West Virginia's Adult Distance Education Program
1-800-642-2670

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Teacher Forms and Information

Assessment Result Guidelines for Placement in Advantage GED
Students should assess at an FFL 4 in all areas in order to qualify for the distance education program. Students who assess at levels 1-3 should be encouraged to enroll in the adult basic education program in order to improve their skills.
Computer System Checklist for PLATO (PDF)
This checklist allows the student to check to see if his/her computer meets the system requirements necessary to run PLATO.
Distance Learning Student Time-Log (MSWord)
This time log shows the amount of time that the ABE instructor may input into AEMIS for a assessment/orientation of a distance education student.
Learning Styles Resources
Links for web sites with learning styles inventories

Orientation Check-off Form (MSWord)
This form must be completed and emailed, mailed, or faxed to:
Ellen Killion
RESA III
501 22nd Street
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-7915 (Fax)
ekillion@access.k12.wv.us
PLATO Quick Reference Card (MSWord format)
This document gives a quick overview of how to create groups and classes, create and add students, make assignments, etc.
PLATO User's Guide for Instructors (PDF)
PLATO Student Handbook for Advantage GED Students (PDF)
This handbook is for true distance education students only (those who will be assigned to a Cyber-teacher).
PLATO Student Handbook (for students using PLATO as a supplement to their classroom) - PDF
This handbook should be distributed by Certified Distance Education Instructors to their students who are using PLATO as a supplement to their classroom.
PLATO Keyboard Instructions (PDF)
This needs to be attached to the back of the Student Handbook. These keyboard instructions are necessary when running the Science Fundamentals and Social Studies courseware, which are both DOS-based.
Quick and Easy Reference Guide (PDF)
This is a step-by-step overview of how distance education works in West Virginia. For more detailed information on the Distance Education process, see Section 13 of the WV ABE Instructor Handbook.
Student Commitment Contract (PDF)
The distance education student needs to sign this student contract agreement at orientation.
   
PLATO Trouble-shooting Documents
Procedures for Handling PLATO Technical Issues (MSWord)
How to Download Plug-ins (PDF)
System and Configuration Requirements (PDF)
Trouble-shooting Tips for Home Users (PDF)
Trouble-shooting Tips for Slow Performance (PDF)
   

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Ellen Killion at 1-800-642-2670 or ekillion@access.k12.wv.us.


Home Advantage GED Distance Education Online Registration Student Info Teacher Forms Links
West Virginia Adult Distance Education Program
1-800-642-2670