NSW Adult Literacy & Numeracy Council
The professional body for adult literacy and numeracy in NSW
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ABSTRACT: We are entering an algorithmic culture in which machines are reading and writing human life, and online data has become the currency through which meanings, decisions and futures are being generated for people. What does this future entail for 'literacy as we know it' and for adult literacy education? In this keynote address, I share personal stories, theory, research, and moments from everyday literacy education programs in Canada to weave a future for adult literacy education in algorithmic times that mobilizes the field's eclectic roots, itscapacity for inventive thinking, creative adaptation and deep empathy. For more details about her work, see the SFU website.
PROGRAM
With generative AI and the digital landscape in which we live, is there still a need for adult literacy and numeracy education? What does this mean for the future of Adult Literacy and Numeracy Practices?
This year's conference asks participants to consider these issues, reflect on current educational practices and explore how we can create future provision for individuals, communities and the sector. The day's program will include a number of presentations and practical workshops where we explored innovative ways of supporting our adult literacy and numeracy learners in their lifelong learning.