i-Pathways (GED On-line)
www.i-pathways.org
What is i-Pathways?
- i-Pathways is a blended approach where students work with both the GED and i-Pathways instructor
- Students take assessments and tests with the GED instructor at their local GED site while instruction is on-line with the i-pathways instructor
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i-Pathways Brochure [pdf]
Who are good candidates for i-pathways?
- Learners with logistical needs such as childcare and transportation
- Learners with medical or mental health needs
- Learners with an online or distance learning preference
- Transition learners seeking post-secondary education
- Social service recipients (DHS), dislocated workers, community service users
What skills are needed?
- Self-discipline
- Time management
- Motivation and determination to succeed
- Technological understanding of computers
- Ability to navigate the internet
- Strong reading and math skills
- Effective writing and strong communication skills
What are the technology requirements?
- Students must have daily access to a computer
- Students must have good word processing skills
- Students must be able to easily move around a web site
- Students must be able to read and post notices on a discussion board
- Students should be comfortable participating in chat lines, with other students, and their instructor
- Students must know and follow proper “Netiquette” accepted rules for Internet usage
What are some benefits of i-pathways?
- Flexibility to study at own pace
- No travel to/from class except for assessment and testing
- Support from GED-i instructor as student works through each lesson
- Lessons are interactive
- Links to informative, interesting, and current web sites
What are the fees?
- A class preparation fee of $25.00 is charged once per year per student
- A Dollar General grant will cover the fee until June 30, 2012
- There is a testing fee of $75.00 for the five GED tests ($15 per test)
What are the next steps?
- Students begin by taking a reading and math assessment at their local GED site
- Students need to score 236 or above in reading and math
- If eligible students receive a brochure explaining i-pathways
- Students contact i-Pathways instructor within one week of taking reading and math assessment
Mary R. Schultz
Adult Literacy Coordinator
North Iowa Area Community College
www.niacc.edu/learningsupport/adult_literacy.html
641.422.4176 Office
641.422.4131 Fax
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