AlphaPlus Virtual Showcases 2024

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New Fall topics scheduled!

Join us to meet guest presenters and explore exciting and innovative things they do in the literacy field!
Each Virtual Showcase discussion is 1.5 hours. ASL interpretation is provided. 

FALL 2024 

Session 3:
AI use in LBS

Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 3pm to 4:30 pm

The topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere! Many of us have tried ChatGPT/Copilot prompts and/or attended AI workshops, but it still can be overwhelming when it comes to using it in the Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) community. 

Join us to connect with guests who have tried AI in their programs (on the administrative side and with their learners, many of whom are actually eager to try AI!). We will discuss why they are integrating AI into their practice, what has worked for them and what hasn’t. Together, we will explore and share ideas, tips and resources.

Session 4:
AI policies, ethics and practices in LBS

Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 3 pm to 4:30 pm

As we explore the use of AI in LBS, we need to consider the organizational aspects of it as well. Is your program open to staff using AI? Have you discussed the ethical aspects of AI as a team? What’s allowed and what’s not?  Do you have a written AI policy or guidelines in place? Have you talked to your learners about using AI when they complete lessons or assignments? What do you expect from your staff/colleagues/learners when it comes to referencing AI generated content/images? 

Join us to discuss these questions, share your thoughts and explore ideas/tips with our guest presenters. 

SPRING 2024 (completed)

Session 2:
Planning a Lesson (PAL) project:
What’s involved in creating an LBS lesson that flows?

Delivered on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Session 1:
AlphaPlus Open Educational Resources (OER) collection:
What is OER and why is it needed?

Delivered on Tuesday, May 21, 2024