Distance Learning/Education
Recent Newsletter Articles
Remote One-to-One Tutoring Keeps Learning Going at Open Door Learning Center
Learn how Open Door Learning Center instructor Lloyd Brown has created a one-to-one volunteer tutoring program to keep students learning remotely and progressing during the pandemic. Read More
Recording Distance Learning Contact and Proxy Hours
The migration of ABE classes online has created many challenges in terms of counting and recording proxy hours. In coordination with MDE staff, the DL Support team is providing some clarifications. Read More
At the Beginning & At a Distance: ESL Teachers at Lower Levels Share Virtual Teaching Wisdom
Literacy and Beginning Level ESL teachers are finding creative ways to continue to deliver high-quality instruction to their learners from a distance! On May 29, 2020, a trio of beginning level teachers ESL shared their approaches to distance education in an ATLAS webinar attended by participants from as far away as Australia! Read More
ParaPro Training through Zoom
When offering ACP training in remote areas of Southwest Minnesota, it is often a challenge to get enough students to run a class. This spring, Mankato ABE and Glacial Lakes ABE worked cooperatively to pilot a ParaPro course over Zoom. Find out how they make the class a success! Read More
The Sudden Pivot to Move Adult Career Pathways Classes Online
Covid-19 restrictions have caused all of us in Adult Basic Education to suddenly pivot from face-to-face classes to online classes. Although there is so much uncertainty about how we will continue to serve our ABE students in an equitable way through this next year, there remains much promise to continue distance learning options for students. Read More
Recent Updates on Proxy Hours for DL Platforms
Several important recent updates on proxy hours for Minnesota Adult Education distance learning (DL) platforms are outlined here. These platforms include CommonLit.org, Readworks.org, and Newsela.com. Read More
New Process for Approving Teacher-Created DL Courses Implemented
As always, Minnesota ABE is moving forward rapidly, breaking new ground in developing teacher-created distance learning (DL) courses. The new process for approving such courses is now underway, with three courses already approved, and several others under review! Read More
May is Mental Health Month
This is a good time to check in on how you are managing during the pandemic. Are you suffering from virtual fatigue? Are your moods changing daily? Read more to find strategies on how to manage moods and virtual burnout. Read More
Let’s Get Together Sometime! (Online Meetings that Won’t Drive You Nuts)
Everyone is Zooming their days away lately, it seems! Regardless of which platform you’re using, there are some ways to have a GREAT online meeting, and ways that online meetings can be truly a waste of time. Read on for tips and resources for making the most of your meetings during these distanced times! Read More
Introducing the New CCRS in Action PLC Facilitation Guide
Do you have teachers in your program who would benefit from participating in the CCRS Implementation Cohort, but don’t have the time or a schedule that allows for full participation? Has your program already participated in the CCRS Cohort, but you now have new staff you want to get up to speed? The new CCRS in Action PLC might be a good fit for your program! Read More