AlphaPlus

Name: AlphaPlus
Address: Toronto, ON, CA
Telephone: +18007881120

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Supporting francophone, anglophone, deaf and indigenous communities. We are funded provincially by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Helping adult education organizations use technology to impact learner outcomes, improve business practices and strengthen program delivery through increased digital literacy. AlphaPlus provides training, services, tools and resources to adult literacy agencies and educators in Ontario and Canada, serving adult learners in Deaf, Native, Francophone and Anglophone literacy streams. Our mission is t

o increase adult literacy skills through the use of digital technologies by supporting educators and stakeholders with research, tools and training. We are located in Toronto, Ontario.

05/29/2026

We are curious which resources from our Open Educational Resources (OER) Collection have been most useful to you.

Launched in 2023, AlphaPlus OER collection includes free, reproducible, and adaptable workbooks, lessons, activities, modules, slide decks, and even full courses.

Which resource have you found most helpful? What do you like about this resource, and how has it supported your teaching or planning?

Your feedback will help us better understand the resources and support you value the most.

We may also feature selected responses in an upcoming “OER Favourites” blog post to inspire your peers.

Learn more at https://mailchi.mp/alphaplus.ca/may-oer-survey?e=8ff0dc7d92&utm_source=sm&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=oerfeedbacksm

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05/26/2026

For adult literacy learners, financial literacy is about learning everyday money skills for work, family life, and the community.

Join us for an engaging conversation with practitioners who have developed and delivered successful financial literacy programs for Get SET learners. Through real‑world examples and practical applications, you’ll explore what works, why it works, and how to adapt these approaches for your own context.

Learn more and register at https://alphaplus.ca/resources/virtual-showcase-teaching-get-set_financial-literacy/?utm_source=sm&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=vshowreminder

05/22/2026

A bit of inspiration... "Closing the digital divide starts with one adult gaining the skills to navigate their world.".

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05/19/2026

When a colleague like Christine Pinsent-Johnson retires, the occasion deserves a note of gratitude for everything she has contributed.

Christine joined the AlphaPlus staff team in 2018, after four years of collaborating with us as a freelance researcher. During her time with us, Christine has helped shape not only what we do but also how we think about supporting educators and communities.

Read the full reflection here: https://alphaplus.ca/farewell-christine-pinsent-johnson?utm_source=sm&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=christinesm

05/13/2026

This June, join us for an exploration of how to keep creativity flowing in the literacy classroom. We are going to take a dive into resources, tools and approaches that support creative writing instruction.

Hearing what other instructors are doing in their classroom, how they are innovating, will help you see your work with fresh eyes and validate your experiences. Join us to get inspired!

Learn more and register at https://alphaplus.ca/resources-and-tools-to-support-creative-writing-instruction-starts-june-10-2026/?utm_source=sm&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=workshopsm

05/11/2026

Keeping our online accounts secure is important and with all the passwords, PINs, passkeys, and verification codes things can get confusing.

Join us for a fast, practical 30‑minute session that breaks down the essentials of modern sign‑in security in clear, everyday language.

Whether you consider yourself tech‑comfortable or tech‑cautious, this session will help you build stronger, safer digital habits.

Learn more and register at Keeping our online accounts secure is important and with all the passwords, PINs, passkeys, and verification codes things can get confusing.

Join us for a fast, practical 30‑minute session that breaks down the essentials of modern sign‑in security in clear, everyday language.

Whether you consider yourself tech‑comfortable or tech‑cautious, this session will help you build stronger, safer digital habits.

Learn more and register at https://alphaplus.ca/our-services/lunch-learn/?utm_source=sm&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=l&l%20smreminderdaybefore

05/07/2026

"Connecting via Zoom is great, but having the opportunity to meet, learn, and engage in person with others from the Get SET community is truly invaluable,” shared our colleague Monika as she is participating in the Literacy Network Northeast Get SET Conference in Timmins.

The conference goal is to better align outreach efforts (by identifying shared key messages and communication strategies) and effectively meet the needs of the local clients and communities.

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05/06/2026

The nominations for ABC Life Literacy Canada Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award 2026 — honouring innovation in the development, implementation and delivery of adult literacy or adult-integrated family literacy programs delivered by a community organization in Canada — are now OPEN.

This year’s awards include:
- one (1) top award of $20,000
- up to two (2) honourable mention awards in the amount of $10,000 each

Award funds can be used to support program growth and/or operational needs, helping organizations expand their impact.

The submission deadline is June 1, 2026 at 5:00pm EDT.

Learn more and apply at https://abclifeliteracy.ca/lia

05/04/2026

If you’re looking to build a simple, easy‑to‑maintain website for your organization, event, or project - but have limited time or resources — our Virtual Showcase: Using Google Sites to Build Effective Websites is for you.

During this session, scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm (ET), our guest speakers will share how they use Google Sites to build and manage their own websites effectively.

Join us to hear from:
- Kristi McQuay, Executive Director, Atikokan Literacy
- Marissa Nolet‑Chartrand, Executive Director, Literacy Network Northeast
- Brandy Smith, Executive Director, Literacy Link Eastern Ontario.

Together, they’ll share real‑world examples and practical tips you can apply right away.

ASL interpretation services will be provided.

Learn more and register at https://alphaplus.ca/resources/virtual-showcase-using-google-sites-to-build-effective-websites/?utm_source=sm&utm_medium=social &utm_campaign=virtshows1reminder

05/01/2026

Taking notes in Zoom meetings just got easier!

In the past, you could either turn on the AI Assistant (which some users didn’t prefer) or enable a transcript. The transcript was helpful, but you had to remember to save it before leaving the meeting—which we often forgot to do!

The My Notes feature goes a step further. It uses the meeting transcript to automatically generate AI-powered notes, summarizes key points with references to specific transcript lines, and saves everything in Zoom Hub for easy access later. You can choose to view either the summaries or the full transcript, whenever you need them.

Did we mention that you can also add extra manual notes (for example an action item you might want to follow up on or explore later) and they will be saved too?

Learn more at https://www.zoom.com/en/products/ai-assistant/features/ai-note-taking

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