State Supported Platforms
To identify and filter platforms which are responsive to the needs of specific students or student groups, select options from the lists below and then select "apply." You can select options from one or more of the lists.
Edmentum
- Proxy Hours Equivalent/Criteria for Awarding Proxy Hours: Clocktime, as per timeout setting provided by publisher; multiply the amount of clocktime recorded by 1.25, to account for teacher coordination with learner, and round to nearest quarter hour.
- Proxy Hour Documentation: Learner Daily Usage report. Use the times under the column, Total Time on Activities In Assignment, (not Total Time Logged In). Please watch this screencast showing how to run the report and use the Proxy Hour Formula spreadsheet.
- Prerequisites: Varies by content. Most suitable for high and/or high-intermediate ELLs and all L1 (US born) learners. For ELLs, CASAS Reading 221+ recommended, but not required.
- Web-based: Yes.
- Available on tablets/smart phones: It can run in mobile browsers, but limited activities can be accessed by learners. There is no dedicated app.
- Access: Included in state purchasing contract.
- Superuser: Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt
- Resources
- Just getting started? To request a new Edmentum site & Program Administrator account under the MNABE license, please complete this brief online form.
- Proxy Hour Formula Excel Worksheet for time on task plaforms
- Edmentum guide for new learners
- Custom Course Builder updates video and info 11/2/20
- Edmentum updates webinar recording (Custom course builder and Exact Path) 12/20/20
- Support contacts (detailed document)
- Customer support can answer most questions: Call the main Edmentum line 800.447.5286, then dial 9 (for customer support), dial 1 (for Edmentum), then dial 3 (to choose program help); or email Support@edmentum.com
- Help/Support site: https://support.edmentum.com
- For questions customer service cannot answer, contact Amy Dawson via email, or phone 214.294.9589
- Edmentum New Student Orientation Video (6 minute screencast)
- New Minnesota Custom Courses for Levels A,B, and C (course name, content area, and CCRS level)
- Alignment of new Minnesota Custom Courses with CCRS Levels A, B. and C
- "Skills" - Lower level custom courses
- 2/1/19 - New TABE Flash-Free Activities/content in Edmentum - Watch this screencast for more information!
- How to search the Edmentum course catalog for content (screencast)
- Edmentum Tip: Apply Past Progress - Watch this how-to screencast for more information!
- Edmentum Youtube Channel (videos)
CASAS Score:
221-235, 236-245, Greater than 246
TABE Score:
511-546, 547-583, 584-630, 631-800
Cost:
State pays for licenses
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EdReady
- EdReady is a math and English readiness system that employs a low-stakes knowledge inventory to personalize a learner’s path to subject mastery within the context of a specific goal.
- To request an Ed Ready teacher account, click here.
- Ed Ready new teacher training webinar recording
- Ed Ready new teacher training slides
- Proxy hour equivalent: Clocktime, per timeout setting provided by publisher; multiply the amount of clocktime recorded by1.25, and round to nearest quarter hour for entry in SID. You can include/count time spent on testing/assessment and time spend studying.
- Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent/Proxy Hour Documentation: Report from data management system.
- Prerequisites: Advanced ELL or any ABE or L1 learner
- Online: Yes
- Available on tablets/smart phones: Yes
- Superuser: Adam Kieffer
Access:
Web-based, tablets/smart phones
Cost:
Paid by State
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Literacy Minnesota Courses for Adults (formerly Learner Web)
- Brief description: These courses provide a learning support system for adults who want to accomplish specific learning objectives such as preparing for a job.
- Proxy Hour Equivalent: Varies by course and unit within the course. Units within courses should have proxy hour totals in the heading of units. Courses include Child Development; CNA Preparation; Manufacturing; and Medical Terminology.
- Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Number of completed units.
- Proxy Hour Documentation: Pull the Activity Completion report from the course administration menu (click on the gear icon, top right of screen), click on the Activity Completion report. Click on Seperate Groups and select your program name. Scroll down and click on Download in Excel compatible format (.csv). Open the Excel doc and and review for completed quizzes. You must download the report as a spreadsheet to view quiz completion dates. Here's a 6 minute screencast showing you how to download the report and calculate hours.
