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Approved DL Platforms in Minnesota
Minnesota ABE DL Toolkit
Slide2OutlineWhat is an approved DL platform?
How are DL platforms approved?
How can approved DL platforms be used?
What are the approved DL platforms?
Slide3What is an approved DL platform?
An approved DL platform is one which has been approved by the State for proxy hours within ABE
Approved platforms correspond to different levels of ABE instruction, from low-level literacy and English instruction through GED preparation and career pathways training
Slide4How are DL platforms approved?
DL platforms are approved by the MDE ABE office, as recommended by the Virtual Task Force
The
allowable proxy hours for each DL platform are determined through a rigorous process including publisher recommendations, ABE professional experience with each platform, and observations of ABE students completing the DL lessons
The Virtual Task Force periodically reviews proxy hours for each platform, and makes any needed adjustments
Slide5How can approved DL platforms be used?
Approved DL platforms can be used in
conjunction
with traditional classroom instruction, for work outside the classroom (blended model)Approved DL platforms can be used as
stand-alone
means of instruction with ABE learners who are not enrolled in traditional classroom work
Approved DL platforms can be used
with
other approved DL platforms
Slide6One caution
Proxy hours can
only
be claimed for work done on approved DL platforms outside the classroom
This work must be done
independently
by learners
Slide7What are the approved DL platforms?
There are currently approximately 15 approved platforms
Approved platforms include a variety of platforms designed to serve ABE learners at different levels
Slide8There are three types of approved platformsState supported
- paid for at the state level and available free to all MN ABE programs; technical assistance provided at state level
Free
– no license required and no cost; technical support not provided at state level
Fee Based
– Sites using these must purchase licenses directly from the publisher; sites must make own arrangements for technical support
Slide9There are Three State-Funded DL Platforms
i
-pathways
(formerly GED-i
)
Skills Tutor
Key Train
Slide10Proxy Hour Equivalent: 120 minutes per lesson
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed module, verified by teacher
Proxy Hour Documentation: Go to Student Report Tab, print Lessons Completed; also go to Portfolio tab, take screenshot of any surveys completed.
Prerequisites: TABE reading score of 9 or higher to use this program independently, 8 to use as blended model, 7.5 to use in-class.
Web-based: Yes
Access: Cost paid by Minnesota State ABE.
Slide11Skills Tutor
Proxy Hours Equivalent: 1.5 hours per lesson module
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Student achieves 70% or higher on lesson module post-test
Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed post-tests, with at least 75% correct
Prerequisites: TABE Reading Score 6.0 or higher to use independently, blended, or in-class
Web-based: Yes.
Access: Cost paid by individual programs.
Slide12Key Train
Proxy Hour Equivalent: 2 hrs. per level - Reading for Information has 7 levels for a total of 14.5 hrs (including 30 minutes for the pretest at the beginning of the level); Locating Info has 6 levels for a total of 12.5 hrs (including 30 minutes for the pretest at the beginning of the level); Applied Math has 7 levels for a total of 14.5 hrs (including 30 minutes for the pretest at the beginning of the level).
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Achieving at least 75% on level quizzes.
Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed quizzes, showing at least 75% correct
Prerequisite: 4.0 TABE reading level is recommended.
Web-based: Yes
Access: There is a cost.
Slide13Free PlatformsEnglish for All
Mindqwest
National Work Readiness Credential
USA Learns
Slide14Proxy Hour Equivalent: 6 hours per unit; total possible 120 proxy contact hours
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed unit, verified by teacher Proxy Hour
Documentation: Through learner account, print screenshot of
units completed
Prerequisites: CASAS score of 211-227 to use this program independently, 201-210 to use as blended model, 191-200 to use in-class
Web-based: Yes
Access: No cost
Slide15Proxy Hour Equivalent: Varies by module - refer to Mindquest Academy; contact hours - Excel workbook
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent:
Completed module, verified by teacher Prerequisites: TABE reading score of 8 or higher to use this program independently, 7 to use as blended model or in-class.
Web-based: Yes
Access: Free.
