Session Description: This webinar provided tips and tricks for using GED Prep Connect and GED Manager.
HiSET Program Overview for Georgia Adult Education Programs Webinar – September 16, 2020
Session Description: This webinar provided a range of information programs are to know to assist with offering the HiSET as a test option. An emphasis was placed on the familiarity with the HiSET Test at a Glance (TAAG) document for use to gain a greater understanding with testing details (e.g. question format, duration of tests, content categories, number of questions, etc.). The presenters also focused on the many HiSET instructor and test taker support material that are available on the HiSET website. This included items such as the HiSET Quick Reference Guide, HiSET Road Map for Instructors, HiSET Study Companion, HiSET Test Takers Bulletin, and accommodations that are available.
HiSET Official Online Practice Test – September 17, 2020
Session Description: This webinar provided an overview and walkthrough of the HiSET official online practice tests. This one-hour tutorial session was provided to include details about acquiring testing codes, signing up students for the practice tests, preparing students for testing, and interpreting practice test results.
HiSET Mathematics Content and Considerations for Instruction – September 22, 2020
Session Description: This webinar provided an overview of the math test with regard to key focus areas for instructional planning considerations and student math education. One area of importance was an emphasis on understanding how HiSET incorporates Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) within the mathematics test. Another area of emphasis was placed on HiSET’s recommended approach to mathematics instruction using the “Access, Voice, Action, Bridging” teaching methodology. Examples of the use of the mathematics teaching approach were provided.
HiSET Reading Content and Considerations for Instruction – September 23, 2020
Session Description: This webinar provided an overview of the reading test with regard to key focus areas for instructional planning considerations and student reading education. One area of importance was an emphasis on understanding how HiSET incorporates Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) within the reading test. Another area of emphasis was placed on HiSET’s recommended approach to reading instruction using the “Access, Voice, Action, Bridging” teaching methodology. Examples of the use of the reading teaching approach were provided.
HiSET Writing Content and Considerations for Instruction – September 24, 2020
Session Description: This webinar provided an overview of the writing test with regard to key focus areas for instructional planning considerations and student writing education. One area of importance was an emphasis on understanding how HiSET incorporates Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) within the writing test. Another area of emphasis was placed on HiSET’s recommended approach to writing instruction using the “Access, Voice, Action, Bridging” teaching methodology. Examples of the use of the writing teaching approach were provided.
- Introduction to Open Educational Resources (9/17/20) Presentation │ Recording
- Identifying Open Educational Resources (10/14/20) Presentation │ Recording
- Blackboard: Lessons Learned (11/17/20) Presentation │ Recording
Part 1 – Classroom Resource Alignment Workshop
Part 2 – Classroom Activities and Instructional Assessments
Part 3: Sustainability – Instructional Planning, Delivery and Leadership Support
Standards-Based Instruction Train-the-Trainer Program
Georgia Adult Education Curriculum Framework
Simultaneous Instruction Strategies: The Art of Facilitating Quality Learning Experiences with Concurrent Face-to-Face and Virtual Students (July 27, 2021)