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Online learning is rapidly becoming a highly effective alternative to traditional, in-person instruction. It not only offers convenience but also equips adult learners with essential adaptive and technical skills crucial for academic and career advancement. In this session, we’ll introduce a proven framework for developing "face-to-face" online classes that often surpass the outcomes of traditional classrooms, helping adult students with an NRS score of 3 or higher succeed.

Participants will learn how to boost engagement and accelerate student progress by implementing the elements of a high-impact class, including a consistent structure, “face-to-face” online meetings, and clear expectations. You will see live examples of active engagement strategies and hear directly from a former online class coach about the essential role they play. You will receive a ready-to-sign, editable template of an online student expectations document and see simple first steps that require minimal equipment, inspiring you to create your own rewarding online teaching experience.

For many adult learners, feedback feels personal. Past educational experiences, low confidence, or fear of failure can turn constructive input into a source of discouragement. The key is helping learners shift their perspective, viewing feedback as essential fuel for growth. In this session, we will explore practical strategies for delivering feedback with empathy, encouraging deep student reflection, and cultivating a growth mindset in which missteps are seen as critical stepping stones rather than roadblocks. These approaches are effective whether your students are learning in person, online, or in a blended environment. 

Participants will gain practical resources designed to transform the feedback experience, including self-assessment tools, goal-setting frameworks, and classroom activities that foster peer feedback and personal growth. You will learn how to create a safe and supportive environment where feedback is trusted, welcomed, and used effectively to drive progress. Ultimately, this will empower your adult students to gain confidence, take true ownership of their educational journey, and sustain long-term motivation.

Sometimes the biggest challenge in teaching digital literacy isn't a lack of resources, but knowing how to use the ones you already have effectively. This two-part session will address this challenge and provide busy teachers with actionable solutions. During part one, we’ll deep-dive into Essential Education's Digital Literacy Implementation Guide, a powerful resource containing over 100 classroom-tested activities, templates, and fully scripted lesson plans. Then, in part two, we’ll shift focus to our Computer Essentials curriculum, providing a close examination of its course content and badging features, along with practical strategies to boost students' digital confidence.

Participants will leave equipped with clear, simple, and effective methods to seamlessly weave essential technology skills into any existing program model. Through discussion and shared best practices, this training emphasizes practical, actionable integration strategies. By the session’s end, you will be prepared to confidently close the digital divide and cultivate lasting digital confidence and competence among your learners.