Distance Learning/Education
Recent Newsletter Articles
New Distance Learning Platform Approval Process
The state has agreed to a major change in the way in which Distance Learning (DL) platforms are approved. Platforms that track time-on-task proxy hours, as opposed to relying on proxy hours based on unit completion, no longer require state approval. Read More
Distance Learning Best Practices and Success Stories: PART 2
Learn from other MN ABE practitioners as they share stories about a distance learning (DL) decision, practice, learner, programming change, teacher, or administrative action that made a positive impact and could benefit the field. Read More
Distance Learning Best Practices and Success Stories: PART 1
Learn from other MN ABE practitioners as they share stories about a distance learning (DL) decision, practice, learner, programming change, teacher, or administrative action that made a positive impact and could benefit the field. Read More
Browser Flash Issues and Solutions for Edmentum (Plato) and USA Learns
We are aware of the recent problems with some Edmentum (Plato) modules and USA Learns features which run on Flash. Here are three short screencasts (with audio) which demonstrate how to ‘allow’ Flash to run in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. Read More
Northstar 2.0 Goes Live!
The new version of Northstar, 2.0, launched over the weekend! This is part of a major upgrade which we have been working on for over a year, designed to improve the experience of both test sites and test takers. Read More
DL 102: Take Your DL Programming to the Next Level
Does your program offer distance learning but you want to increase hours and outcomes? DL 102 is an opportunity to work through DL challenges and strengthen DL programming. Read More
Distance Learning Platform Updates
Have proxy hours been approved for USA Learns Citizenship content? Will Burlington English be aligned with the Northstar standards? Check out these and other recent updates about Distance Learning (DL) Platforms for Minnesota ABE! Read More
Distance Learning Platform Spotlight: Moby Max
Moby Max was approved for distance learning in 2017. Got questions? We've got answers! Read More
Plato/Edmentum Flash Player Issue in Chrome Solved!
Have you been having issues with the Plato platform? Google Chrome's latest update (62) blocks Flash player web content by default, but Plato/ Edmentum still uses Flash for some of its content. Here is the work-around fix this issue. Read More
Distance Learning Update – Oct. 2017
Over 20 staff from 9 Minnesota ABE programs attended the October 9th kick off for DL 101, and there have also been several changes in the DL platforms approved for Minnesota ABE. Read More