- Prerequisite: Varies by plan.
- Web-based: Yes
- Available on tablets/smart phones: Yes (some web resources embedded in learning plans may not work on these devices, however)
- Access:
- Go to the Literacy Minnesota online training site homepage: https://literacymn.crhosts.cloud/ and sign up for an account, if you don’t already have one.
- If you are not an teacher in the course, contact Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt at the DL Support Desk email (support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com) with the following information:
- Your name and email address
- Your ABE program name, as you would like it listed in the user groups
- Which of the four course(s) (listed above) you are requesting access for
3. Susan will set enroll you as an instructor in the course(s) and contact you with information about how to enroll your students
Access:
Web-based, tablets/smart phones
Cost:
None
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Moby Max
- Brief Summary: MobyMax is an online program designed for K-8 schools to offer differentiated learning and fill gaps in student knowledge. It provides beginning literacy instruction for Pre-Beginning and Beginning ESL learners.
- Request an account on our statewide virtual school license for MobyMax.
- Proxy Hours Equivalent/Criteria for Awarding Proxy Hours: Clocktime, as per timeout setting provided by publisher; multiply the amount of clocktime recorded by 1.25, to account for teacher coordination with learner, and round to nearest quarter hour.
- Proxy Hour Documentation: the Work Time report, which can be found on the Day Tally tab of the Time Summary section of the teacher site. Click the “Print” button for downloadable options (PDF or spreadsheet). The Proxy Hour Award Formula spreadsheet can be used to calculate the additional .25 time per hour.
- Prerequisites: Appropriate for all levels of ESL literacy (CASAS 153+). The curriculum ends with 8th grade content, so would not be appropriate for GED preparation or adult diploma programs. It may be appropriate for basic skills/pre-GED students
- Web-based: Yes.
- Available on tablets/smart phones: Yes (not as a separate app, but the website is mobile-friendly.)
- Resources: Easy-to-use teacher documentation is available within the teacher site.
- How to run reports screencast for DL proxy hours reporting
- How to see, add, remove a student's Principal teacher and other teachers that student is shared with in MM
- Moby Max Webinar recording from 2/6/20
- Moby Max for Distance Learning Webinar recording from 5/720 and slides.
- Moby Max Login Guide for Learners (download and edit for your program/learners)
- Advanced Tutorial video
- Choosing curriculum screencast
- Assigning Content and Sequencing (download for your staff)
- MM FAQ for Teachers
- Moby Max Vimeo Channel
CASAS Score:
Less than 200, 201-210, 211-220, 221-235, 236-245, Greater than 246
Access:
Web-based, tablets/smart phones
Cost:
Free and paid Pro versions.
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Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment
Description:
- Twelve online assessments are available to assess basic digital literacy skills in the following areas: Basic Computer Use, Internet, Windows Operating System, Mac OS, Email, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Information Literacy, Your Digital Footprint, and Career Search.
- Northstar Online Learning (NSOL) provides self-directed instruction and review for Computer Basics, Internet Basics, and Career Search. Microsoft Word and Email will be released in early fall 2020.
- Comprehensive classroom curricula for most modules.
- Proxy Hour Equivalent: Seat time should be used when administering assessments in person or at a distance (distance proctoring is available due to COVID 19 - information on how to do this is available in test location admin panels). Time-on-Task proxy hours should be used with independent student learning done on NSOL, adding .25 hours per hour of seat time. Detailed reports are available for NSOL activity completed by learners.
- Prerequisites: None (assessments are designed for students levels 3-4 and above).
- Proxy Hour Documentation: Copy of reports generated from platform.
- Web-based: Yes.
- Available on tablets/smart phones: Can be accessed but is not fully functional.
- Access: Included in state purchasing contract for Minnesota ABE programs. Others should check website for pricing.
- Superuser: support@digitalliteracyassessment.org
- Setting up accounts and providing training: support@digitalliteracyassessment.org
- Resources: Video: Overview and How to Use Northstar
- Northstar Curriculm webinar recording (9/27/19)
CASAS Score:
211-220, 221-235, 236-245, Greater than 246
TABE Score:
511-546, 547-583, 584-630, 631-800
Access:
digitalliteracyassessment.org
Cost:
Varies
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