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1. Introduction to GED Connection
2. "Now Playing"
3. Reviewing the Website and the Workbook
4. Reflection and Discussion
5. Now What?
6. Roadblocks to Implementation
7. Collaborative Activity - Creating a Sample Lesson
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GED Connection Training Module

5. Now What?

At this point in the day, participants should have a clearer sense of the GED Connection's resources. They may not, however, have any idea how to approach integrating the videos, website, and workbooks into their practice.

Initiate a large group discussion around the following questions and take notes on a flipchart. Have participants describe their learners (in "bullet points") before answering these questions.

  • If you were going to use the GED Connection with your students this week, how would you start?
  • What would you introduce first and why? (Explain your chosen topic, medium, etc.)
  • How does this approach support your students' needs?

Once 4-5 people have volunteered their approaches, invite the group to discuss trends or differences in participants' ideas. Through discussion, help participants make connections between students' needs and initial integration decisions.