As we celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek, it’s appropriate to recognize that libraries are on the front lines of digital inclusion issues. Soon after Designers for Learning began seeking out subject matter experts for our service-learning initiatives, we realized librarians were doing some of the most creative work to support adult literacy, including digital literacy. Therefore, it should…
Since the mid-2000s when I first set up my own website, I’ve said that I’m a self-taught web designer with a bad teacher. I still only know just enough to get by managing bare-bones WordPress installations for my personal and Designers for Learning’s websites. Aside from keeping them up and running, I’m always on the…
If you’ll be attending the #aect19 convention in Las Vegas, please mark your calendar for our Accessibility Design Slam workshop on Wednesday, October 23rd at 9:00 – 11:50 a.m. The workshop team includes: Yvonne Earnshaw, University of Memphis Amy Lomellini, Molloy College Jennifer Maddrell, Designers for Learning Jason McDonald, Brigham Young University Esther Michela, Brigham…
Check out this profile of CrowdED Learning in the Adult Literacy Education Journal published by ProLiteracy! It’s been so fun to watch Jeff take this spark of an idea and turn it into a living “thing” that people not only understand but value. If you haven’t done so already, please check out his existing roster…
I’ve been a member of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) since becoming a graduate student. I gave my first “academic” presentation at an annual AECT convention on a literature review I completed in my master’s program, and I launched Designers for Learning as a concept during a convention some 5 years ago….
I’m always on the hunt for design resources and today I came across a recommendation on the Instructional Designers in Education Facebook group to check out a roundup on the invisionapp.com website of “23 free device mockups every designer should have on hand”, as well as other UI kits. For quick mockups, these will be…
One of the reasons I’m interested in crafting service-learning initiatives around the 2020 US Census is the long roster of implementation challenges associated with this important process. We designers love finding challenges, problems, and opportunities that educational interventions can help to support – and this one is a whopper! The US Census Bureau’s operational plan…
As I contemplate my next deep dive in the US Census, I realize I know very little about it’s history and logistics. Beyond an understanding that “it” happens every ten years, the rest of my knowledge is fuzzy. Fortunately, the census.gov website gives the history. Here are some highlights: The first census in 1790 was…
As #COABE2019 was winding down this week, I had a fantastic conversation with a group of adult education experts about the importance and implications of the upcoming 2020 US Census. Aside from a central issue that the census numbers will impact funding for adult education, it’s important that the educators are ready to support learners…
And, that’s a wrap! Jeff and I closed up the booth after wrapping up our sessions. See you in Baltimore. #COABE2020