World Education at COABE 2026: Digital Literacy, AI, and Professional Development

World Education, a JSI initiative, will be at the COABE 2026 National Conference in Indianapolis, IN, from April 12-15. Our experts will be sharing insights on digital literacy and professional development. Join us as we explore topics from leveraging Generative AI to creating accessible learning opportunities for adult learners.

Where to find us at COABE 2026:

Monday, April 13, 2026

Using BRIDGES Skills Checklists to Drive Digital Skills Development in Any Context
8:00-9:10 AM, In-person and Virtual
JW Grand Ballroom 2
World Education Presenter: Jeff Goumas

From Policy to Practice: Implementation Lessons from Boston’s Digital Literacy Initiative
11:50-1:00 PM, In-person and Virtual
JW Grand Ballroom 4
World Education Presenters: Sandy Goodman, Catalina González

Maximum Impact Professional Development: A Three-Pronged Approach
11:50-1:00 PM, In-person and Virtual
Room 209
World Education Presenter: Dani Scherer

Practical Solutions from Research: Digital Tools to Support Teaching and Learning from the CREATE Network
3:50-5:00 PM, In-person only
Room 205
World Education Presenter: Jen Vanek, Jeff Goumas, with the Network teams (American Institutes for Research and other Network organizations)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Aligning AI Literacy with Learning and Work Goals in Adult Ed
8:00-9:10 AM, In-person and Virtual
JW Grand Ballroom 3
World Education Presenter: Rachel Riggs

Generative AI and the EdTech Maker Space: Leveraging GenAI to Fill Learning Resource Gaps
8:00-9:10 AM, In-person and Virtual
JW Grand Ballroom 2
World Education Presenter: Jeff Goumas

Free and Open Online Literacy Curriculum: Leveraging SkillBlox and ASAP for Adult Readers
11:50-1:00 PM, In-person and Virtual presentation
JW Grand Ballroom 4
World Education Presenters: Jen Vanek, Jeff Goumas, with Stephen Sireci (UMass Amherst)

Practitioner-Friendly Findings: How to Leverage Free Research-based Resources to Teach In-Demand Skills
2:00-3:10
Room 206
World Education Presenters: Jen Vanek, Jeff Goumas, with Stephanie Cronen and Neha Nanda (American Institutes for Research)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

EdTech in Action: Structuring a Digital Literacy Learning Series for Adult Educators
1:30-2:40 PM, In-person and Virtual
Room 209
World Education Presenter: Eliana Stanislawski

Engaging Strategies for Online Instruction of Literacy-Level Adults
3:00-4:10 PM, In-person and Virtual
JW Grand Ballroom 4
World Education Presenter: Eliana Stanislawski