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It's been really difficult finding EL instructors for PM courses because of burn out at their day jobs.

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Retention has been difficult regarding our students.

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It’s difficult getting students to participate due to no internet in rural areas.

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Learner engagement has been an issue since many of my students have kids at home, and do not have enough resources or support to find themself the space they need to focus. :(

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More digital materials that engage students  

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More digital materials that engage students  

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I need more digital worksheets and interactive videos that give immediate feedback for students as well as more student-centered activities I can do over Zoom. I feel like things have gone ok with WhatsApp and Google classroom, but I know it could be better!

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Orientation is VERY time consuming when basic digital skills are included so that students can access classes remotely and use some digital platforms as resource material.

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Orientation is VERY time consuming when basic digital skills are included so that students can access classes remotely and use some digital platforms as resource material.

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Screening is harder when students don’t have technology access.

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Students are able to join throughout our instructional quarter, but latecomers often struggle with the class platform and routines, especially beginner ELs.

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State uses CASAS but most programs have used the paper/pencil version. Difficult to move to remote testing. 

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State uses CASAS but most programs have used the paper/pencil version. Difficult to move to remote testing. 

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Online orientation has been more challenging than face to face. We have adopted a blended approach.  We deliver the CASAS assessments face to face.

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Create engaging instruction without using an excessive amount of your personal time.

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Create engaging instruction without using an excessive amount of your personal time.

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Embedded with a State College has limited us with respect to marketing and recruitment initiatives because of the processes and committees that review such things.

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Embedded with a State College has limited us with respect to marketing and recruitment initiatives because of the processes and committees that review such things.

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Recruitment is much more effective if in person.  We typically would attend meetings to present our program and/or talk in person to interested potential students. Face to face recruitment is more effective and provides more opportunities for contacts. Virtual recruitment has been very challenging.

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Housing costs have far outstripped wages in our rural area. Students are so busy working that education and advancement becomes intangible.

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I have students who struggle to keep track of their assignments, despite continuous assistance and feedback.

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Numbers of students interested in our ESL program are up this quarter, but recruitment has been difficult; students have been hesitant because of the technology and  because of needing to support their children at home

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Numbers of students interested in our ESL program are up this quarter, but recruitment has been difficult; students have been hesitant because of the technology and  because of needing to support their children at home

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Remote CASAS testing has been a challenge for some Districts due to WiFi connections and tech ability

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Remote CASAS testing has been a challenge for some Districts due to WiFi connections and tech ability

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For ABE/ASE students online recruitment has had better results but not for English learners.

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For ABE/ASE students online recruitment has had better results but not for English learners.

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Students don’t have the right device to be able to do e-tests.

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Teachers are often as overwhelmed by the technology as students can be. 

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Teachers are often as overwhelmed by the technology as students can be. 

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Students still have difficulty uses multiple tools while on an online session. 

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Students still have difficulty uses multiple tools while on an online session. 

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Students are having a difficult time scheduling their GED tests. There's no open locations

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Limited numbers of face-to-face screening sessions; we haven't done screening remotely

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Limited numbers of face-to-face screening sessions; we haven't done screening remotely

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Student device is a phone--not a laptop or desktop computer.

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Student device is a phone--not a laptop or desktop computer.

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Peer review for writing assignments has been a challenge.

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ELL/ESL students struggle with Screening due to Language barriers

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ELL/ESL students struggle with Screening due to Language barriers

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TABE 11/12 is a barrier.  It's a long test and many programs in our state have moved to CASAS Goals, but again, our transition is stuck in red tape.  

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TABE 11/12 is a barrier.  It's a long test and many programs in our state have moved to CASAS Goals, but again, our transition is stuck in red tape.  

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One room school with single teacher=rushed experience.

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I do orientations for all my students.  I was online prior to COVID, so that transition wasn't a big one for me.  Orientation videos are sent to all students.  It works well as long as students take the time to watch the video. ;-p

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I do orientations for all my students.  I was online prior to COVID, so that transition wasn't a big one for me.  Orientation videos are sent to all students.  It works well as long as students take the time to watch the video. ;-p

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The digital part of orientation was time-consuming when we were face-to-face; now it is exponentially so

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The digital part of orientation was time-consuming when we were face-to-face; now it is exponentially so

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One teacher responsible for all instruction at all levels plus all levels of paperwork.

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Florida has extended its "placement test" waiver to 4/28, but it's been 4 months of on again/off again for mandatory testing.  It has effected our enrollments, but more importantly, it has effected the trust and communication with our current students.  Many will be forcibly withdrawn at the end of this week because of a decision that was made without input from faculty or support staff.

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Florida has extended its "placement test" waiver to 4/28, but it's been 4 months of on again/off again for mandatory testing.  It has effected our enrollments, but more importantly, it has effected the trust and communication with our current students.  Many will be forcibly withdrawn at the end of this week because of a decision that was made without input from faculty or support staff.

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Assessment is harder than the GED at times. TABE.

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The amount of work that I have been doing is double, if not triple, what I used to do when I taught in person - and I consider myself tech-savvy.

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I am doing many instructional videos on YouTube to show students how to use technology and to complete assignments.

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No real "online" alternative for students to TABE.  The costs of ProctorU are on the student, and private rooms are being enforced as a Cat 1 Accommodation at our local Testing Center.  Whether by distance or by choice ( Covid Concerns) we will be losing 30 students this week.  GED Test Online has been WONDERFUL!  Only a few issues, but otherwise, a stellar alternative to in-person testing.  

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No real "online" alternative for students to TABE.  The costs of ProctorU are on the student, and private rooms are being enforced as a Cat 1 Accommodation at our local Testing Center.  Whether by distance or by choice ( Covid Concerns) we will be losing 30 students this week.  GED Test Online has been WONDERFUL!  Only a few issues, but otherwise, a stellar alternative to in-person testing.  