Distance Learning/Education
Recent Newsletter Articles
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
Online DL Basics Course and Training Requirements
The Distance Learning for ABE course was carefully planned and produced for Minnesota ABE teachers, managers, and support staff providing Distance Learning (DL). The course provides foundational information about DL delivery and is a requirement for all ABE staff who have not completed DL 101. Read More
Hybrid DL Programs Increase Student NRS Gains
Statewide data for last year shows 49.7% of all participants averaged NRS gains – but 66.7% of students that participated in both traditional and DL (less than 50% of their total hours) made NRS gains! Read More