Mayor's Office For Adult Literacy

Literacy Resources

As our city faces the unprecedented challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, Houston area adult literacy programs must close their doors temporarily, and adult learners must continue their education from their homes.

In response, our partners and friends in adult literacy and educational technology have shared several free resources to facilitate literacy provider programming of virtual lessons for their students and for adult learners to engage in learning at their own pace.

AEL TRAINING

Adult Educator and TCALL Trainer Theresa Sands presents “Bridging From ESL to Adult Basic Education: Building Academic Vocabulary.” Hosted by MOAL, the Objectives are:

  • Identify different types of language/vocabulary students need to understand emphasizing Tier 2 words.
  • Examine ways to promote language/vocabulary development through integrating activities that support ESL students in ABE.
  • Engage in an explicit vocabulary routine.

 

ADVOCACY

Coalition on Adult Basic EducationCoalition on Adult Basic Education
Action Items for State Leaders
https://coabe.org/action-items-for-state-leaders/

 

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

Texas State Library and Archives CommissionTexas State Library and Archives Commission
www.tsl.texas.gov

 

Upskill Houston GraphicCrowdED Learning
www.crowdedlearning.org

 

Upskill Houston GraphicUpskill Houston
https://upskillmylife.org/softskills/

 

EdTech Center World Education Graphic EdTech Center World Education
https://edtech.worlded.org/tips-for-distance-learning/strategy-session-resources/

 

Red and Bla GraphicEducating Others
http://www.redandblackbooks.com/?id=234

 

Google Classroom GraphicGoogle Classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6L-nZGIUTE

 

Khan Academy GraphicKhan Academy - Teachers: How To Use Khan Academy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xg0picYJ3o&feature=youtu.be

 

Cisco Webex GraphicTeaching with WebEx
https://www.webex.com/webexremoteedu.html

 

TED ED GraphicTed ED In Your Classroom
https://ed.ted.com/educator

 

Resources for content in the virtual classroom

El Civics Graphic EL Civics (English Language and Civics)
https://www.elcivics.com/

 


UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSTON PROGRAMS AND ADULT LEARNERS

(Note: Access to the products listed below is provided solely by the respective publishers, not by the City of Houston.  Any use or access beyond the free 90 days as specified below will be solely between the program/user and the technology provider.)

Comcast Internet Essentials Graphic Comcast Internet Essentials
Internet Essentials from Comcast brings you affordable, high-speed Internet. You may be eligible for 2 months of free Internet Essentials service. Available for new Internet Essentials customers only. Apply by December 31, 2020.
https://www.houstontx.gov/adultliteracy/Comcast-Internet-Essentials.pdf

 

AT&T Access Graphic Access from AT&T
AT&T will continue to offer you an affordable way to connect. In response to the public health crisis, Access from AT&T is temporarily (1) Expanding eligibility based on income* and to households participating in the National School Lunch and Head Start programs and (2)Waiving home internet data overage fees until September 30, 2020. (Does not apply to DSL)
https://www.houstontx.gov/adultliteracy/ATT-Access-English.pdf
https://www.houstontx.gov/adultliteracy/ATT-Access-Spanish.pdf

 

Cell-ED GraphicCell-Ed offers FREE ACCESS TO ALL OFFERINGS for 90 Days for a limited number.

For more information click here (.pdf)

 

Learning Upgrade GraphicLEARNING UPGRADE OFFERS 90 Days of unlimited free access to learners and programs.


For more information click here (.pdf)

Para información en español, haga click aquí (.pdf)

 

Work Ready GraphicWork Ready Mobile OFFERS 90 Days of unlimited free access to programs and their learners.


For more information click here (.pdf)

 

 

Resources for Adult Learners

Houston Public Library Graphic Houston Public Library - Learning Express Library (the reason to get a library card)
https://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/
learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome

 

MAM Houston Graphic MAM Helping Houston, Fall 2020 ESL Schedule
https://www.houstontx.gov/adultliteracy/MAM-2020-Fall-ESL-Classes.pdf

and

https://www.houstontx.gov/adultliteracy/MAM-Employment-Services-ESL.pdf

 

Baker Ripley Graphic Baker Ripley 2020 Fall Classes
https://houstontx.gov/adultliteracy/Baker-Ripley-2020-Fall-Classes.pdf

 

Neuhaus Academy Graphic Neuhaus Academy
https://neuhausacademy.org/students/

 

Hello English App Graphic Mobile App ... Download the Hello English app on your phone.

When you open the app, you will take a short English test. You can practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English.

 

Duo Lingo App Graphic Mobile App ... Download the Duolingo app on your phone, or practice from the website www.duolingo.com

You can practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English.

 

Typing Dot Com Graphic Go to the website typing.com

Click on the yellow button For Students >>

If you create a free account, your information will be saved. If you do not have an account, you can still practice, but your work will not be saved.

 

GCF Global Graphic Go to the website edu.gcfglobal.org

From this website, you can practice many skills in English. Practice Basic Computer Skills, English for everyday activities, English for work, and much more.

 

Randalls ESL Graphic Go to the website esl-lab.com

Put your mouse over the words Listening Activities at the top of the screen. A long list of choices will appear. You can practice listening to easy, intermediate, or difficult conversations and take quizzes to check your understanding.

 

Many Things Dot Org Graphic Go to the website manythings.org

This website has many easy activities for beginners. Or, you can choose more difficult listening and vocabulary activities.

 

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