Distance Learning: Implications for Practice

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Supporting ABE Learners Studying at a Distance: Lessons from Project IDEAL States
Jerome Johnston, Director
Project IDEAL Support Center
Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan

Implications for Practice

  • Identify criteria for most successful DL student
  • Identify existing resources for modify for DL
  • How critically assess resources for DL
  • How do we develop variety of delivery systems
  • Professional development for DL practitioners
  • Creation of varieties of assessment tools
  • Serving those with limited access
  • Leads to staff specialization- some teachers mostly or only do DL
  • DL might not be for everyone- screening for a critical pool
  • A good option for learners life circumstances
  • Reimburse teachers for training
  • Offer it to “stopping out” students, not for new recruits
  • Professional development for instructors
  • Intake (assessment, placement for students)
  • Structure of class needs to be outlined
  • Need better ways to prepare students to be online or distance learners both pre DL students and students enrolled in class
  • Need good assessments to determine who is right for DL
  • Orientation is very important-provide sample experience
  • Biggest challenge may be retaining students – DL is one component, classroom is needed too
  • How do you determine if a student is at the right level and has the right profile?
  • Roles should be defined clearly. Teacher is a facilitator
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