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December 07, 2015
A GED student works on her computer skills

Free Online Resources for Adult Learners

It’s not always easy for adults to make it into the classroom. These online resources are great for adult learners to  practice their computer skills and keep up with their lessons, both in and out of the classroom.   Khan Academy – khanacademy.org Khan Academy is a great website that …
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November 11, 2015

For Many Returning Vets, a GED was Their Next Step

While the GED is now a well-known alternative for those who didn’t finish high school, few people know the origins of the test, and whom it was meant to help when first created. When the United States entered into World War II, many young men felt it was their duty …
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October 12, 2015
Learning disabilities may affect adult learners.

5 Facts About Learning Disabilities

We can’t talk about education without talking about how people learn. Everyone learns a little bit differently, and it’s important to find ways to get every student the information they need in the way they need it — a task that takes time and attention, and can be made more …
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September 28, 2015
A tutor works with a GED student at Seeds of Literacy.

5 Ways to Motivate Adult Learners

For adult learners who are out of the habit of actively learning new things, it can be easy to get discouraged when lessons don’t instantly click. Try these tips with the adults you work with, and watch the spark of motivation carry them through their lessons. 1. Focus on Short-Term …
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September 01, 2015

4 Common Reasons People Drop Out of School

Too often the image of a person who left school is a negative stereotype. It can be easy to pretend to know the story behind a statistic without putting a face to what that looks like in the real world. The reasons people leave are as varied as the people …
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