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AT to Support the Education to Workplace Transition

CSUN Conference - 2023

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Hello There!

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Rachel Kruzel

Higher Education Specialist

Texthelp

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Email: r.kruzel@texthelp.com

Phone: 651-245-3128

Twitter: @TH_RachelK

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Today’s Agenda

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Transition

Continuity of Technology Support

Read&Write within Education

Read&Write within the Workplace

Questions & Discussion

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Transition

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Transition definition

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Transition can be defined as the process of moving from one state or condition to another.

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Continuum of a Learner�

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Two Transitions�

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Importance of a Successful Transition

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  • Differences between academic institutions and workplace
  • Skill development key to ensure preparedness
  • Independence self-regulation
  • Processes and supports
  • Lower barriers to increase likelihood of seamless transition

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Continuity of Technology Support for Transitions

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  • Technology central in learning and work (and our world)
  • Challenges with learning don’t evaporate when learners reach the workplace
    • Same types of tasks
  • Access tools that intersect with places we are interacting with

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Increase Focus on Inclusivity

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  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
  • Variability of the way we learn and work
  • Neurodiversity
  • Accessibility

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Continuity of Support�

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Read&Write within Education

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Read&Write for Education

Help students understand, engage and express themselves

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Read&Write is a literacy support tool that offers help with everyday tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.

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K-12 Tasks and Applications

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  • Reading content aloud
  • Writing support
  • Completing worksheets
  • Assessment and testing
  • Evolution of content from Kindergarten to graduation

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Common Digital Educational Environments in K-12

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  • GSuite & O365
  • LMSs: Schoology, Google Classroom, SeeSaw, Brightspace, Canvas, itslearning
  • PDF Worksheets
  • Third-Party applications and programs online
  • Websites

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Higher Ed Tasks and Applications

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  • Rigor and volume
  • Applicability to all institution types
  • Reading course content
  • Writing papers and discussion posts
  • Synthesis and research
  • Assessment and exams

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Common Digital Educational Environments in Higher Ed

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  • GSuite & O365
  • LMSs: Canvas, Brightspace D2L, Blackboard, Moodle
  • PDF textbooks and course readings
  • Websites
  • Third-Party applications and online programs

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Let’s Take a Peek - �Students

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Read&Write within the Workplace

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Evolution of Support and Stigma�

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Read&Write for Workplace

Drive diversity and inclusion in your workplace

Read&Write for Work helps you to attract, retain and nurture employees of all capabilities.

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Workplace Applications

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  • Mastery of tool if used prior in educational settings
  • Accessibility and accommodations
    • Journey from accommodation to inclusion
  • Neurodiversity
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Let’s Take a Peek - �Employee

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Questions & Discussion

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Let’s Connect!

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Rachel Kruzel

Higher Education Specialist

Texthelp

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Email: r.kruzel@texthelp.com

Phone: 651-245-3128

Twitter: @TH_RachelK

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