Empowering Adult Learners with the Triple E Framework Learn, Engage, Extend

Debbie Jensen worked as an adult education instructor for 33 years, most recently in Adult Basic Education, and assisted technology integration at her school. She currently works for OTAN creating online resources, courses, articles, presentations, and workshops. She has written and presented on the need for Accessibility in Adult Education. Debbie has presented at multiple conferences including COABE, CAEP, TDLS, CCAE, CASAS SI, and CUE

Susan is one of OTAN's Subject Matter Experts and has worked for OTAN for more than ten years. She writes Web-Based News articles, Teaching with Technology activities, and regularly presents at three or four conferences each year. She is currently a coach for OTAN's Digital Leadership Academy (DLAC).

Alisa Takeuchi has 24 years of Adult Education experience. Her broad range of experience spans from ESL instructor, technology integrator, mentor teacher, and most recently, a CTE instructor. She has had the privilege of being a Subject Matter Expert for OTAN for 8 years. Teaching and sharing what she knows with others is her passion and remains at the forefront of her priorities.

Susan Gaer is a former President of CATESOL and worked as an ESL teacher since 1980. She is an avid user of technology and works with the Technical Assistance Center (OTAN), as a subject matter expert. Ms Gaer is an EL Specialist with projects completed in both Vietnam and Indonesia. Ms Gaer is a frequent presenter at local, state, national, and international conferences on using the latest technology with adult learners from the literacy level through transition to college.