Websites
- Project IDEAL provides information on many aspects of distance learning.
- AdultEd Online is a free tool to help teachers determine if they have the skills for distance teaching, and to help administrators assess their preparation to implement distance learning.
- OTAN: The Outreach and Technical Assistance Network “provides electronic collaboration and information, and support for instructional technology and distance learning to literacy and adult education providers in California.”
Reports
- Measuring Contact Hours and Educational Progress in Distance Education Programs (PDF)
Project IDEAL - The Power of Technology to Transform Adult Learning - Expanding Access to Adult Education and Workforce Skills through Distance Learning (PDF)
Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy; includes major recommendations to expand the use of technology and distance learning - Investigating the Language and Literacy Skills Required for Independent Online Learning (PDF)
2008 National Institute for Literacy report; examines the minimal level of literacy and language proficiency needed for independent online internet learning. - getting online/The Go Project
Comprehensive report on Canadian online learning