Distance Learning/Education
Recent Newsletter Articles
Important Changes On the Way for MobyMax and Ellii!
MobyMax is changing to a seat-based license structure, and Ellii will become a state-supported (free for you to use) distance learning platform this summer. Read on for important details! Read More
Khan Academy and Its Benefits for Adult Education Students
Khan Academy is a free online program, both website and app, for many academic topics. It covers the needs of High School equivalency tests, college-prep students, life skills, and much more. It even has a cool new AI tool called Khanmnigo that offers assistance for both learners and instructors! Read More
Teachers Don’t Pay Teachers – Digital Learning Resources for You!
Check out some fantastic resources created by participants in the Best Practices in Digital Education cohort! Resources include a Distance Learning Resource Guide, a Technology Checkout form, a Chromebook Request form, a Google Meet Guide for Learners, and many others. Read More
The Owl has Landed! Piloting Duolingo as a DL Platform
Duolingo has been approved as a distance learning (DL) platform since fall of this year. This article talks through our Statewide DL's team experience as we piloted the program. Our goal is to give you insight on the successes and growing pains of implementing Duolingo for Schools into MN Adult Ed. Read More
Making “Cents” of Edmentum: Four Quick Tips
Edmentum is one of four main state-supported distance learning platforms. Your consortium helps pay for it through an annual technology fee, and we want you to get your money’s worth! Read More
Coursera – A Newly Approved DL Platform with an IT Focus
Coursera is a newly approved distance learning (DL) platform for MN Adult Education. The platform offers a variety of courses, degrees, and other learning options from universities and companies. You can also get free access to Google Professional Certificate Courses - special courses provided at no cost to programs through December 31, 2025. Programs should apply for these Coursera licenses by December 18, 2024. Read More
EdTech Strategy Sessions
Monthly EdTech Strategy Sessions offered through World Education provide a rich source of information around distance education and digital learning topics. They provide practical strategies and innovative approaches around the use of educational technology and the implementation of digital inclusion in education. Read More
Distance Learning Platform Resources
Minnesota is unique as a state which allows a wide variety of Distance Learning (DL) platforms to be used for adult instruction, and to claim proxy hours. Our philosophy is that instructors and managers are best suited to decide which platforms most appropriately meet the needs of their learners, as long as the content meets ABE standards and has adequate reporting features. We have nearly 60 approved platforms, covering all types of ABE content for students at many different instructional levels. Read More
Consider Joining the DL Advisory Team!
Consider joining the DL Advisory team, which will allow you to provide input to guide the state’s distance learning professional development and training efforts; offer input and feedback on policies and procedures governing distance education; advise on the purchase of statewide DL platform licenses; and participate in discussions regarding approval of platforms and courses for distance learning proxy hours. Read More
Edmentum and BASE – What’s New and Noteworthy for Spring 2023?
Do you use Edmentum Courseware, Exact Path, or BASE with your adult learners? Read on for some quick updates and helpful tips, and don't miss the BASE - SEL webinar on April 24 at 3:30 pm! Read More