Join us online on Thursday 28 May at 10.00 am for the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) digital literacy event for tutors. The event will focus on a range of digital literacy tools and techniques for teaching and learning.

There is no cost for attending this event but registration is required. Please click on the “Register now” button below.

Programme – NALA Digital Literacy online event for Tutors

10.00 Welcome and opening remarks.

Chair: Aoife Fitzsimons, Digital Learning Coordinator, Galway and Roscommon ETB.

10.10 Using Virtual Reality (VR) technology to help job seekers

Audrey Dempsey, Technology, Virtual Reality and Nutrition and ESOL tutor, City of Dublin ETB and

Tools for tackling media literacy (suitable for all tutors regardless of subject area)

Deirdre Keating, IT and Literacy tutor, City of Dublin ETB

10.40  Learner stories supporting digital skills using a UDL (universal design for learning) approach: Support learners to feel more confident in using everyday technology and understand that not all sources of information online are accurate

Caroline Brennan, Adult Educator, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire ETB.

11.10 Beyond the buzzwords: A deep dive into Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for real-world communication challenges in the learning environment

Ana Marques, FET Educator, Workshop facilitator and External Authenticator, Certified Digital Learning Associate (CDLA), RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), Limerick and Clare ETB.

This session will look at AI through the learner’s lens, moving beyond the buzzwords to explore how these tools actually support real communication challenges.
It will reflect on where AI helps learners develop clarity and confidence, and where it risks taking over their voice.
Tutors will leave with practical insights and a more human-centred approach to using AI in the learning environment.

11.40 Break

12.00 Digital confidence first: Supporting adults who feel left behind by technology

Matthew Hutnik, Adult and Community Education Practitioner & Researcher, Atlas Education, Sligo.

Tutors will hear about practical strategies to support learners who feel anxious or left behind by technology, with a focus on building confidence before skills. The session will explore how relational, non-judgemental learning environments can support learners to move from fear to confidence, and from there to meaningful participation in digital life. Examples from practice will highlight simple approaches that can be applied within existing classes.

12.30 Panel discussion.

1.00 pm Finish.

NALA membership: You don’t have to be a NALA member to participate. However, we would be delighted if you would consider joining as a member.

For more information about this webinar, contact Fergus Dolan in NALA on fdolan@nala.ie