Distance+Learning+Forums

Distance Learning Forums for programs in Innovation and Alternative Delivery Program

toc Like all of adult education in California, Distance Learning is facing budget cuts and challenges along with new opportunities. This forum is a chance to connect with your colleagues around the state and hear what is happening and how others are meeting the challenges and taking advantage of some of the changes. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, provide information, and explore possibilities.

=November 1, 2011= You've submitted your Innovation Program application and your evaluation for last year, and the new school year is well under way. Share with your colleagues what's working, and what your current challenges are. What did you change this year in the way you offer your DL program? What materials are you using? How do you keep student records? A group of panelists will share what they do in their programs, followed by an open discussion. register

Up until recently one of the biggest DL programs in Nor Cal with Broadcast wrap-around classes as one of the options, and with companion Web sites by teachers. More recently, b/c of drastic budget cuts, restructured to serve primarily parents at district’s elementary schools with video library program. Received CASAS promising practice award last year.
 * ===Lynn Bartlett, San Juan USD Adult Education===

Presentation Slides - [|San Juan - CASAS Promising Practices Award 2011 fall.pdf]

This program has done a lot with video-checkout, and has been trying out blended model for the last two years. Tried online class in moodle last year, but saw most success with Ss who were both in the classroom and taking advantage of online class. Portia is a CASAS power user and has developed ways to track blended learners.
 * ===Portia La Ferla, Torrance Adult Education===

Presentation Slides - [|Torrance - OTAN DL Forum 11-1-11 Final.pdf]

This program focuses on GED and supporting high school students. They have been using McGraw Hill-Contemporary's Online GED preparation program curriculum.
 * ===Evelyn Lenton, Antelope Valley Adult School===

Files: Student Information Booklet - MS Publisher - [|2011 GED Online Student Information.pub] Student Information Booklet - MS Word - [|2011 GED Online Student Information.doc] Student Information Booklet - PDF - [|2011 GED Online Student Information.pdf]

Learner Information and Goal Setting Form - [|Learner Information.doc]

Log for tracking progress in GED Prep Online by MHC - [|GED Online Lessons - Teacher.xls]

Relationship of CASAS scores to GED Results - Connecticut AE - [|relationship_of_casas_scores_to_ged_results.pdf]

This year the program is offering ESL, Citizenship, GED, VABE, and CTE Distance Learning. They have been phasing out video check out in favor of online curriculum (examples are Rosetta Stone and Skills Tutor) and video streaming, as part of their mission to provide their students with 21st century skills. All 4 adult schools have computer labs where students can work on the curriculum on site if they do not have computer access at home. The majority of the DL students are enrolled in traditional classes as well.
 * ===Crystal Robinson, Sweetwater UHSD Adult Education===


 * ===Notes===

=June 8, 2012= With another year coming to a close, share with your colleagues how it went. How many students did you serve in your distance learning programs? If you have a blended model, what does it look like at the end of school year 2011-12? How will you measure the effectiveness of your program? What were the AHA! moments? A group of panelists will share what they’ve done in their programs, followed by an open discussion register