One of my presidential duties is to write a mid-year report on our key outputs as an organisation. We will ignore the whiff of ‘KPIs’ in that last sentence to focus solely on the achievements that we have made in 2024 thus far. six Professional Learning sessions (with over 160 people in attendance), an annual conference with an international leader in the field of Adult Education and Literacy, not to mention the literacy, numeracy and basic education that was imparted to those who attended by the outstanding presentations. Fine Print’s first edition celebrated the Reading and Writing Hotline’s 30th anniversary and featured some terrific LLND resources explored by Rose-Anne Polvere amongst other resources. And this is without mentioning the great work the committee does in raising awareness of issues in CGEA and EAL frameworks while championing all of us who work with adults and education. We truly have a lot to be proud of this year.
A colleague of mine tells me that in winter we tend to ‘slump’ through, waiting for the first few signs of spring, but perhaps the end of winter is a good time to reflect on the year thus far. Perhaps we can highlight and savour the great work that has been done and then look forward to see what is coming next. For VALBEC, we still have a couple of PL sessions up our sleeves before the year closes; stay tuned for announcements on that one. And I am excited to say that the conference for next year is going to be a doozy. I cannot say much more about it at the moment, but watch this space!
So, with all this in mind, I encourage you to reflect on your achievements this year. You truly make a difference in the lives of adults, even if the weather tells you otherwise.
VALBEC President
VALBEC Membership
You can join or renew online.
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- Fine Print three times a year – a high quality journal for discussion and debate about good practice, theory and policy issues. Feedback and contributions are actively sought from members about content and issues.
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eVALBEC – our e-mail communication keeping members informed of professional development activities, general committee activities and more up to date policy changes.
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Discounts for the Annual Conference and other VALBEC statewide professional development.
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Issues-based forums.
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Focus on significant policy issues impacting on the field.
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Free numeracy resources.
Power of AI in Education
A VALBEC (Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Educational Council) Professional Learning session presented by Shruti Malavde.
Come on a journey with us to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in the education sector, with a focus on empowering teachers. We will delve into practical applications of large language models, including lesson planning, content generation, and personalised learning.
Additionally, the session will cover the integration of AI tools in mobile phones, enabling on-the-go access to educational resources and real-time assistance. If time permits, we will also discuss how AI-powered features in Microsoft Office products can enhance teacher efficiency.
Join us to discover how AI can be a powerful ally in creating a more efficient and enriching educational experience for both teachers and students.
To emphasize the topic and introduce myself, I would like to use an AI-generated video for my bio.
Click here - Shruti
Shruti has been working passionately in the Adult Education Sector for the past 15 years. During her career, she has successfully completed projects like Virtual Staffroom, Google Classrooms, Volunteer Database website and has written several courses: Operate Windows 10 efficiently, Zoom and Cybersecurity pathways, to name a few.
Experienced Information Communication Technology professional with a demonstrated history of working in the adult education sector, a compassionate IT Support Manager helping teachers educate the community to bridge the digital divide amongst CALD learners. Shruti is skilled in E-Learning, Learning Management, Educational Technology, virtual classroom, Instructional Design and Resource Development. She is also Microsoft Office Specialist Word Expert and Google Ambassador.
We look forward to seeing you there.
VALBEC PL Forums Team
Who: Shruti Malavde
When: Thursday, 12th September 2024, 5.30-6.30 pm AEST
Where: Zoom
Cost: VALBEC Members Free; non-Members $10
Lyrics Training
LyricsTraining is the new way to learn English and other languages through music and the lyrics of your favourite songs
Many things
A variety of various activities for students
Our bumper edition will be out in November: We can promise you an exceptional read, including articles inspired by the VALBEC conference, a range of reviews plus some practical ideas for making your andragogy more engaging for you and your learners. As always, we welcome your submissions, especially articles and ideas about literacy, numeracy and digital literacy.
In the meantime, here’s a link to our celebration of the 2023 Learn Local Awards to remind us all of the fabulous things that are achieved in the community and further education sector.
8 September - International Literacy Day
- 11 September - World First Aid Day
- 23 September - International Day of Sign Languages
eVALBEC
eVALBEC is the monthly electronic newsletter of (VALBEC) the Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council and is sent to about 1000 practitioners on the first of each month (other than January). It is also available in the ‘News’ section of our web site
Disclaimer:
The activities, goods and services mentioned in eVALBEC are not endorsed by Valbec in any way. People should make their own judgment about the suitability of each item.
How to submit items: https://www.valbec.org.au/evalbec