DALC Tech News February 2015

Here is what's up with technology here at DALC -

Computer Literacy Classes

The current group of computer literacy classes are underway with great student attendance. There are a few more starting up in the spring in case any other students are interested - please help me get the word out. They are:

Beginning Computer Literacy: Thursdays, March 12 – May 21, 12:30–2:30 pm, Dover Computer Lab
Intermediate Computer Literacy: Wednesdays, March 11 – May 20, 12:30-2:30 pm, Dover Computer Lab
Keyboarding: Wednesdays. April 8 – May 20, 9-10 am, Dover Computer Lab

Click this link to download the flyer with class descriptions, and this link for the enrollment form.

Technology at DALC Check-In

As we pass the mid-point of our year, I wanted to check in with you on technology in your classrooms. We'll take a short time at the professional development day next week to discuss technology needs, so in preparation, please think about the questions below. If you will not be at the professional development day, please feel free to drop me an email with your thoughts and ideas. Thank you!

Projector Carts

We've had half of a school year with our mobile projector carts for ABE/ESOL, and as I've talked to teachers, the feedback has been very positive. I'd love to hear about successes and challenges you've had using the carts so we can benefit from everyone's experiences. How are you using the carts? What have been some successful lessons/websites/activities? What has not worked as well as you would like? If you have a chance to drop me an email with your feedback, I'll compile and share the ideas. Thank you!

Technology Needs

Where would you like to go with technology in your classroom? What technology needs do you have? What would you like to be able to do next? We have some technology money this year to spend, and I wanted to check in to see what classroom technology needs are out there.

iPad Apps

Also, if you would like to spend any of your classroom supply money on iPad apps, we need to compile a list so I can put those purchases through. If there are iPad apps you'd like, please email me the exact name of the app, the publisher of that app, and the price (this information shows up in the listing in the App Store).

Tech Ideas from around the Net

Here are a few tidbits about technology that can be used in adult education classes. If any of these spark your interest, let me know if you'd like help trying them out!


Using Google Voice in the Classroom - A free voice-mail account where you can access the recordings from the web. Practice phone and speaking skills.


Game Based Learning - Here are a couple of websites to bring some fun and games into your classroom.


FlipQuiz.me - Free tool to create Jeapordy-style quiz games to use with your class. Try out this FlipQuiz on the topic of President's Day - Browse the page to see the questions, and click "Presentation View" to run the game.


Kahoot - Create game-show type quizzes that students can play with their mobile phones/tablets. Sign up for a free account and check out the Public Kahoots link at the top for ideas.



That's all for now! As always, if you have any technology questions or needs, please let me know! Thanks!


~Tiffany