Distance Learning/Education
Recent Newsletter Articles
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
Increasing Independent Student Use of Burlington English
Programs are asking how they can best encourage independent use of Burlington English by students outside of class. Burlington English offers the ideas outlined here. Read More
Fall Update on All Things Distance Learning in MN ABE: Information You Need to Know!
With the change in state sponsored platforms, there is a lot of information to share! Find out the latest about proxy hours, Plato webinars, Burlington English, Skills Tutor content, and Northstar. Read More
Distance Learning Platforms Transition
Find out about Edmentum and Burlington English, the state-supported distance learning platforms replacing Skills Tutor. Read More
Breaking News on Distance Learning: Khan Academy and Clock Time Adjustment
Recent developments in distance learning (DL) platforms will enhance DL in Minnesota ABE. First, Khan Academy has been approved as a distance learning platform. Second, an adjustment to potential contact hours claimed on platforms using a clock time model has been approved. Read More
Using Podcasts to Teach Learning Strategies
English as a Second Language podcast is a great tool to add to your students' independent learner toolkit. Read More
Distance Learning Platform Changes
Minnesota ABE continues to enhance distance learning (DL) opportunities. Here is current information regarding changes in approved DL platforms. Read More
A Perspective on the Flipped Classroom
Amy Vickers, MNI Senior Consultant, shares her learnings from the COABE Conference about flipped classrooms, including a surprising take-away that changed her understanding of this pedadogical approach. Read More
Core Skills Mastery (CSM) Approved as DL Platform
Core Skills Mastery (CSM), designed to improve core math and literacy skills, as well as develop independent learning skills and problem solving strategies, has been approved as a distance learning (DL) platform for Minnesota ABE. Read More