tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349468976448373414.post1723880402462868142..comments2023-10-15T10:56:00.569-04:00Comments on Distance Education Skill Share: Down with Waiting Lists and Summer BreakJason Guardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02393926826589965899noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349468976448373414.post-34534387139458572882012-06-05T15:32:48.144-04:002012-06-05T15:32:48.144-04:00Rockstar: Thanks for illustrating the gray area in...Rockstar: Thanks for illustrating the gray area in all of this. I'm sure you're not the only 12 month program out there. But, I'm also sure that you're not the only program whose hands are tied by the limitation of narrowly defined reportable hours (proxy hours, using OVAE's term). This is probably a topic for another blog post, but those lists of "approved programs" that some states have adopted often serve as barriers to local/regional distance education efforts. <br /><br />Innovative approaches to adult ed generally start small and decentralized. State governments need to make it a priority to keep pace with the latest technologies that will help adult ed take off in new directions. And that's my vote for healthy competition, not simply a plug for GED Academy (though, I'm definitely excited to help you implement it in NY).Jason Guardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393926826589965899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1349468976448373414.post-55843357946096080832012-06-05T12:26:29.345-04:002012-06-05T12:26:29.345-04:00My program is one that operates 12 months, but as ...My program is one that operates 12 months, but as demand increases, limited funds keep me from increasing capacity. Therefore, at any given time I have between a 3-6 mos. wait for ABE/GED. I would love to provide something like GED Academiy to students who are waiting. Problem is I can't report them therefore I cannot designate staff hours to support them. While distance education is designed to be self-supporting, I have found students need some guidance in the beginning. Granted, these may be issues directly related to NY and our funding parameters. I've got an idea about using GED academy as an open lab concept for students on waiting lists and staffing possibly with volunteers or an "aide." If i'm not pulling down funds, I can get away with not having an instructor. This is all still floating in my brain, and once I have some idea about FY13 funds I can make some plans- so we'll talk. Oh- the blog. I like it. I think it has the potential to get people sharing and come up with some great, innovative ideas. And your crazy cute kid doesn't hurt!adultedrockstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17495537076718624652noreply@blogger.com