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Research suggests that a stumbling block to understanding algebra stems from not developing an understanding of the equal sign. In this webinar participants will learn how students at all levels, ABE, ESOL, and HSE alike, can construct meaning in algebraic equations by examining relationships on opposite sides of the equal sign. Participants will understand how to use simple instructional routines, visual models, and online resources to help students to develop conceptual understanding of equality. No prior understanding of algebra is needed for this webinar.
Instructor: Patricia Helmuth, Adult Numeracy Network Time: May 21, 3:00-4:00 ET Registration: Algebra: A Balancing Act Explore a new, free, online guide to blended learning published by New Readers Press; as well as resources from the World Education Ed Tech Center. We will also hear from from the LINCS Integrating Technology group. These resources will help instructors and learners as they move into online learning classes and tutorials during the pandemic. Instructors: David Rosen (Newsome Associates) and Jen Vanek (Worlld Ed) Time: May 14, 3:00-4:15 ET Registration: Blended and Distanced Learning All webinars in the NJALL Virtual Mini-Conference are free!
Dive in for a closer look at the definition of Digital Literacy and its importance for our programs and students. We will discover how programs and students can take advantage of national developments in digital literacy and access, including recent OCTAE FAQs. We will explore helpful resources, websites, and tools that will help build digital skills, enhance instruction, and increase our connection with our learners during these unprecedented times. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: · Define digital literacy and describe why it is important. · Describe digital literacy challenges faced by our programs and our learners. · Describe and evaluate national initiatives, resources, and tools to enhance digital literacy programming and services · Select a resource or tool to implement with your learners, and draft a plan for next step steps Instructor: Mary Gaston, LINCS Time: May 12, 3:00-4:15 ET Registration: Reboot Your Digital Strategy All webinars in the NJALL Virtual Mini-Conference are free!
This training will begin with a discussion of some of the factors that affect the development of English vocabulary for English language learners (ELL) including: English speaking and listening ability; native language literacy; and the amount of English language reading learners engage in. In addition, the relevance of the Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills/Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency distinction for ELL vocabulary instruction will be covered. Instructor: Susan Finn Miller, LINCS Time: May 7, 3:00-4:00 ET Registration: Vocabulary Instruction for ELLs All webinars in the NJALL Virtual Mini-Conference are free!
Although the NJALL Annual Conference has been cancelled, the Adult Learner Writing Contest is still taking place. We are in the process of reviewing all of the submissions and we should be able to announce the winners sometime in April. We will still send awards out and produce a magazine. Due to circumstances, the magazine will initially be distributed in PDF format, rather than printed. Once it is possible to safely create and distribute a paper version of the magazine we will make those available. We would like to thank everybody for their participation. We had the largest number of submissions in the history of the contest.   In keeping with the guidelines provided by the Governor and the CDC around social distancing and restricting non-essential travel, NJALL is sorry to announce that the annual conference has been cancelled.
Anyone who has already paid for the conference will receive a full refund. We have stopped processing purchase orders, and will work with organizations that need refunds. Although nothing can take the place of the community coming together during the conference, we will be hosting a series of free webinars this spring. We will send out information about these webinars in the next few weeks. In the meantime, NJALL will look to share relevant resources via our website and social media. Please contact us if you have resources to share or concerns you think NJALL should address. Adult education has always prioritized community building and this is a time for us all to work together. Stay safe. NJALL is pleased to announce that its 2020 Conference: Problem Posing, Problem Solving will be held on May 15, 2020, at Brookdale Community College. Registration is now open! The agenda features a plenary presentation led by Cynthia Bell, Numeracy and Workforce Specialist from the Literacy Assistance Center in New York, twenty-one different workshops, and time for networking with colleagues and meeting with vendors. The registration fee covers lunch and coffee. Workshops include: Formative Assessments for Literacy Instruction Learning Math Through Problem Posing and Collaboration Vocabulary For ESOL ELL's Who are Emergent Readers Teaching Listening Skills Google Bootcamp Digital Literacy and Problem Solving Accessing Web Resources Students in Their Own Words Adult Education and Anti-Poverty Advocacy Immigration Policy Update Adult Learner Writing Contest: Selected winners will read from their work and discuss how to support students as writers. Registration: Registration for this conference is limited to 250 people. We cannot accept any on-site registrations. If your registration is being covered by an organization, please make sure your name is on a list that the organization submits along with a check or purchase order. A hard copy of the purchase order with names should be mailed to the NJALL address below and an electronic copy should be mailed to [email protected]. NJALL will then take care of completing the registration process. Checks and hard copies of purchase orders must be received by May 1st to guarantee registration. Any cancellations must take place by May 1st to ensure a refund. If your organization would like to pay with a credit card or PayPal, please contact us. Please send any questions to [email protected]
