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CLLS Networking Call #2April 16, 2020Effective ways to keep learners learningTraining using Google forms and videosAsking tutors and learners to write 6-word memoirs about their experience. Keeping communications with the learner and doesn’t have to be around learning but just to make a human connection checking in with no pressureSome had not connected with learners yet. Leaving it up to Tutor learner pairs. Some are working together using Zoom, Facetime or mailing things back and forth. Library hosting 4 Zoom classes a week each morning for two hours.Conducting tutoring by phone for those without computersExchanging recipes to practice skillsTutor takes a picture of a book and text the picture to learner and then next day they receive a call and the learner will read the page they received.Having learners write essays about life in lock down which we will add as a section in our annual publication Having learners journal about pandemic experiencesHosting bi-lingual storytimesHosting online book and writing clubsSending ebooks and will follow up with how to download and useUsing "Call Them All" or "Remind" to make phone calls and texts. Learners are more familiar with Remind because of their experiences with their child's school.Pulled back on the tutoring but sent out fun resourcesUsing phone apps for those who do not have computersActivity/craft packs to give to learners (especially useful for early literacy)Some learners are using Reading HorizonsSome libraries are mailing books and materials to learners that need themOne library bought books through amazon to give to their learnersStaying Connected with Tutors and Learners:Calling just to check in, no pressure in terms of tutoringProviding social media links to resources and videosHosting weekly tutor roundtable by Zoom online or by phoneSent out surveys to see what people wanted to do. Providing options for those who are interesting through phone, learning apps, Zoom, etc.Using Google Hangouts for those who struggled with ZoomSome learners are taking pictures of their writings and sending it to tutors for feedback.Conducting tutor trainings through Zoom as well as developing online versions of the trainingsZoom open house for tutors and learners with drop-in tutoring sessionsCommunity share resources for tutors to share with other tutorsUsing Career Online High SchoolHosting Tutor roundtable via zoomUsing social media to keep in touchTrying to find innovating ways to connect with Tutors/learners that does not always have to be literacy based. Book club Online Meet-up works because you don't necessarily have to depend on screen sharing.Recently purchased "Zoom", and starting to use of that. Some tutors/learners don't have the technology or skills, but they are working on it and plan to start training tutors soon.Planning to call learners and tutors because email has not provide effectiveIf privacy is an issue, call learners and tutors using *67 for number to be unrecognizable, or use Google VoiceSanta Clara has PT tech staff who have been able to assist some learners in using technology.Also important to stay connected to partners, to help participants access support services, get food, etc.Putting out an appreciation video to honor volunteer tutors during National Library Week.Sending Greeting cards to tutors to provide encouragementNew workshops conducted by literacy centers will probably be aimed at setting up these programs for the tutor/learner pairs. When things finally open, most will limit the size of tutor trainings or do it virtually.Helping Tutors and Learners get online:Providing information on Free or Discounted internet:Comcast offers income-eligible families internet access at $10-12 per month. However, they are now offering this low-cost service for free for the next 60 days. Offered at: documents to prove eligibility will be required. An example of this would be a Medicaid card, HeadStart program participation letter, Federal Pell Grant documentationAT&T is waiving data overage fees to all customers. They will not terminate service of any customer over the next 60 days.?AT&T will continue to offer internet access for qualifying limited income households at $10 a month through the Access from AT&T program. Visit access to see whether your household qualifies and to submit an application.Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone for free.?For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, go to: is waiving late fees and they will not terminate service of any customer over the next 60 days.American Learns to post daily updates, send automatic text and email to our students, post lesson plans and tutorials that are topic specific, links to resources ,automated our outreach to tutors and student and we are able to see what tutors and students can access, ie, tablet, wifi, phone.Leaving wifi on all the time so that people can access it from the parking lotMany learners and tutors do not have access to technology so it has been a challengePhone apps have been helpful in enabling them to get connectedHelping teach now to get online and use technologyHave tutor advocates calling other tutors to find out what their technology is at home to see what they can use to connectTexting screen shots of Zoom along with instructionsConsidering holding workshops on how to use technology and platformsWorking 1:1 with learners helping them learn how to use technology and letting them know resources are available to themSupplying a digital resource list to tutors and learnersConsidering using Wi-Fi buses but are not quite there yetProviding tutors and learners tutorials on screen sharing and Whiteboard, Zoom, WebX, and What’s AppSMS Gateway for using email to send text messagesAT&T:?mobilenumber@txt.?T-Mobile:?mobilenumber@?Verizon:?mobilenumber@?Sprint:?mobilenumber@messaging.?Xfinity Mobile:?mobilenumber@Virgin Mobile:?mobilenumber@?Tracfone:?mobilenumber@mmst5.?Simple Mobile:?mobilenumber@?Mint Mobile:?mobilenumber@ (Red Pocket:?mobilenumber@?Metro PCS:?mobilenumber@?Boost Mobile:?mobilenumber@sms.Cricket:?mobilenumber@sms.?Republic Wireless:?mobilenumber@text.?Google Fi (Project Fi):?mobilenumber@msg.fi.?U.S. Cellular:?mobilenumber@email.?Ting:?mobilenumber@message.Consumer Cellular:?mobilenumber@C-Spire:?mobilenumber@Page Plus:?mobilenumber@Success StoriesGathering information for non-filers on how to get their stipendsLearners have accelerated their online skills for their online high school Greeting cards in the mail for their tutors to feel appreciatesWorking on a video for national library week to honor their tutorsOn a one on one basis to reach out to the learner to find out what they have and what they need to learn and these have led to big Zoom – Started with asking learners what do you have and can we help you figure out how to use it and what do you need so we can help secure this for you and help you learn how to use itAllowing pairs to use the tools they are comfortable with like Facetime, instead of pushing ZoomUploading materials to YouTubeDefinite challenge, looking at PowerPoints that could be emailed to tutors and letting them know about databased they might be able to access through the librarySending many families free booksNew tutor training has been successful through Zoom which is new for everyoneOne Tutor and learner pair found that they both feel more focused on the phone, especially for learner who was anxious about other people seeing and hearing him practice in the libraryHelped learner access food for family.Helped Learners complete Census.One library has had literacy program success despite the circumstances. They have a Zoom site for their learners and tutors, while some prefer Skype or Facebook. They have tutor round?table sessions twice a week. They offer online tutoring for their learners, including grammar and writing. They also have a student advocate who is in charge of calling students to find out about the status of their online access, including whether or not they have a computer or tablet with WiFi access at home.Successfully did a?learner intake (assessment) via Zoom, by using screen share and a?Google Form.Suggestions for Great online resources: information for ensuring that everyone gets the same information/message when working with differing literacy levels Collection of resources from ProLiteracy.ProLiteracy’s webinar?Distance Learning: Ideas From the Field was mentioned as being helpful for considering practical steps . The link to the webinar recording:? for You, free online subscription Type 22667F in the white “password” box. This website offers easy-to-read news stories that can help you learn to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Seven new stories are posted each Wednesday, along with audio, exercises, vocabulary, a crossword puzzle, a word search, and a poll. Listen to each story in full or sentence-by-sentence.?ZoomBest zoom tutorials on the facilitation process is the zoom website—30 min long. Online resource for virtual meetings.Easy English Times Easy-to-read newspaper with activities.-Wilson has free resources on their website Intensive reading intervention program. Reading Skills for Today’s Adults readings with audio from 0.5 to 8 on everyday life topics. Pre- and post-reading activities, focus on fluency with three audio versions that become progressively faster. Online version and print-friendly version. Free.Start to Finish Online Accessible Library hi-lo talking book library for iPads, mobile devices, and computers. Fee-based with free demo.Ready Rosie for family literacy. For parents/caregivers. Weekly video tips sent for incorporating/enhancing everyday learning opportunities for kids (for example through shopping and cooking together). Some libraries offer.Moreno Valley uses?Brain Fuse, an e-resource that includes a section for adult learners to get online tutoring, have an online meeting space, and other resources:? County is using America Learns to keep track of student/tutor progress and statistics:? ................
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