Using LearningHUB

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Using Plato

What You Need to Know

Plato has been a resource for classroom literacy programs for several years. PLATO has a number of lessons that deal with more basic skills in math, reading and writing. More advanced lessons are outlined by a number of National Occupation Codes (NOC) and packaged lessons dealing with Essential Skills required for each code are available. This is an extremely valuable tool for learners with employment related goals.

Separate courses can be taken such as:

Writing in the Workplace
Life and Job Skills
Business Basics
Employment Key Technologies and Emerging Alternatives
Job Skills for the Real World

Video - Plato Demo

Using Moodle

What You Need to Know

Moodle is a course website where learners can log into online courses and complete assigned course work at their own pace. A LearningHUB practitioner monitors learner progress, provides support and feedback, and assesses learner's work online. Most online courses offer a variety of activities that include videos, quizzes, webpage links, journal writing/opinion pages, etc. that enhance the learning experience for learners.After you sign up for a course on Moodle your LearningHUB Practitioner will send you login instructions for your course.

Short Courses do not have specific start and end dates, however, learners are expected to complete their course by the deadline agreed upon with their Independent Study Practitioner.

All course modules are available at the beginning of the course and learners are expected to complete a minimum of one module each week and/or work online an average of 3-5 hours per week showing measurable progress.

Each course has an introduction module, 5 course modules, and a conclusion module. It is important that learners complete all the required work in their course.

Certificates of Completion are awarded to learners who complete all the course requirements. Following course completion, certificates are sent by email from your Independent Study Practitioner.

Video - Moodle Demo

Using LearnScape

What You Need to Know

If you have signed up for Independent Study and your LearningHUB Practitioner recommends you work on LearnScape, an account will be created for you and login instructions will be sent to you by email. Your LearningHUB Practitioner will be in touch with you regularly to support you through your online upgrading using LearnScape.

LearnScape offers a variety of learning modules including: Reading, Writing, Math, Canadian Social Studies, Science, Pre-GED assessments, Life Skills and Essential Skills. LearningHUB practitioners assign lessons for the learner to complete at his/her own pace. LearningHUB practitioners are able to review and track their learner's progress as they complete the assigned course work. LearnScape also provides packaged courses based on the learner's job specific goal.

Video - LearnScape Demo

Using Adobe Connect

What You Need to Know

Live Classes are offered on a program called Adobe Connect. Adobe Connect transforms the traditional classroom into a "real time" online delivery format. Adobe Connect is a virtual meeting space for learners and LearningHUB practitioners to learn and teach online, in the comfort of their own home, or in a public computer lab. Adobe Connect is a powerful conferencing tool that uses visual slides, audio, and video technology to host Live Classes. You can even mark up a whiteboard to share your ideas with the class! A microphone and speakers (or headset) are required to participate in Live Classes on Adobe Connect.

Attending a Live Class

Before signing into your Live Class, make sure you have your username and password available. You will also need a headset and/or speakers with microphone. (A microphone is required if you wish to participate with live audio.) It is recommended you log into your Live Class 15 minutes early to complete the audio wizard and be ready for class to start at the scheduled time.

Video - Adobe Connect Demo