Mailing Address: NJALL 16 South Avenue West, Suite 252 Cranford, NJ 07016 Learners can submit their work to the NJALL Learner Writing Contest until February 28, 2020. This year, cash prizes will be awarded in five categories - fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry and photography. Several winners will be invited to read their work and receive their awards at the annual NJALL conference on May 15. Winners' and other selected submissions will be published in a free magazine that will be available in the summer of 2020. Guidelines: * All adult learners are eligible, including students in adult literacy programs, those in adult high schools or equivalency programs, those in developmental education programs, those enrolled in English language classes and students studying for citizenship. * Learners can submit one piece per category, except for poetry. Learners can submit up to five poems for consideration. Learners can send in submissions for multiple categories. * All submissions must be original and represent the work of the learner - not the work of their teacher or tutor. Teachers/tutors may help with spelling and grammar, but it should be limited in nature. We are using the honor system with regards to this. * English language learners can get help with translation, but the work should remain their own. * There are no page or word limits. Submitting: * Submissions need to be received by February 28, 2020 at [email protected] * The email should identify the category of the submission. * Submissions should include the learner's name and contact information and the name of the program or school they attend. The submission should also include a two or three sentence self-description of the learner. If the learner wishes to remain anonymous or use a pen-name, this information should be provided when the work is submitted. * By entering the contest, the learner agrees to have their piece published in the magazine if it is selected. * All those submitting work will be notified of the decisions by March 16, 2020. * Please send any questions to [email protected]. Reviewers are also needed!
If you are interested in serving as a reviewer, please send an email to [email protected] We are particularly interested in having learners serve on the review committee. The New Jersey Association for Lifelong Learning (NJALL) is holding its sixth annual adult learner writing contest. Submissions due February 14. This year we will award cash prizes in five categories - fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry and photography. Several winners will be invited to read their work and receive their awards at the annual NJALL conference on May 15th, 2020. All of the winners and selected other submissions will be published in a free magazine that will be available from our website in the summer of 2020. Winners and their teachers/tutors will receive printed copies of the magazine. Click below for information on how to submit an entry. Deadline for submission: February 14, 2020
Every year NJALL recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of adult education. Meet this year's winners and find out how to nominate someone for 2020!  Lee Snowiss, Adult Basic Education Instructor at Brookdale Community College for 27 years was named NJALL 2019 Teacher of the Year. Lee, in the center, is flanked by her director Linda Roma and Dr. Joan Scocco. Across the years Lee made herself available to meet with newly hired instructors, sharing words of wisdom and inviting them to observe her classroom and instructional interaction with students. She has been a passionate advocate for students by seeking and obtaining services and support from across the college community. Among many great students, Pasang Schreck was one of Lee’s own. In 2019 Pasang was the first NJALL scholarship recipient to be recognized for graduating from college with her bachelor’s degree.  Judith Fitzpatrick, ESL Instructor, Greater Bergen Community Action in Hackensack also received the NJALL 2019 Teacher of the Year Award. Judy was nominated by her director, Figen Tabakci, pictured on the left. With the vast experience and expertise that she has, Judy was the ‘go to’ ESL instructor for ideas, suggestions, recommendations, and solutions to ESL teaching challenges for our other instructors. She had an ‘open door’ policy for other instructors who requested to observe her class and current and former students who many times came to ask her suggestions, or just to visit her.  The 2019 NJALL Lifelong Learning Award was awarded to Jacinta Vilas of the Paterson Adult and Continuing Education program (PACE). Nominated by Nora Hoover and Susan Ronga, Jacinta had herself been a student at PACE. She has been a personal inspiration to thousands of students and has a total understanding of the challenges and demands faced by staff, students and administrators alike. When a consortium partner was struggling, Jacinta created and provided professional development to share PACE’s successful programming and instructional strategies with the sister agency. Today that program is a thriving part of the adult education community. 2020 Award Nominations NJALL is again asking for nominations from our network of professionals and participating organizations for the following:
1. Barry Semple Lifelong Learning Leadership Award This award, named for our own Dr. Barry Semple who has been a NJALL leader since 1963, will be given to an outstanding individual or group demonstrating responsibility, influence, courage, motivation, inspiration, direction or guidance, and has made an outstanding contribution to lifelong learning through research, program design and development, publications, effective and innovative use of funds, service to the profession, etc. 2. Teacher of the Year Award This award is presented to an adult educator who has demonstrated professionalism and exemplary performance in the field of lifelong learning. Nominations are due by January 31, 2020. Awards will be presented at the NJALL conference on May 15, 2020 at Brookdale Community College |
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