Access America - USA Learns' Updated and 100% Free "Integration ESL" Course

Session 3: 2:15pm-3:45pm (Friday March 07, 2025)

 

Description

The presenter will show the USA Learns' updated Access America course empowers immigrants with essential skills for integrating into U.S. society. This free, interactive course covers key civic, workplace, and community topics, while building intermediate English and digital literacy. You'll explore engaging multimedia elements, newly added speaking activities, and vocabulary games that enhance learning. Plus, we’ll dive into valuable teacher resources and demonstrate how you can customize and create your own courses on the USA Learns platform. Join this session for a firsthand look at a comprehensive, ready-to-use tool designed to support immigrant integration and success!

Presenters

Lead Presenter Bio Photo

ALISA TAKEUCHI

SCOE (IMS), Garden Grove Adult Education, Tamalpais Adult School

Alisa Takeuchi has been in AE for over 25 years. Her broad range of experience spans from ESL instructor, technology integrator, mentor teacher, and most recently, a CTE TOSA and instructor. She has had the privilege of being a Subject Matter Expert in technology integration for OTAN for the past 8 years. Teaching and sharing what she knows with others is her passion and remains at the forefront of her priorities.

Type of Presentation

Follow-along Workshop (90 minute)

Audience

  • Teachers
  • Administrators
  • Support Staff (Transition Specialists, Counselors, Librarians, etc.)

Program Strands

  • Adult Basic Education
  • Adult Secondary Education
  • Adults with Disabilities
  • English as a Second Language
  • Workforce Preparation

Category Strands

  • Digital Learning Foundations
  • Digital Learning Models
  • Online Engagement and Assessment