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1. Introduction to Workplace Essential Skills
2. Digging In
3. Interviews
4. Reviewing the Video
5. Reviewing Print Materials
6. Reviewing the Website
7. Roadblocks to Implementation
8. Collaborative Activity - Creating a Sample Lesson
9. Introduction to Discussion Board
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Sample Agenda
Workplace Essential Skills Resources
Sample WES Implementation Models
Model #1
Model #2
Model #3
LiteracyLink Registration Instructions
Lesson Outline
Sample WES Lesson Plans
Lesson Plan #1
Lesson Plan #2
Professional Development Kit (PDK) Registration Instructions
Using the PDK Discussion Board
Enhancing Adult Literacy Instruction with Video
Types of Video & Potential Uses

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Workplace Essential Skills Training Module

9. Intro to Discussion Board

Depending on the goals of the workshop, it might be worthwhile to orient participants to a simple discussion board to use after the training. Provide a brief introduction to the Professional Development Kit (PDK) discussion tool; make sure everyone knows the basics of navigation, posting/reading/responding to messages before they leave for the day. Articulate any rules you might want participants to follow online and clarify the facilitator's commitment to commenting.