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Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:2921] Supported Distance Learning
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Hello NIFL-Technology Colleagues,
I am delighted to have this opportunity, while Emily is vacationing, to
raise some issues I have been thinking about. Let's begin with
(supported, mixed, or hybrid model) distance learning for
ABE/ESL(ESOL) students.
To begin, distance learning for basic skills adult students is now a
reality in many states. At least fourteen states, for example, are
part of a U.S. ED- and state-supported national research and
development effort, Project IDEAL, led by Jerome Johnston and Shannon
J. Young at the University of Michigan. [ http://projectideal.org/ ]
In 2001-2002, in California alone, over 38,000 adult basic skills
students were enrolled in distance learning courses. Over 35,000 of
these were ESL students. (Source: CASAS, 2002 ).
I would like distance learning, especially supported distance learning,
to be a regular topic of discussion here. So, to begin, I have some
questions for those who are operating distance learning programs:
1) For whom are your programs intended?
a) GED or other adult secondary education level students seeking a
diploma?
b) Immigrants seeking to learn/improve English skills? If so at what
levels?
c) Students already enrolled in face-to-face classes who want extra
practice or instruction ("video, TV, or computer-based homework")
d) ??
2) What kinds of people apply? Those you were expecting? Others? What
have you learned about the demand for DL from those who have applied?
3) What have you learned about marketing, recruiting, orientation,
enrollment, and support of students who are enrolled?
If you have operated a distance learning program for adult basic skills
students, please let's hear from you. If you know others who are not
yet subscribed to NIFL-Technology but who might enjoy -- and contribute
to -- this discussion, please ask them to join by going to:
http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/nifl-technology/
technology_literacy.html
If you are not operating a distance learning program, but are thinking
about it and have some questions, what are your questions?
David J. Rosen
Guest Moderator, NIFL-Technology
DJRosen@theworld.com
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