Slide16National Work Readiness Credential (NWRC)
Proxy Hour Equivalent: 3 hours per module; total time = 18 hours, including test
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed module, verified by teacher Proxy Hour
Documentation: Using teacher portal, print monthly screenshot of 'table view' showing work completed
Prerequisites: TABE reading score of 6 or higher to use this program independently, 5-6 to use as blended model, 4 to use in-class
Web-based: Yes
Cost: None to use the preparatory materials, for which proxy hours are awarded
Slide17Proxy Hour Equivalent: 3 hours/unit for courses 1 and 2; 2 hours/unit for course 3
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed Unit
Proxy Hour Documentation: Through teachers' portal, print screenshot of topic/units completed, with score
Prerequisites: None.
Web-based: Yes
Access: Free.
Slide18Fee Based
A+dvancer
Apex Learning, Inc.
Crossroads CafeEasy ESLEllis Academics
Learner Web
Lifetime
Library
Novanet
Plato Learning Environment
Slide19Proxy Hour Equivalent: 30 minutes per test; 60 minutes per lesson
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed test or lesson, verified by teacher
Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed test/lesson.
Prerequisites: 8.0 TABE to use this program independently, 7.0 TABE to use as a blended model or in-class
Web-based: Yes
Access: Cost paid by individual program.
Slide20Proxy Hour Equivalent: 1.5 hrs per lesson.
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent:
Attainment of at least 70% correct on unit assessment.
Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed unit assessment. Prerequisites: 6.0 on TABE D.
Web-based: Yes
Access: Cost ($200) paid by individual program.
Slide21Crossroads CafeProxy hour equivalent: 5 hours per completion of module/portion, 130 hours maximum.
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent:
Workpackets
completed to satisfaction of teacher.
Proxy Hour Documentation: Copy of learner log/proxy hour worksheet
Prerequisites: CASAS reading scores from 220-235 (ELL levels 4-6) recommended.
Web-based: No (DVDs, teacher manual, and workbooks needed)
Access: Cost paid by individual program.
Slide22Easy ESL
Proxy hour equivalent: Units 1-6: 4 hours per unit; units 7-12, 8 hours per unit; total possible hours – 72
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completion of work packet (including quizzes and a final test) to the satisfaction of teacher
Proxy Hour Documentation:
Prerequisites: CASAS reading scores from 153-220 (ELL levels 0-6) recommended.
Web-based: Both web-based and on DVDs.
Access: Cost paid by individual program.
Slide23Ellis Academics
Proxy hour equivalent: 30 minutes per lesson
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed lesson, verified by completing 70-80% of comprehension questions correctly
Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed comprehension questions, showing at least 70-80% correct
Prerequisites: 180 CASAS
Web-based: Yes
Access: Cost paid by individual program
Slide24Proxy Hour Equivalent: Varies by plan (approved plans are available
here
).Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Number of completed steps, verified through Learner Web report obtained from regional Administrator.
Proxy Hour Documentation: Learner Web report obtained from regional Administrator.
Prerequisite: Varies by plan.
Web-based: Yes.
Access: Varies by Region
Slide25Proxy Hour Equivalent: 90 minutes per completed Chapter for a total of 6 hours per Book
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed chapter, verified by teacher
Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of student completion pages - blue dots indicate student has started lesson, dark green indicate lesson completion
Prerequisites: CASAS score of 236+ or TABE reading score of 5 to use this program independently, CASAS 228-236 or TABE 4 to use as blended model, CASAS 221-227 or TABE 3 to use in-class
Web-based: Yes
Slide26Proxy Hour Equivalent: 1 hour per completed unit/final unit test.Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Score of 70% or higher on post-test.Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed lesson post-tests and final unit post-tests.
Prerequisite: TABE 7/8 for high school reading level, TABE 6 for junior high curriculum.
Web-based: Yes
.
Slide27Plato Learning Environment
Proxy Hours Equivalent: 1.5 hours per lesson module
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Student achieves 70% or higher on lesson module post-
testProxy
Hour
Documentation: Copies of completed post-tests, with at least 75% correct
Prerequisites: TABE Reading Score 6.0 or higher to use independently, blended, or in-class
Web-based: Yes.
Access: Cost paid by individual programs.
Slide28Questions?See
www.mnabe_distancelearning/
Email thysom@real-time.com
Slide29Produced by St. Paul DL Supplemental Services grant, 2012
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