELA Instruction
Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) offers exciting new possibilities for English Language Acquisition (ELA) classrooms. Join us for this event presented by Yeonjai Rah, ESL Instructor with Austin Community College as she explores ideas for leveraging AI in three key areas: 1) As a conversation partner and writing tutor for ELA learners; 2) For developing student-centered and culturally relevant teaching materials; and 3) As an aid for ELA evaluators. The thoughtful integration of AI has much to offer ELA education. With the right balance of technology and human guidance, AI can enhance learning experiences for students from all backgrounds.
Presenter: Yeonjai Rah, Austin Community College
Date/Time: Friday, April 12, 2024, 3:00 PM ET (live session)
LINCS Community Group: Integrating Technology
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for ChatGPT for ELA Instruction
Live Session: Current Approaches to Teaching English for Adults with Emergent Literacy
Description: Print literacy is often presumed at nearly every level of education; moreover, most adult education practitioners are not equipped with the training or foundational theory to work with preliterate students effectively. Join us as we raise awareness regarding the needs of this population of English learners. Our guest presenter, Marina Bydalek with Seattle University, has designed this webinar as a primer to provide practitioners with the foundational knowledge needed to teach adults who have had limited prior opportunities for schooling.
Presenter: Marina Bydalek, Seattle University
Date/Time: Friday, April 12, 2024, 4:00 PM ET (live session)
LINCS Community Group: English Language Acquisition
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for Current Approaches to Teaching English for Adults with Emergent Literacy.
*Please note: LINCS moderator-led events are not recorded, so we encourage you to participate in them as they happen. Certificates are provided for attending live LINCS events.