Past Literacy, Future Literacy / AI (Session 1)
A VALBEC (Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council) Professional Learning session presented by Rob McCormack.
Please note: This is the first of two sessions. The second session will be on Wednesday August 19th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.
This first interactive session explores the relationship between language, literacy and artificial intelligence by first examining the history of Adult Literacy and Adult Basic Education (ABE) from the 1980s to 2015.
Participants will consider how the increasing emphasis on competency-based vocational education has shaped literacy teaching and narrowed our understanding of language and literacy as rich cultural and social practices. The session will encourage discussion and reflection throughout, with an extended opportunity for participants to share ideas and perspectives during the final 20 minutes.
Rob is a retired independent academic with decades of experience researching and developing pedagogies for Second Chance Education, particularly in Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) education. Throughout his career, he has worked across schools, TAFE, the community education sector and higher education, bringing a wealth of knowledge and practical insight to adult learning. Rob is passionate about exploring how language, literacy and emerging technologies shape teaching and learning, and how educators can respond thoughtfully to these changes.
We look forward to seeing you there.
VALBEC PL Forums Team
Who: Rob McCormack
When: Wednesday 12 August 5:30pm - 6:30pm AEST
Where: Zoom
Cost: VALBEC Members Free. Non-Members $10
Address PO Box 29 Clifton Hill Vic 3068
Email info@valbec.org.au
ABN 56 550 665 438 VALBEC (Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council) was established in 1978 and is managed by an elected volunteer committee of management.
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