Author Archives: farrellink

About farrellink

I want an inclusive society where people have just access to housing, education, employment, and also can manage their health and relationships in order to enjoy their lives. I work on myself and my family first, then help support systems and individuals to aid others to achieve this vision.

5 Steps to Create an Art Event for Advocacy and Literacy Instruction

An arts event can be an opportunity for advocacy and literacy instruction, all rolled into one. 5 simple steps to make it happen. Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Adult Education, Program Tip, Writing & Other Services

Gamification of Learning

Want to spice up your training or classroom with games, but don’t know where to start? I collected the best stuff on The Interwebs just for you. Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Education, eLearning

Now Hiring: Tutor Training Champion

The Literacy Cooperative and Seeds of Literacy are hiring a Tutor Training Champion to lead a nine month pilot Tutor Training Collaborative. Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under About Farrell Ink, Adult Education

Vote for NEO Literacy Corps!

Vote for NEO Literacy Corps to receive the 2012 National Service Impact Award for our innovative member training curriculum, the Lasting Positive Impact Project. Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under About Farrell Ink, NEO Literacy Corps, Education

Special Presentation on Assessment by Dr. Tom Sticht

Jose Cruz from the San Diego Literacy Council shares a special presentation on assessment from Dr. Tom Sticht. Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Adult Education, Program Tip

Announcing: PrepWorks.org!

Announcing PrepWorks.org, a collection of free resources for GED test preparation online. Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under About Farrell Ink, Adult Education, Free Cool Online Tool

The Flipped Classroom: Interview with Stephen Volk

Interview with Stephen Volk, 2011 U.S. Professor of the Year on how and why he uses a Flipped Classroom. Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Education, eLearning, Program Tip

Please share GED practice problems and tests!

If you have GED practice problems or tests you can share, please contribute to our free website! Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under Adult Education, Free Cool Online Tool

Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career Center

Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career Center, a photo by farrellink on Flickr. Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career Center Booth at Tiffin YMCA Family Fun Fest

Leave a Comment

Filed under Adult Education

We got the grant!

We got the grant! The Literacy Cooperative has been approved for $28,000 from Sisters of Charity to pilot a Tutor Training Collaborative. While additional grants are still pending, these funds will allow us to begin the process of selecting pilot … Continue reading

Leave a Comment

Filed under About Farrell Ink, Adult Education