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Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:1170] RE: GED on the Internet
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I checked out both of the online GED delivery sites and they seem quite
similar (except for price, of course!). Both of them seem rather vague about
what learning resources are provided. Both refer to "interactive practice
lessons" but neither one provides any sample of what this material might
look like or how much is available. Both suggest that online
collaboration/chat with other students will provide significant
instructional benefits. However, neither one mentions a success rate for
those who have initially registered with their site.
I do think that online GED preparation is an important service and provides
a valuable delivery option for many. However, it is certainly not a
"one-size-fits-all" solution to GED instruction. At our college we have been
teaching GED Math and Writing Skills over the internet for about two and a
half years and we have learned a thing or two about this delivery in the
process:
* remember that this option is only open to those with both computer and
internet access. Potential GED/ABE students often don't have this kind of
access at home.
* students must also have a comfort level with using the technology. If the
student is not already computer literate, he/she must have some personal
support to develop these new literacy skills. And remember that chat-line
communication really only works as a collaborative tool for those who
already have strong keyboarding skills.
* potential GED/ABE students often have problems with "regular" literacy as
well. Material available online is almost always text-based, so the material
must be easy-to-read and provided in copious amounts in order to develop the
essential reading strength required for success on the GED.
* we all know that often the most significant barriers to GED/ABE success or
progress are PERSONAL barriers-- lack of academic confidence, lack of self
esteem, unfamiliarity with study skills, or genuine learning disabilities.
In my opinion, these barriers can only be overcome through the active
involvement of a caring teacher. This is also true (maybe moreso) in the
online environment.
Sorry -- this turned out to be a longer post than I had intended! -- but I
do think that these are essential considerations when researching or
planning online delivery, especially for this learner audience.
Gina Bennett
Co-ordinator, Learning Support Centre
College of the Rockies
Cranbrook, BC
-----Original Message-----
From: Crystal_Hack@ccmail.wiu.edu [mailto:Crystal_Hack@ccmail.wiu.edu]
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2000 1:46 PM
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Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:1161] GED on the Internet
Faith and all,
Here is a site for you to check out if you are interested in GED information
online. Adell Newman, the operations director, at the Central Illinois
Adult
Education Service Center found this online resource earlier in the week. It
is
interesting especially if you are looking into going online to work on the
GED.
http://www.gedonline.org
Let me know what you think and if I can be of further assistance. The
prices
seem much cheaper than the other onlineGED training site I know of--
http://www.oltraining.com/
Crystal Hack
Adult Education Resource Specialist
Central Illinios Adult Education Service Center
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
Hi,
I received a call from a learner who is interested in pursuing his GED
through
the Internet. Can anyone suggest particular online resources for this
gentleman, such as GED test preparation?
Thanks,
faith
Faith Goldstein
Technology Coordinator
Mayor's Commission on Literacy
email: faith.goldstein@phila.gov
phone: (215) 686-4486
fax: (215) 686-4417
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