Backward planning ain’t all it’s cracked up to be, at least not when it comes to language classrooms for adult learners. If we don’t plan backward from our objectives, how do we plan? What do we plan? Think of language lessons as cycles of engagement, interaction, and reinforcement. This is what guides lesson planning.
As technology continues to evolve, digital literacy is no longer limited to basic computer skills. Today, it also includes understanding how to interact with artificial intelligence tools, evaluate online information, and adapt to rapidly changing digital environments. For adult learners, this shift can feel both exciting and overwhelming.
Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day invites us not only to remember a powerful leader, but to recommit ourselves to the values he championed: justice, dignity, and opportunity for all. Among those values, Dr. King consistently emphasized the transformative power of education and literacy.
Technology has reshaped how nonprofits deliver education and support. Virtual classrooms and digital tools have opened doors that once seemed locked, yet each new tool brings new challenges. For adult learners, educators, and nonprofit administrators, technology can be both an enabler and a barrier.
On Friday, November 7th, First Literacy hosted the Spotlight on Innovation in Adult Basic Education. The annual event featured innovative new programs that are sparking change, testing fresh approaches, and opening doors for adult learners who are working hard to build better futures.
ADHD is commonly associated with children, but a recent study reported by the CDC estimates that 6% of U.S. adults have an ADHD diagnosis and about 3% were not diagnosed until adulthood. When teaching adults with ADHD, educators should consider several strategies and accommodations to maximize learning, engagement, and success.
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