PAST SESSIONS
2023 Session 4: Using smartphones with learners
Delivered in Tuesday, November 28, 2023
SESSION RECORDING
SESSION SLIDES AND OTHER RESOURCES
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED BY PARTICIPANTS
Connected for Success - Low income affordable plans from Rogers (mobile, internet and TV options)
SESSION DESCRIPTION
You might have heard about MTML's smartphone learning modules but we want to go a bit deeper to explore how they are applied in the literacy field and what other programs are doing when it comes to using smartphones with their learners. Join us to explore the modules and discuss how smartphones are changing the way we learn, teach and use technology on a daily basis.
GUEST PRESENTERS
Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy
Also known as MTML, is a network of organizations and individuals supporting adult literacy in Toronto and York Region.
Ambreen Ahmad, Managing Director
Ambreen has 20 years of experience in the education field. Possessing a Masters in English Literature and in Educational Planning and Management, she has maintained successful positions as a Vice Principal, English Language Instructor, Manager HR, Communication Executive and Literacy practitioner.
Currently, she is working as a Managing Director at Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy, a non-profit organization that supports adult literacy in Toronto and York Region. Her previous work experience and life-long learning certificates and diplomas bring a wealth of information to develop learning strategies, recruitment procedures and governance.
Her dedication and determination in helping individuals grow and develop are highlighted in all her professional achievements. She is also passionate about volunteering and has been an ardent volunteer in many non-profits across GTA. She loves to cook and paint in her free time.
LAMP Adult Learning Program provides a foundation to the first step back to learning, with a strength based community approach. Learners achieve health and well being, develop independence, further education for training and employment needs. They focus on personal goals of health, civic engagement, social inclusion, and quality of life. Learners improve their reading, writing, and/or digital literacy (smartphone, ipad and laptop/desktop) skills in our community-based literacy and basic skills program.
Johanna Milic
Program Supervisor
Leads creative development and collaboration with Support Organizations and
in programs at LAMP.
Anita Dhanjal
Community Literacy Worker
Digital and Computer, Reading and Writing Instructor.
Robert Connelly
Community Literacy Worker
Digital and Computer, Reading and Writing Instructor.
Literacy Council York Simcoe (LCYS)
The Skills Upgrading Center provides customized training programs and job-specific workshops to assist adults in York-Simcoe in improving their employment prospects, preparing for a higher education, and acquiring the skills they need for a successful future.
Brittany Horlings, Program and Marketing Assistant