Return-Path: <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.3/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id KAA04886; Wed, 5 Apr 2000 10:44:48 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 10:44:48 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <9667A0D78052D311A6330090275432111215AA@cotr1.cotr.bc.ca> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Bennett, Gina" <BENNETT@cotr.bc.ca> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3413] RE: GED Prep in Rural Counties X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2650.21) Status: OR Whoops! Sorry about this -- I really didn't mean to reply to the whole list! I had a number of interested responses and thought that I had replied to each one separately, but I obviously slipped up on one. Anyway, if anyone else is interested in having a look at our website, be my guest. Gina -----Original Message----- From: Bennett, Gina [mailto:BENNETT@cotr.bc.ca] Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 5:53 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3410] RE: GED Prep in Rural Counties Billie: Thanks for your interest in our GED Online programme! This program is all internet-based. The student only needs access to the internet to get all of the course content and homework. Homework is usually mailed back by email (there are instructions to describe how to do this in the website). Since we developed it at our College, we have no continuing costs (just the cost of the instructor to teach/tutor students). We run an average of 8 students since the GED is not a totally accepted credential up here. If you would like to have a look around our website, just use this link in your browser (Netscape or MS Internet Explorer or whatever): http://cotr4.cotr.bc.ca:8900/webct/public/show_courses.pl Then scroll down and click on GED. When you are prompted to enter a username and password, enter NIFL (all uppercase) for both. Then click "OK". In the next screen, click on GED again (right under the word "Courses") and you should be let into the course. Follow the instructions in the website to view the lessons available, or just "surf" the area. Have a good look around and see what you think. If you have any questions, suggestions, or trouble getting into the course, please let me know (WebCT can be a bit "funny" to figure out if you haven't been there before!) We will leave this password open for the next week or so. Gina -----Original Message----- From: Billie Eure [mailto:beure@sampson.cc.nc.us] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2000 10:42 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3399] RE: GED Prep in Rural Counties Gina, Please tell me what type of program you are using. Is it softwared-based? What is the cost to your school? How many on-line students do you have? Billie Eure Sampson CC Clinton, NC >>> "Bennett, Gina" <BENNETT@cotr.bc.ca> 03/31/00 12:34PM >>> Our college does offer GED prep over the internet. This is a very intensive support, online, with all content included, for both GED Math and Writing Skills. (There is some research to suggest that if a student can pass Math and Writing Skills portions of the GED, he/she will most likely pass the other 3 sections). We have had some success working with very rural students. If this is of any interest to you, I can get you more information (email me at bennett@cotr.bc.ca) Gina Bennett Curriculum Development College of the Rockies Cranbrook, BC -----Original Message----- From: Michael Massey [mailto:MJM@srskansas.org] Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 3:33 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3393] GED Prep in Rural Counties The state agency for which I work administers the TANF program. One of the requirements for teen parents receiving cash assistance is to pursue a high school diploma or GED if they don't already have one. Many of the teen parents we serve in rural counties meet this requirement by participating in GED preparation at small ABE outreach centers sponsored by community colleges that are located in other counties. In order to meet the accountability standards required under the WIA, the community colleges find that the small satellite centers have become unfeasible. They are unable to maintain the flexibility of schedule, intensity and duration for substantial learning gains and necessary support services expected of grantees. They are therefore opting for fewer sites with more intensive services. Unfortunately, geographical distance is a significant barrier for many of our teen parents. I'm wondering if this is a problem in other states and what strategies are being pursued to meet the needs of recipients in rural communities. Thanks. Michael Massey Economic and Employment Support Division 681-West, Docking State Office Building 915 Harrison Topeka, KS 66612 Phone (785) 296-5162 FAX: (785) 296-0146 MJM@srskansas.org
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