Distance Learning/Education
Recent Newsletter Articles
ABE Voices Across the Distance: Snapshot of the New Normal from a Beginning Level ESL Teacher
MN ABE Connect is featuring a series of interviews with Minnesota ABE practitioners on how they are delivering instruction and support during this time. This week, we hear from Amy Van Steenwyk, a Beginning Level teacher working at the Cedar-Riverside Adult Education Collaborative in Minneapolis. Read More
Updates and Information from the Distance Learning Support Team
The DL Support Team is working to help ABE staff make a successful transition to serving learners online. Read on for resources and updates which can help you and your students be successful in this new and challenging environment. Read More
ABE Voices Across the Distance: Snapshot of the New Normal from Neighborhood House
MN ABE Connect is featuring a series of interviews with Minnesota ABE practitioners on how they are delivering instruction and support during this time. This week, we hear from three teachers working in the Neighborhood House ESL/GED program: Cara Berger, Kaija Bergen, and Eva Moline. Read More
ABE Voices Across the Distance: Snapshot of the New Normal from a Pre-GED / High-intermediate ESL Teacher
Minnesota schools are closed; how are MN ABE educators responding? MN ABE Connect is featuring a series of interviews with Minnesota ABE practitioners on how they are delivering instruction and support during this time. This week, we hear from Jessica Jones, a High Intermediate/Pre-GED teacher working at Open Door Learning Center in St. Paul. Read More
We Can Do Hard Things! Sharing Resources and Information in the Time of COVID-19
School may not be in session, but learning is! This is information you need right now. Keep reading to learn about a new central resource hub for all things related to Minnesota Adult Education during the current public health crisis. Read More
Preparing for Potential Program Closures due to COVID 19: Expanding Distance Learning in Minnesota ABE
The continued expansion of the COVID 19 pandemic makes it likely that many ABE programs will need to close for periods of time. Please consider strengthening and expanding Distance Learning (DL) services so you can continue serving your students in case of closure. Read More
Coming to a Computer Near You: Distance Learning Webinar Series!
This fall and winter the Distance Learning (DL) Support Service Team is offering a series of webinars aimed at helping ABE teachers get started with DL. The series includes training on a variety of distance learning platforms as well as an introductory session about the basics of DL. Read More
New DL Platforms and SID Report Now Available
Several new Distance Learning platforms have been approved recently, and a new SID report showing DL attendance for DL classes is available. Read More
Distance Learning 101: PD Cohort Opportunity
Distance Learning 101: Foundations of Distance Education & Blended Learning is a professional development cohort focused on research, best practices, planning, and implementation of distance learning programming in MN ABE contexts. Apply to participate by September 20! Read More
Introducing “Skills”: Lower Level, CCRS-Aligned Edmentum Custom Courses
New custom courses in Edmentum Courseware and CCRS-level documentation are now available to help you find just the right materials for your adult learners. There are 13 custom courses for adult diploma competencies (CCRS Levels D-E) and 8 custom courses for lower levels (CCRS Level A-B-C). Read More