Resources

 The Neuron: Intro to ChatGPT

This online course provides a comprehensive introduction to ChatGPT and its practical applications. It is designed to help learners and professionals understand how to use AI-powered tools in various contexts including communication, problem-solving, and productivity. This course can benefit LBS agencies who want to familiarize staff and learners with conversational AI technology. Key features include:

·       Foundational AI Knowledge: Explains the basics of AI, natural language processing (NLP), and ChatGPT's underlying technology.

·       Practical Applications: Demonstrates how ChatGPT can assist with tasks such as writing, brainstorming, and improving digital literacy skills.

·       Interactive Learning: Includes video lessons, examples, and exercises to reinforce concepts and skills.

·       Use Case Exploration: Provides scenarios on how ChatGPT can support workplace communication, education, and personal productivity.

·       Certification Option: Offers a certificate of completion for learners seeking to validate their new skills.

This course helps LBS organizations empower staff and learners to use AI tools confidently and responsibly.

 9-Point Action Plan: Guiding Generative AI Integration in Education

This webinar presents a strategic framework for integrating generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, into educational settings. The session is designed for educators, administrators, and agencies supporting adult learners, offering actionable steps to leverage AI responsibly and effectively in teaching and learning environments. Key features include:

·       Strategic Guidance: Outlines a 9-point action plan to help institutions and organizations adopt generative AI in alignment with educational goals.

·       Expert Insights: Features presentations by educational leaders and AI experts who discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI integration.

·       Focus on Best Practices: Explores ethical considerations, responsible AI usage, and strategies to enhance learning outcomes.

·       Use Case Examples: Demonstrates how AI can support adult education, including personalized learning, administrative efficiency, and skill development.

·       Interactive Q&A: Provides opportunities for participants to ask questions and engage with presenters, ensuring a practical understanding of AI applications.

This webinar equips LBS agencies with the knowledge to integrate AI tools effectively, supporting staff and learners in navigating the evolving digital education landscape.

 AI: What is it and How Can I Use It In My Adult Literacy and ESOL Classroom

In this recorded webinar from March 2024, Kathy Hanrahan from NALA Ireland, explores the practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) within adult literacy education and looks at strategies for using AI tools in adult learning to:

·       Adapt materials for individual learners

·       Generate customized lesson plans quickly

·       Tailor prompts and streamline content creation

This video walks LBS practitioners through designing instructional materials within minutes using structured prompting techniques and shows how AI can be harnessed to design accessible learning experiences.

 AI-Powered Mock Interview Tool

WelcomeCoach’s AI-powered mock interview tool is designed to help job seekers prepare by simulating interviews tailored to a specific job description. Key features of the tool include:

·       A simulation tool that creates realistic interview questions and feedback customized to a specific job description

·       A focus on building confidence and improving answers through repeated practice

·       Accessibility for all job seekers, with particular relevance for newcomers to Canada

This Canadian mock interview tool delivers automated, job-focused practice that supports interview readiness through realistic question simulations and constructive feedback.

 Almanack

Almanack is a Canadian generative AI platform designed to automate and personalize curriculum planning, instructional materials, and student feedback for educators. Key features of the platform include:

·       AI-generated lesson plans, slide decks, worksheets, and quizzes

·       Long-range planning tools, standards-based differentiation, and cross-format exports (Google Docs, PowerPoint, PDFs)

·       Integration with popular educational tools and platforms, including Google Slides

Almanack acts as an AI assistant that reduces administrative workload while enabling the creation of personalized, curriculum-aligned learning resources for educators across Canada and internationally.

 Coach by CareerVillage

Coach is an AI-powered career development platform by CareerVillage with a chat-based interface that offers a menu of career development activities, including:

·       Resume drafting

·       Interview prep

·       Networking skill building

·       Job search strategies

·       Custom templates for follow-up emails

·       Career path exploration

Coach was co-designed with career development organizations and can be used as an assistant. It is free for individuals and has a paid version for organizations.

 Dyslexia Writing & Reading Assistant

Ghotit Writer & Reader is an AI-powered assistive literacy tool designed to help individuals with dyslexia and dysgraphia. Key features of the tool include:

·       Interpreting creative or phonetic spelling errors and misused words in context

·       Suggesting words based on spelling, grammar, syntax, and user history

·       Offering integrated text-to-speech and a screenshot reader with dual-colour highlighting to support proofreading and accessibility

·       Operating fully offline to preserve user privacy while delivering writing and reading support without relying on cloud services

Ghotit uses advanced AI algorithms to enable context-aware correction, predictive assistance, and speech support tailored specifically to the challenges of dyslexia and dysgraphia. There is no free version.

This blog post gives examples of how Ghotit output compares with using standard AI: https://www.ghotit.com/2025/04/boost-your-writing-with-ai-and-ghotit-a-winning-combo

 ELSA

ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant) is an AI-powered English pronunciation coach designed to help learners improve clarity, fluency, and confidence. Its key features include:

·       Real-time analysis of pronunciation, intonation, word stress, and fluency using speech recognition AI

·       Adaptive study paths that adjust based on an initial assessment and ongoing data

·       Personalized learning plans tailored to individual goals and proficiency levels

·       Interactive role-play dialogues with ELSA AI, allowing users to create or select scenarios and receive detailed post-session feedback

·       A gamified lesson library with 8,000+ lessons across 40+ topics, covering phonemes, sentence stress, common expressions, idioms, and test preparation

·       Customizable learning preferences, including accent selection (American, British, Australian, etc.) and voice gender options

ELSA combines AI-driven analysis with personalized instruction to support effective and engaging English speaking practice for learners at all levels.

 Generative AI in Education

This 2024 report examines how generative AI is being used in educational settings to enhance teaching, curriculum design, feedback, and assessment. It explores key issues, such as:

·       The use of AI-generated content, such as lesson materials, quizzes, and feedback, to personalize instruction and reduce educator workload

·       Applications of generative AI for real-time adaptation of learning content based on students’ knowledge levels

·       AI support for automated assessment, report generation, and the delivery of formative feedback to both educators and learners

·       Discussing how AI can support automated assessment, report generation, and formative feedback for educators and learners

The report shows that generative AI is transforming education through personalization and increased efficiency while raising critical ethical questions.

 Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence in Adult Education

This video on using AI in adult education explains how Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) educators can apply AI tools to streamline content creation, reduce planning time, and enhance instructional effectiveness. Key takeaways from the video include:

·       AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard that can generate lesson ideas, presentations, quizzes, and instructional materials tailored to adult education contexts

·       Well-crafted prompts that can be used to extract usable and relevant teaching content quickly

·       AI-generated materials that can be integrated into course planning workflows to support efficient curriculum development

This resource illustrates how generative AI can serve as a collaborative partner in adult education, helping educators create customized instructional content.