Return-Path: <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id f9MLJE024044; Mon, 22 Oct 2001 17:19:14 -0400 (EDT) Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 17:19:14 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <Pine.A32.3.96.1011022164203.29903F-100000@acad.umm.maine.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Bonnie Fortini <bfortini@acad.umm.maine.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:1858] Re: What does a transparent approach mean? X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Status: O Content-Length: 1600 Lines: 28 I've encountered the word "transparent" before, back in the days when computers were becoming more available and were impacting the educational system. At that time computers and computer technology were predicted to become transparent technology which meant that rather than "clear" or "lacking substance" the technology would be second nature to and for the learner. It would be a tool to be used to access or manipulate course content. It would not exist in and of itself. In effect, the computers we use would "disappear" by not being a barrier or something the students have to conquer to get to the learning. I'd like to think that that is what "transparent" will mean with EFF. Not insubstantial, and not immediately and completely understood by all, but a useful, approachable tool to use in a myriad of settings (curriculum development, goal setting, instructional methodology, program/personnel review, accountability, evaluation...). As with computers it will take different people different ways and amounts of time to reach the point where they can use EFF "transparently" and effectively. But, unlike computers, EFF can work on all platforms (roles, agencies, etc.) and won't require expensive upgrades! That's not to say there are no bugs in EFF, it is and will continue to be a work in progress which means we can work out the bugs as we go. What is exciting about EFF is that we can use EFF to work out those bugs which only makes for greater effectiveness and validity, at least from this practitioner's standpoint. Bonnie Fortini Machias Adult & Community Education
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