The complete package includes:

• 24 half-hour video programs plus an orientation program
• 4 student workbooks to reinforce lessons learned in the videos
• Teacher's guide with learning objectives and lesson plans
• 24 web-based lessons tied to the video and workbooks
• CD-ROM contains video clips to assist users with slow Internet connections
• Optional online management system for connecting learners to instructors electronically. The system allows instructors to give feedback on a learner's portfolio and provides data for tracking student progress and demographics. It's an excellent tool for the classroom or distance learning.
• Promotional kit including photos, sample press releases and 30-second video spots

Online components of LiteracyLink’s GED Connection

1. GED practice tests

• 1/2 length tests (just like the official practice tests)
• All multiple choice-type questions
• There will be practice tests for each of the 5 content areas
• Scoring will be instantaneous
• Feedback includes explanations of answer choices
• Scoring reports a raw score (right/wrong/not answered)
• Scoring reports by type of question (e.g., comprehension, synthesis) so that learner can know which type needs practice within a given content area
• Score records are saved in learner portfolio.

The GED practice tests may be taken at any time in the learning sequence - as a pre-test, a post-test, or midway - and learners may re-take a practice test as many times as they like (although the re-take score would subsequently replace the previous score in the learner's portfolio).

2. GED learning modules

• Extended, course-like units of instruction (could last for several weeks)
• Can be self-paced and independent, or facilitated by an instructor via the Virtual Classroom
• One learning module will be available for each of the 5 content areas
• Open-ended questions are designed for extended response and cumulative skill/knowledge development
• Responses to open-ended questions are saved to learner portfolio
• Incorporation of GED video for instructional reference and enhancement where applicable.

3. 40 GED Internet Activities

• Instructional activities based on external websites ("destination sites")
• Shorter, skill-focused activities provide practice in both GED content and in GED test-taking format by posing 4 to 5 GED-like, multiple choice items per activity
• Responses to GED multiple-choice items are saved to learner portfolio.

The instructional design for every module is built with writing skill development in mind, in addition to content knowledge development.