January 2008 Archive

GED® On Demand featured in KET's Adult Learning Quarterly (January 11, 2008)

The January 2008 issue of Kentucky Educational Television's (KET) Adult Learning Quarterly features an article on the uses of Video on Demand and streaming technologies in the field of adult education. The article includes comments by the VALRC's Instructional Technology Specialist, Richard Sebastian, and makes extensive mention of Virginia's GED On Demand and streaming video projects.

To download the pdf file of this issue of the ALQ, click on the link below: ALQ_Jan08.pdf

GED Connection and eLearn Va Workshop in Winchester (January 2, 2008)

Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education
156 Dowell J. Circle
Winchester, VA 22602

Date: January 26, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration Deadline: January 23, 2008

Audience: GED teachers and tutors

GED Connection is a multimedia instructional program that combines workbooks, videos, and online activities. The online management system allows teachers to monitor student progress with online activities, and the Teacher's Guide makes planning a cinch. In this workshop, participants will explore the use of all components in creating GED lessons in classroom and distance learning environments.

Using GED Connection and a number of other programs, eLearn Va delivers GED, pre-GED, and workplace instruction online to Virginia students. Workshop participants will examine the characteristics of a good online learner, structure of the eLearn Va program, content of the online curricula, and strategies for implementing and supporting distance learning at their programs.

To register, complete the online form found on the VALRC training calendar. (Registration closed)