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Adult Basic Education Online: A 21st Century Educational Tool

Adult Basic Education Online: A 21st Century Educational Tool . Lone Star College System Adult Education Program for COABE 2013. Presentation Objectives:. The goal of this panel discussion is to demonstrate that distance learning is a method for meeting each of the four COABE inquiry areas:

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Adult Basic Education Online: A 21st Century Educational Tool

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  1. Adult Basic Education Online: A 21st Century Educational Tool

    Lone Star College System Adult Education Program for COABE 2013
  2. Presentation Objectives: The goal of this panel discussion is to demonstrate that distance learning is a method for meeting each of the four COABE inquiry areas: Understand how distance learning prepares students for the workforce and global economy Demonstrate how distance learning can be an asset in the 21st century classroom Emphasize how distance learning can help adult learners meet both workforce and social needs Provide evidence on how distance learning has positively impact the Lone Star College System Adult Education Program
  3. Welcome to Lone Star College System Adult Education Program! 2010 -2011 Program Year Pilot 1 DL Instructor 701 ABE/ASE students enrolled 126 DL enrolled 71 GED’s obtained, 21 were DL students
  4. Welcome to Lone Star College System Adult Education Program! 2011-2012 Program Year 3 DL Instructors 496 ABE/ASE enrolled 235 DL enrolled 34 GED’s obtained, 7 were DL students
  5. Welcome to Lone Star College System Adult Education Program! 2012-2013 Program Year 3 DL Instructors 503 ABE/ASE enrolled 216 DL 17 GED’s obtained, 2 were DL students
  6. Lone Star College Adult Education Coordinators & Instructors Meet Our Panelists
  7. What is the role of the workforce education system in a global economy and what role should adult education play in that system? How does Distance Learning Prepare Students for the Workforce?
  8. What is the role of the workforce education system in a global economy and what role should adult education play in that system? Students are different – TABE levels, learning styles, work schedules, childcare needs One size does not fit all – we can not teach them all the same A lecture / chalkboard approach will not produce the results we desire with tech savvy students
  9. What is the role of the workforce education system in a global economy and what role should adult education play in that system? If we keep doing what we’ve been doing, we will get the same results – INSANITY Distance Learning can help bring our programs into the 21st century
  10. What is the role of the workforce education system in a global economy and what role should adult education play in that system? By nature GED students want to be in class as brief as possible They have barriers that prevent them from attending a traditional face to face class Job schedule not flexible Single parent Lack of transportation or child care Distance Learning helps remove these barriers
  11. What is the role of the workforce education system in a global economy and what role should adult education play in that system? By providing DL students can see themselves obtain their GED, and enter college / workforce A poll of students showed that the majority enter our program to have better job opportunities DL is a bridge that can help
  12. What is the role of the workforce education system in a global economy and what role should adult education play in that system? Distance Learning (DL) enables students to prepare for the GED Test more rapidly causing them to enter the workforce sooner than if in traditional classes Incorporates real-life situations into interactive learning that teaches academics and job skills DL helps students set realistic goals (short and long term) and to see steps needed to transition from AE into workforce
  13. What is the role of the workforce education system in a global economy and what role should adult education play in that system? DL makes students more marketable in the workforce – PC skills DL students have great soft skills that employers seek: Self-regulation– able to overcome distractions and stay focused Social skill – managing in person and online relationships with students and teachers to move towards obtaining GED and entering the workforce Motivation– driven to achieve
  14. What is the role of the workforce education system in a global economy and what role should adult education play in that system? DL helps students be confident to compete in the workforce because they are able to take ownership of their learning and see tangible results They enter the workforce knowing the odds are not against them because they have a GED They have experience succeeding at something when others have gave up on them which causes them to know they will succeed in the workforce
  15. What is the role of the workforce education system in a global economy and what role should adult education play in that system? Success Story Anthony – Self employed barber, 4 children…aspiring doctor! Former face to face now DL only – progress test results all ASE levels…GED ready!
  16. How do we balance the increasing emphasis on workforce development with the varying educational/social needs of adult students? U.S. Departments of Labor and Education Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) 2000 Report – SCANS’ 5 Competencies:
  17. Social & Educational Needs of Adult Learners
  18. Do we want to insert a break at this point to give audience time to ask questions regarding Marchion & Crystal’s presentation? Questions?
  19. To meet 21st century demands what should take place in the 21st century adult education classroom and why? We live in a world and economy driven by knowledge and innovation.
  20. Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century Adult Learner MIRROR, MIRROR IN MY HAND, TELL ME PLEASE, IF YOU CAN, HOW WILL ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES APPEAR BEFORE THE 21ST CENTURY IS NEAR?
  21. VIDEO https://www.dropbox.com/s/dbamd8pyavvcj4c/IMG_0999.mov
  22. How does the Face-to-Face Class look?
  23. But the Online Class provides…
  24. What does an adult education system built for student learning look like and why? The purpose of this portion of the presentation is to provide a hands-on demonstration of how a distance learning course can provide personalized instruction based on the concepts of pre-assessment, guided instruction, practice, and post-assessment. Merriam (2010) stated “the internet is an important learning resource” (p. 127). The web-based course involved in this demonstration is being used as a learning resource for ABE/GED/ESL students at Lone Star College. The demonstration will focus on the four concepts mentioned above: pre-assessment, guided instruction, practice, and post-assessment.
  25. http://lonestar.azteclearning.com
  26. Example: Fraction Module Screenshot
  27. Research-Based Conclusions Adult learners are interested in learning what they need to know (Merriam, 2010). By pre-testing the student, we are able to determine what they need to learn. The guided instruction activity provides the learner with step-by-step instructions which enables the student to learn the concept “they need to know”. Adult learners prefer meaningful instruction that meets their individual academic needs (Merriam, 2010, p. 127). The practice assignment allows the student to demonstrate what they have learned. Practicing an instructional lesson in an engaging manner is relative to the how adults learn (Merriam, 2010). The post-assessment allows the instructor to assess what the student has learned and retained. The post-test will determine if the student can move on to the next module or if the student will need more instruction and/or practice.
  28. Distance Learning @ LSC
  29. Do we need to break here for questions from the audience about Sharon and Cynthia’s part?? Questions?
  30. Success and retention rates of distance learning students Insert from Tiffiney and Marchion
  31. Implementing Strategies for a Successful Distance Learning Program Audience Discussion

  32. Adult Basic Education Online: A 21st Century Educational Tool

    Thanks for participating in this panel discussion!
  33. References American Institute of Research (2000). U.S. Departments of Labor and Education Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) 2000 Report. Retrieved from http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/assment/as7scans.htm Dreon, O. (2013). Applying the Seven Principles for Good Practice to the Online Classroom. Faculty Focus e-Newsletter. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/applying-the-seven-principles-for-good-practice-to-the-online-classroom/ Gregory, C. (2013). Who Are You? Putting Faces on Virtual Learners. Faculty Focus e-Newsletter. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/who-are-you-putting-faces-on-virtual-learners/?utm_source=cheetah&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2013.03.04%20-%20Faculty%20Focus%20Update%20TP%20 Merriam, S., Caffarella, R., & Baumgartner, L. (2007). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
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