Resources

 Common Assessment for the Secondary School Credit Goal Path

This resource contains sample tasks and activities that are adapted from the “Selected Assessment Tools”, provided by MTCU and other tools that are currently being used in the literacy field across Ontario. There is a separate section for each of the five OALCF goal paths.

Each goal path section includes:
a) Index of Activities 
b) Key Development Skills Check List 
c) Assessment activities for each competency, level and task group 
d) Answer Guide 
e) Resource List

 Good Learning Anywhere

“Good Learning Anywhere” (or GLA) has numerous online courses to support Ontario adults access help to prepare for employment, develop life skills, and prepare for post-secondary education. 

There are three types of online courses available via “Good Learning Anywhere”:

• Live classes (via Adobe Connect)
• Independent study (via Plato)
• Short courses (via Moodle)

There are a wide variety of online courses available via GLA, including, career exploration, customer service, financial literacy, accounting, GED prep, creating a small business plan, and many more. 

“Good Learning Anywhere” is part of e-Channel, free online education for adults living in Ontario. Learn more at: https://e-channel.ca

 The Learning HUB

“The Learning Hub” is an online environment where adult learners can take upgrading courses with the help of an online mentor. Courses are available in two forms: a live class or an “anytime learning” class. The Learning Hub can be used for distance learners or as a supplementary tool in a LBS classroom. 

Courses include Reading and Writing, Math, Science, Digital Technology, College Prep, Apprenticeship Prep, Employment Prep and GED prep. Courses start at a basic level and move to an advanced level.

“The Learning Hub” is part of e-Channel, free online education for adults living in Ontario. Learn more at: https://e-channel.ca

 Task-Based Activities Portal

The “Task-Based Activities for LBS Online Portal” was created for Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) practitioners in Ontario. It contains task-based activities to use with adult learners. The Portal is an amazing resource to support instruction in the LBS classroom.

All the materials have been aligned to the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF). The activities are versatile and cover all five LBS goal paths; most definitely including secondary school credit. In fact, the Portal contains 123 activities designed for learners on the secondary school credit goal path. The activities on the Portal will also help practitioners to prepare learners to complete milestones.

All materials must go through a peer-review process in order to be used on the Portal. Materials are also reviewed for plain language and re-cast into OALCF language. Currently, there are 570 task-based activities from all goal paths on the Portal, including thousands of tasks. The materials on the “Task-Based Activities for LBS Online Portal” are written at a variety of levels and are suitable for diverse goal paths and needs.

 Khan Academy

The slogan of the Khan Academy is “You can learn anything.” And with the free, online resources offered by the Khan Academy it’s true! The Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that allows learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.

The Academy is geared primarily to elementary, high school, college and university students, but it contains many helpful resources for adult learners as well, particularly on the topic of math. Topics covered include math, grammar, careers, science and more.