Distance Learning/Education
Recent Newsletter Articles
Best Practices in Digital Learning Cohort: Application Now Open!
This professional development opportunity will support ABE teachers, staff, and administrators in setting learners up for success in asynchronous distance learning and synchronous online class formats. We’ll cover new readings and resources as well as best practices in digital education, digital equity, learner orientation, ongoing digital navigation/tech support, and instruction and assessment. Read More
Digital Learning Institute: Coming October 3!
See what we've got in store for the Digital Learning Institute on Friday, October 3! This free and virtual event is open to all ABE staff and volunteers. Read More
Blended Learning Implementation Pilot Project Success in Southern MN Adult ESL Programs
This article outlines findings from two southern Minnesota programs who participated in a recent implementation of blended learning, highlighting what was successful in order to share these strategies with the field. Read More
It’s Coming… State-Supported Ellii Access Begins August 1!
State-supported Ellii access is on the horizon! We've got updates regarding important information on gaining access to Ellii through the state and required training dates/materials for teachers, admin, and other staff! Read More
Edmentum In the Classroom (with a proxy hours update!)
Get an overview of different tools that can be used to integrate Edmentum in and outside of the classroom. Also find important tips for navigating the new Edmentum proxy hours reporting. Read More
MobyMax and Ellii Changes Coming in July
This article offers a brief review and overview of important information pertaining to the changes coming to MobyMax and Ellii in July and August. Read More
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