Subscribe to the podcast feed or listen to each podcast individually. http://alphaplus.ca Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:04:35 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://alphaplus.ca/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://alphaplus.ca Subscribe to the podcast feed or listen to each podcast individually. http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=608&Itemid=255 Leah MorrisSara GillLeah Morris is the Executive Director of the Adult Basic Education Association (http://www.abea.on.ca/) in Hamilton, has been a Clear Writing consultant for 25 years and is recognized by the Learning Networks of Ontario (http://www.learningnetworks.ca) for that expertise. Sara Gill is the Assistant Executive Director of Adult Basic Education Association in Hamilton and is a Learning Networks of Ontario recognized Clear Writing consultant. Sara is a graduate of AlphaPlus Moodle training (en/training/moodle/training-schedule.html).In this podcast, recorded on Skype (http://shop.skype.com/apps/Call-recording-audio-video/Pamela-for-Skype-Basic-Edition.html), Leah talks about clear writing, the benefits of gaining clear writing expertise, the training approach using guidelines, and the types of clear writing recognition course trainees can choose to work to gain. Sara shares why an online course using Moodle (http://moodle.org) was developed, the integrated use of other technology tools used, logistics about accessing the Clear Writing training, and features of the Moodle course management and learning management systems work to support the delivery of this training. The Adult Basic Education Association is the lead agency for the Learning Networks of Ontario Clear Writing Course Delivery and Recognition Process. The Clear Writing course is housed on the AlphaPlus Virtual Classroom for Adult Educators (http://educators.alphaplus.ca) site.To learn more and to register for training, visit Learning Networks of Ontario (http://www.learningnetworks.ca). If the network site is down or not accessible please contact Sara at edassist@abea.on.ca (mailto:edassist@abea.on.ca)Find and download this podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:29:16 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=520&Itemid=243 Suzanne Smythe, Lecturer in Literacy and Adult Education at the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, speaks about her report, Skype (http://shop.skype.com/apps/Call-recording-audio-video/Pamela-for-Skype-Basic-Edition.html), Suzanne talks about her research about the use of digital technologies at various adult education programs and elaborates on some of the five Vignettes in the report that put literacy practitioners centre stage.Find and download this podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:09:23 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=418&Itemid=231 Donna M. Chovanec Amy Meckelborg Donna M. Chovanec, Associate Professor in Educational Policy Studies at the University of Alberta, and Amy Meckelborg, Coordinator, EdTech Services Training and Development, speak about their paper, Skype (http://shop.skype.com/apps/Call-recording-audio-video/Pamela-for-Skype-Basic-Edition.html), Donna and Amy give an overview of the background and the main questions explored in the paper, reflect on the type of literacy in the context of their work, and talk about the roles of digital citizenship. Furthermore, they discuss the issue of the digital divide, the concept of “Over the Shoulder Learning”, and offer reflections on how the digital divide may be addressed at the program level. The podcast concludes with a summary of the highlights of the findings. Find and download this podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:08:32 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=326&Itemid=210 Rory McGreal, Associate Vice President of Research at Athabasca University and UNESCO/COL Chairholder in Open Educational Resources, discusses the report What is cloud computing and why is it important for Adult Literacy (en/web-tools/online-publications-a-reportsgroup1/cloud-computing.html). Rory co-authored this recent AlphaPlus publication with Griff Richards, Associate Professor of Distance Education and Director of the Technology Enhanced Learning Research Institute at Athabasca University, and Brian Steward, Vice President Information Technology at Athabasca University. Cloud computing could make a real difference to the adult literacy field in Ontario and across Canada. One of the strongest arguments the report makes is related to cost – in a cloud computing environment organizations and programs could potentially realize significant savings, and pay only for the computing power they actually use. In our conversation with Rory, we ask him to reflect on the benefits of cloud computing, issues of security and privacy, strong and weak Internet connections, and the role of governments and literacy organizations to seize on the opportunities cloud computing offers. Find and download this podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:33:31 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=189&Itemid=211 Tim Nicholls Harrison, literacy instructor and Manager of the Adult Learning Centres, Grey-Bruce-Georgian (http://www.adultlearningcentres.ca/) in Ontario, discusses iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:39:48 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=187&Itemid=212 Heidi Silver- Pacuilla from the American Institutes of Research discusses her research report titled iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:21:53 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=172&Itemid=213 Tim Nicholls Harrison a longtime literacy instructor and Manager of the Adult Learning Centres, Grey-Bruce-Georgian (http://www.adultlearningcentres.ca/) in Ontario tells us how he “discovered” Web 2.0 technology and shares his knowledge and experience about how technology can be an exciting and practical tool in support of adult literacy teaching and learning. Find and download this podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:03:19 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=171&Itemid=214 Tracey Mollins, a literacy worker and activist and an amazing online instructor and blogger at Literacies Café (http://literaciescafe.blogspot.com/) – shares her experiences, knowledge and wisdom – based on her extensive experience working with adult literacy students and her invaluable insights about the role that technology can and should play in teaching and learning. Find and download this podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:01:27 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=170&Itemid=215 Rose Strohmaier from the Community Learning Centre, South Frontenac (http://kingston.cioc.ca/record/KGN5237), part of Kingston Literacy (http://www.kingstonliteracy.com/) , Ontario, who tells us about how she uses a blog with her students and talks about her participation in the Getting Online (http://www.nald.ca/gettingonline/) course and much more. Find and download this podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:00:32 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=169&Itemid=216 Laurie Gallant from English Montreal School Board (http://www.emsb.qc.ca/en/index_en.asp) shares his perspective, as an adult education instructor on the introduction of a new program in his school board which includes a greater emphasis on the use of technology. Laurie discusses the challenges and opportunities facing instructors with the introduction of the new program and the technology orientation and training needs of instructors. Find and download this podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:59:37 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=167&Itemid=220 Debera Flynn from the QUILL Learning Network (http://www.quillnet.org/) shares her enthusiasm for using technology to save time and to enable communication and collaboration across the literacy field.Find and download this podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:56:58 +0100 http://alphaplus.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=166&Itemid=219 Amanda Burdick from Literacy Link South Central (http://www.llsc.on.ca/) and adult literacy network in London, Ontario tells us about how her organization makes use of a Wiki to work collaboratively and about her innovative use of mp3 technology to make the network’s web site more accessible. Find and download this podcast on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/alphaplus-tech-podcasts/id554306102). Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:38:54 +0100