MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
Classroom Resource: The New York Times Learning Network
The New York Times Learning Network offers a variety of learning activities that are relevant to adult education learners – from reading, writing, and discussion to geography and current events. Consider these resources to supplement your current instruction. Read More
A New, Easy and FREE Opportunity to Network with Colleagues from Around the Nation!
ISTE’s SkillRise Initiative is launching a new free opportunity called Loop to help connect adult educators and workforce development professionals who want to share new ideas and grow their networks. Loop matches professionals within a sector (e.g., adult and workforce learning) with similar interests for optional weekly one-on-one networking calls, and it conveniently runs right out of email inboxes. Read More
The “Just in Time” Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Newsletter Series: Part 2
Check out the second article in a new multi-part newsletter series highlighting MN Adult Education PD and resources for each of the components of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI): alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension! This week, we take a closer look at fluency. Read More
Engaging Resources to Enhance Your Math Instruction
Are you looking for ways to engage your students in meaningful problem-solving tasks? Do you want to bring more engaging and fun mathematics into your classroom? At the recent Fall 2021 ABE Virtual Conference, practitioners shared their favorite math resources during one of our Coffee Break sessions. Read More
Using Individual Meetings to Foster Student Ownership
When learning moved online in 2020, I found that my students were not as actively engaging in their learning or owning their learning goals. I was inspired by individual meetings that take place during literacy center rotations in many K-6 classrooms. I adapted this idea to the online environment and have continued to use it as we have transitioned back in person. Read More
Using a Learning Management System (LMS): Coffee Break Takeaways
The "Using an LMS" Coffee Break session allowed for a discussion among ABE professionals about the benefits of a Learning Management System (LMS), various LMS platforms used in ABE programs in Minnesota, and other topics. Teachers noted that using an LMS takes some effort up front to establish; however, the outcome is immeasurable for student learning, engagement, and success. Read More
The “Just in Time” Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Newsletter Series: Part 1
Check out the first in a new multi-part newsletter series highlighting MN Adult Education PD and resources for each of the components of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI): alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension! This week, we take a closer look at alphabetics. Read More
Building the Ship While Sailing It! Learning Models: How to Make Decisions and Shift as a System
During the second installment of our 2021-22 Administrator Webinar Series, Karen Wolters from Mankato ABE and Renada Rutmanis from St. Paul-Hubbs Center shared valuable insights about how their programs are tackling the challenging but essential question of what programming should look like post-pandemic shutdown. Read More
Universal Design for Learning FREE Webinar
Do not miss this free, recorded webinar training you can take at your own pace during the month of January 2022! Universal Design for Learning (UDL) emphasizes the creation of inclusive, flexible learning environments to meet the needs of diverse learners. Read More
Fishing and Hunting Regulations Now Available in Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish
People who speak Hmong, Karen, Somali or Spanish now can read in their language how to legally fish and hunt in Minnesota. The DNR would like to make available free printed copies of the fishing, hunting and waterfowl regulations in these languages as an educational resource or teaching tool to teachers of Adult Basic Education and English Language Learner courses. Read More