Approved DL Platforms in Minnesota ABE DL Toolkit

+ Approved DL Platforms in Minnesota ABE DL Toolkit

+ Outline n What is an approved DL platform? n How are DL platforms approved? n How can approved DL platforms be used? n What are the approved DL platforms?

+ What is an approved DL platform? n An approved DL platform is one which has been approved by the State for proxy hours within ABE n Approved platforms correspond to different levels of ABE instruction, from lowlevel literacy and English instruction through GED preparation and career pathways training

+ How are DL platforms approved? n DL platforms are approved by the MDE ABE office, as recommended by the Virtual Task Force n 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 n The Virtual Task Force periodically reviews proxy hours for each platform, and makes any needed adjustments

+ How can approved DL platforms be used? n Approved DL platforms can be used in conjunction with traditional classroom instruction, for work outside the classroom (blended model) n Approved DL platforms can be used as stand-alone means of instruction with ABE learners who are not enrolled in traditional classroom work n Approved DL platforms can be used with approved DL platforms other

+ One caution n Proxy hours can only be claimed for work done on approved DL platforms outside the classroom n This work must be done independently by learners

+ What are the approved DL platforms? n There are currently approximately 15 approved platforms n Approved platforms include a variety of platforms designed to serve ABE learners at different levels

+ There are three types of approved platforms n State supported - paid for at the state level and available free to all MN ABE programs; technical assistance provided at state level n Free – no license required and no cost; technical support not provided at state level n Fee Based – Sites using these must purchase licenses directly from the publisher; sites must make own arrangements for technical support

+ There are Three State-Funded DL Platforms n i-pathways n Skills n Key Tutor Train (formerly GED-i)

+ n Proxy Hour Equivalent: 120 minutes per lesson n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed module, verified by teacher n Proxy Hour Documentation: Go to Student Report Tab, print Lessons Completed; also go to Portfolio tab, take screenshot of any surveys completed. n 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. n Web-based: Yes n Access: Cost paid by Minnesota State ABE.

+ Skills Tutor n Proxy Hours Equivalent: 1. 5 hours per lesson module n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Student achieves 70% or higher on lesson module post-test n Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed posttests, with at least 75% correct n Prerequisites: TABE Reading Score 6. 0 or higher to use independently, blended, or in-class n Web-based: Yes. n Access: Cost paid by individual programs.

+ Key Train n 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). n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Achieving at least 75% on level quizzes. n Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed quizzes, showing at least 75% correct n Prerequisite: 4. 0 TABE reading level is recommended. n Web-based: Yes n Access: There is a cost.

+ Free Platforms n English for All n Mindqwest n National Work Readiness Credential n USA Learns

+ n Proxy Hour Equivalent: 6 hours per unit; total possible 120 proxy contact hours n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed unit, verified by teacher Proxy Hour n Documentation: Through learner account, print screenshot of units completed n Prerequisites: CASAS score of 211 -227 to use this program independently, 201 -210 to use as blended model, 191 -200 to use in-class n Web-based: Yes n Access: No cost

+ n Proxy Hour Equivalent: Varies by module - refer to Mindquest Academy; contact hours - Excel workbook n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: n 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. n Web-based: Yes n Access: Free.

+ National Work Readiness Credential (NWRC) n Proxy Hour Equivalent: 3 hours per module; total time = 18 hours, including test n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed module, verified by teacher Proxy Hour n Documentation: Using teacher portal, print monthly screenshot of 'table view' showing work completed n 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 n Web-based: Yes n Cost: None to use the preparatory materials, for which proxy hours are awarded

+ n Proxy Hour Equivalent: 3 hours/unit for courses 1 and 2; 2 hours/unit for course 3 n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed Unit n Proxy Hour Documentation: Through teachers' portal, print screenshot of topic/units completed, with score Prerequisites: None. n Web-based: Yes n Access: Free.

+ Fee Based n A+dvancer n Apex Learning, Inc. n Crossroads Cafe n Easy ESL n Ellis Academics n Learner Web n Lifetime Library n Novanet n Plato Learning Environment

+ n Proxy Hour Equivalent: 30 minutes per test; 60 minutes per lesson n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed test or lesson, verified by teacher n Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed test/lesson. n Prerequisites: 8. 0 TABE to use this program independently, 7. 0 TABE to use as a blended model or in-class n Web-based: Yes n Access: Cost paid by individual program.

+ n Proxy Hour Equivalent: 1. 5 hrs per lesson. Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: n Attainment of at least 70% correct on unit assessment. n Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed unit assessment. Prerequisites: 6. 0 on TABE D. n Web-based: Yes n Access: Cost ($200) paid by individual program.

+ Crossroads Cafe n Proxy hour equivalent: 5 hours per completion of module/portion, 130 hours maximum. n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Workpackets completed to satisfaction of teacher. n Proxy Hour Documentation: Copy of learner log/proxy hour worksheet n Prerequisites: CASAS reading scores from 220 -235 (ELL levels 4 -6) recommended. n Web-based: No (DVDs, teacher manual, and workbooks needed) n Access: Cost paid by individual program.

+ Easy ESL n Proxy hour equivalent: Units 1 -6: 4 hours per unit; units 712, 8 hours per unit; total possible hours – 72 n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completion of work packet (including quizzes and a final test) to the satisfaction of teacher n Proxy Hour Documentation: n Prerequisites: CASAS reading scores from 153 -220 (ELL levels 0 -6) recommended. n Web-based: Both web-based and on DVDs. n Access: Cost paid by individual program.

+ Ellis Academics n Proxy hour equivalent: 30 minutes per lesson n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed lesson, verified by completing 70 -80% of comprehension questions correctly n Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed comprehension questions, showing at least 70 -80% correct n Prerequisites: 180 CASAS n Web-based: Yes n Access: Cost paid by individual program

+ n Proxy Hour Equivalent: Varies by plan (approved plans are available here). n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Number of completed steps, verified through Learner Web report obtained from regional Administrator. n Proxy Hour Documentation: Learner Web report obtained from regional Administrator. n Prerequisite: Varies by plan. n Web-based: Yes. n Access: Varies by Region

+ n Proxy Hour Equivalent: 90 minutes per completed Chapter for a total of 6 hours per Book n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed chapter, verified by teacher n Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of student completion pages - blue dots indicate student has started lesson, dark green indicate lesson completion n 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 n Web-based: Yes

+ n Proxy Hour Equivalent: 1 hour per completed unit/final unit test. n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Score of 70% or higher on post-test. n Proxy Hour Documentation: Copies of completed lesson post-tests and final unit post-tests. n Prerequisite: TABE 7/8 for high school reading level, TABE 6 for junior high curriculum. n Web-based: Yes.

+ Plato Learning Environment n Proxy Hours Equivalent: 1. 5 hours per lesson module n Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Student achieves 70% or higher on lesson module post-test. Proxy Hour n Documentation: Copies of completed post-tests, with at least 75% correct n Prerequisites: TABE Reading Score 6. 0 or higher to use independently, blended, or in-class n Web-based: Yes. n Access: Cost paid by individual programs.

+ Questions? n See www. mnabe_distancelearning/ n Email thysom@real-time. com

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