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Learner WebLearner WebAn IntroductionAn Introduction



What is the Learner Web?What is the Learner Web?

Web-based learning support systemWeb-based learning support system

Provides structure and assistance toProvides structure and assistance to

improve self-studyimprove self-study Matches learning resources to goals,Matches learning resources to goals,

objectives, needs, and profiles of objectives, needs, and profiles of

learnerslearners



A Learner-Centered WebA Learner-Centered Web



Potential for ChangePotential for Change

“Learner Web has the potential for great changein adult education -- changing roles, changingrules, changing relationships and changingresponsibilities. Building on our existing

strengths -- consortia partners, strong classes,excellent resources -- we can affect a paradigmshift so that the learner manages his/her ownlearning.”

Connie Spinner, Washington D.C. State Education Agency,

ABE & Family Literacy



Bringing Together All the PlayersBringing Together All the Players



What it’s notWhat it’s not

A distance learning program:A distance learning program:Although Learner Web may link intoAlthough Learner Web may link intodistance learning programsdistance learning programs

Self-contained educational software:Self-contained educational software:Learner Web directs learners to existingLearner Web directs learners to existingInternet and real-world resourcesInternet and real-world resources

A mere catalog of resources:A mere catalog of resources:

Learner Web dynamically matchesLearner Web dynamically matchesresources to learning objectivesresources to learning objectives



Who Uses Learner Web?Who Uses Learner Web?

Adults who want to:Adults who want to:– Brush up on basic math, reading and computerBrush up on basic math, reading and computer

skillsskills

– Get a GEDGet a GED– Find or improve employmentFind or improve employment

– Achieve work readiness credentialsAchieve work readiness credentials

– Improve English skillsImprove English skills

– Help their children in schoolHelp their children in school

– Get U.S. CitizenshipGet U.S. Citizenship



Adults Continuing to Learn!Adults Continuing to Learn!



Why Learner Web?Why Learner Web?

Adults are busy—they may not be able toAdults are busy—they may not be able to

come to a regularly scheduled classcome to a regularly scheduled class

Some prefer self-study over the classroomSome prefer self-study over the classroom

Learner Web is flexible, customizable,Learner Web is flexible, customizable,self-paced, and self-directedself-paced, and self-directed

““Better than a book” for self-studyBetter than a book” for self-study



Learners Need HelpLearners Need Help



A Network of Support in LWA Network of Support in LW

Adults need support to persist in self-Adults need support to persist in self-

directed learning activitiesdirected learning activities

Learner Web can offer:Learner Web can offer:

– Blended classroom & self-studyBlended classroom & self-study

programsprograms

facilitated by teachersfacilitated by teachers

– One-to-One tutors (online or face-to-One-to-One tutors (online or face-to-face)face)

– On-the-spot phone HelpersOn-the-spot phone Helpers



How does it Work?How does it Work?

LearnersLearners

– Register at a participating Learning CenterRegister at a participating Learning Center

– Choose a GoalChoose a Goal

– Complete a series of steps to reach GoalComplete a series of steps to reach Goal

Steps may require teacher, tutor, or helperSteps may require teacher, tutor, or helper

interaction to be marked “complete”interaction to be marked “complete”

Learners may receive certificate or credential,Learners may receive certificate or credential,depending on learning Goaldepending on learning Goal



Learner Web also SupportsLearner Web also Supports

Classroom LearningClassroom Learning



Great for Educators too!Great for Educators too!

Collaborative curriculum development byCollaborative curriculum development by

partners around the nationpartners around the nation

Flexible implementationFlexible implementation

Wealth of screened and vetted resourcesWealth of screened and vetted resources Built-in assessments document learners’Built-in assessments document learners’

progressprogress

Reimbursement for time learners spendReimbursement for time learners spendonlineonline



R U Ready to Learn?R U Ready to Learn?

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