Distance Learning Improvements for Agenda 6/20/2016. Distance Learning Update Webinar Thanks to your hard work

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1 Distance Learning Improvements for Distance Learning Project June 17, 2016 Use a microphone and speakers or call in at: PIN: Agenda Orientation / DL 101 Class ESL Curriculum LMS Looking ahead Notes and Reminders Thanks to your hard work DL enrollment # of blended students (f2f and DL) # of students posttested Distance Learning Update Webinar

2 How does your agency incorporate career pathways? Skills/Interest Inventories Career awareness Career exploration Local job market information CareerLink referrals Career coaching SMART Goals Integrate with academics Getting started with DL Orientation DL 101 Class Students learn reading, writing, and basic math skills within these contexts: Learn about the program Introduction to distance learning Class formats Attendance, communication, and attendance policies Introduce career pathways & support from advisor Learn about yourself Persistence Career exploration Goal setting Learn about learning Self-management skills (calendar, to do list) Study skills Learning strategies Orientations Webinars instead of conference calls (beginning July 11) Students can call in on the phone but online is preferred DL 101 class before starting academic class (beginning in the Fall) Distance Learning Update Webinar

3 Process for new DL students 1 2 Intake, assessment, screening at your agency Complete DL application online, agency enters assessment scores in online application, and enters student in e-data Orientation DL 101 Class (will be for ABE/HSE students at first, ESOL will be developed in second wave) 3 Subject-specific classes DL 101 Class Online Reinforces computer/internet skills Paper-based option available only if online is not possible Independent indicates persistence student may contact advisor for support or guidance Outcomes products include bar chart, compare/contrast chart, budget analysis, and a writing sample online portfolio Which of these options will your agency use to support new DL students? (check all that apply) Tell students that the best way to complete the orientation is online. Help students with their online application for DL classes. Provide access to a computer lab Provide a laptop or a table for students to use Send the DLP copies of career pathway plans or activities the students already completed. Refer students to library or other public internet access points Remind students about posttesting Distance Learning Update Webinar

4 What questions or concerns do you have about your students completing the orientations or the DL 101 class? ESL Program Changes Piloting a new curriculum My English Lab Formal assessment CASAS, BEST Plus 2.0 Scope and sequence Distance Learning Update Webinar

5 What assessment(s) do you use for English Language Learners? BEST BEST Plus 2.0 CASAS Learning Management System Class calendar Assignment organizing Notifications Easy to submit work Easy to provide feedback Easy communication Porfolios Blogs Wikis Embed external materials Integrates with other sites Works across multiple platforms Mobile Self-contained Looking ahead Focus groups GED test vs HiSET exam Distance Learning Update Webinar

6 What high school equivalency tests offered in your area? GED test HiSET exam Both Summary of changes for Orientations will be offered online Students will complete a DL 101 class first A new ESOL curriculum is being tested BEST Plus is no longer accepted, use BEST Plus 2.0 or another approved ESL assessment Reminders Reports sent out each session e-case notes Enter your DL students in e-data, be sure to check the checkbox Continuing students do not need a new intake and can be rolled over in e-data Distance Learning Update Webinar

7 1. What is the EFL requirement for a DL referral? a) Beginning ABE b) Low ABE c) High ABE d) Low Adult Secondary 2. Post test scores should be entered in a) e-data and Bethaney the info b) The DL Online Application System c) Both 2. How does a student qualify for the ESL/ABE Bridge class? a) Meet exit criteria on an ESL assessment b) ABE assessment no lower than Low ABE c) Both Distance Learning Update Webinar

8 4. What are three important things to remember from this webinar? What are three important things to remember from this webinar? 1. Orientations will be webinars not conference calls beginning July DL 101 assignments assigned during orientations must be completed before Jump Start or an academic class 3. New ESL curriculum requires a placement test, which we are asking agencies to assign Destiny Simpson dlong@tiu11.org ext. 199 Staci Van Art svanart@tiu11.org ext. 168 Bethaney Coldren bcoldren@tiu11.org ext Distance Learning Update Webinar