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AI Bytes

LLSC Staff • August 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence in Literacy Education

We are pleased to introduce you to AI Bytes, a series of new e-Bulletins created by Literacy Link South Central and Contact North. Each issue will focus on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used in learning environments to benefit both educators and adult learners.


Modern AI tools (for example, "Generative AI") can be a valuable resource for both learners and educators. However, the technology isn't without its limitations. The more we use and interact with AI systems, the more we'll understand where they can be utilized effectively, and where they fall short compared to other tools. Across each of the six issues, AI Bytes will demonstrate the benefits AI can provide in Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) learning and education.


Check out the AI Bytes e-Bulletins below:


Issue 1

Issue 1 (French)

The first edition of AI Bytes introduces the AI Bytes team and discusses strengths, weaknesses, and common discussion topics surrounding AI to help you deepen your understanding of what “Artificial Intelligence” is. It also shares terms used in AI and provides an overview of various types of AI used today, including Generative AI, Chatbots, and “Computer Vision” AI.


Issue 2

Issue 2 (French)

The second issue discusses Generative AI and the most common tools that use it, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Microsoft’s Copilot.


Issue 3

Issue 3 (French)

The third issue explores AI tools and assistants that can enhance your teaching and spark creativity in the classroom. The issue delves into how chatbots work, shares tools designed for location-based services, and explores essential prompt writing techniques. It also highlights practical AI applications to support English language learners and provides an opportunity to try a new AI tool.


Issue 4

Issue 4 (French)

The fourth issue discusses how it's important to focus on "AI Literacy" in LBS. With how much AI impacts our daily lives, it's valuable to be able to understand AI and know how to effectively interact with it. This issue also covers how AI impacts work and job-hunting, and how job-seekers can utilize AI when searching for and applying for jobs.


Issue 5 (coming soon!)

Literacy - Your for the Holidays! 2024

Literacy - Yours For the Holidays 2024

By Tamara Kaattari • December 16, 2024
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‘Accessible For All’ Eye Nutrition Guide

By Jeremy Marks • January 31, 2024
A conversation with Jaime Hooper & Christine Melehes

Literacy - Yours For the Holidays 2023

By Tamara Kaattari • November 23, 2023
The LLSC team shares how literacy plays a role in their holidays...

Using AI in Literacy

By Sherry Lippincott, Carolina Cohoon, Jeremy Marks • October 18, 2023
Collecting educated opinions on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the field of Literacy

Exploring Bing AI with Screen Readers

By Carolina Cohoon • October 18, 2023
A Conversation Over Coffee

Accessibility in Artificial Intelligence Technology

By Carolina Cohoon • August 30, 2023
A Conversation with Mike

A Journey to Citizenship

By Carolina Cohoon • August 29, 2023
Celebrating Krissy’s Achievement

Skills for Success: Writing

By Summer Burton • July 13, 2023
The Skills for Success are the nine skills the Canadian government has identified everyone needs to be successful in work, learning and life. Today we're continuing our look at the Skills for Success by talking about Writing . According to the Canadian government, writing is how we share information using written words, symbols, and images. For example, we use this skill to fill out forms and applications, and write emails, reports and social media posts. Learn more about writing and the other Skills for Success here , and think about the writing you do on an average day, from grocery lists to reminders to homework. If you'd like to build your reading, writing, creativity, problem solving, and other Skills for Success, Ontario's adult literacy programs offer free, individualized training that can help. Contact us to find a program in your area!

Skills for Success: Reading

By Summer Burton • June 30, 2023
The Skills for Success are the nine skills the Canadian government has identified everyone needs to be successful in work, learning and life. Today we're continuing our look at the Skills for Success by talking about Reading . According to the Canadian government, reading skills are important so we can find, understand, and use information presented through words, symbols, and images. For example, we use this skill to locate information on forms and drawings, and to read items such as emails, reports, news articles, blog posts and instructions. Strong reading skills allow you to do your job and to work safely, and efficiently. Reading is also important in day-to-day activities, like understanding the instructions on medication bottles and interpreting weather advisories. Learn more about reading and the other Skills for Success here , and think about the different kinds of reading you do every day, including reading this blog! Did you know that adult literacy programs offer free, individualized training that can help you build all of your Skills for Success, including reading? Contact us to find a program in your area!

The LLSC team is growing!

By Summer Burton • June 15, 2023
The team at Literacy Link South Central (LLSC) has been growing over the past several months. Have you met our new staff and contract team? Please join us in welcoming: Project Manager Carolina Cohoon Carolina joins LLSC bringing years of experience in the fields of education and rehabilitation. Formerly with CNIB Deafblind Community Services, she is an advocate for inclusion and accessibility. We look forward to Carolina bringing her years of experience in public education, developing unique and inclusive programs, and project management to the team! Carolina will be supporting LLSC with a focus on our Skills for Success initiatives - please reach out to Carolina at carolina@llsc.on.ca . Project Manager Jan Gourley Jan brings her professional background in technical support, customer care, business management, operation and Early Childhood Education to LLSC. Jan is a trained Roots of Empathy instructor, MindUp curriculum educator, and Registered Early Childhood Educator who will be supporting LLSC with a focus on our Pathways into a Child Care and Early Years Career project. Please contact Jan at jan@llsc.on.ca . Program and Partnership Developer Rick Townend Rick joins LLSC with extensive experience in education serving school boards and post-secondary institutions across Ontario, most recently as an Academic Advisor and Consultant at Fanshawe College’s School of Access Studies. Rick truly demonstrates a passion for helping people achieve their goals, and his energy, vision and partnership development skills will be a great addition to our team! Please reach out to Rick at rick@llsc.on.ca . Marketing and Communications Specialist Sherry Lippincott Sherry brings years of content development, graphic design, social media management, marketing, and documentation experience to LLSC. She has a passion for producing quality communications, editing copy, and thinking of new ways to express ideas and concepts. Sherry will be supporting all of LLSC's projects, and will take a lead on our social media, marketing, and promotional initiatives. Please contact Sherry at sherry@llsc.on.ca . We are excited that our team is continuing to grow, and look forward to working with these excellent staff members in the year ahead! 
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