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 g9FKgdX06568; Tue, 15 Oct 2002 16:42:39 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 16:42:39 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <5DCA49BDD2B0D41186CE00508B6BEBD00B7255ED@wdcrobexc01.ed.gov> 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: "Spacone, Ronna (Contractor)" <Ronna.Spacone@ed.gov> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:2240] New issue of the Change Agent X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2655.55) Status: O Content-Length: 2593 Lines: 67 Cross-posted from the October 11th NIFL-Technology List... Folks, I just received a notice about a new issue of the Change Agent, which is published by the New England Literacy Resource Center here at World Education. This gives me an opportunity to remind this list that the Change Agent Web site, which is updated with every new issues, is a nice online resource for teachers interested in social justice issues, community life, and civic participation. http://www.nelrc.org/changeagent/ A few lessons based on previous issues are posted on the site, and you can also download PDF files of back issues. http://www.nelrc.org/changeagent/classroom.htm> http://www.nelrc.org/changeagent/backIssues.htm> There's also a call for articles for the _next_ issue, which will focused on "Language and Power" -- "the ways in which we speak, read, and write (what languages we speak, how we use and understand words, how others speak to us, etc.) can include certain people but leave others out." http://www.nelrc.org/changeagent/callforarticles.htm> Here is more info about the latest issue (for more info contact Angela Orlando at aorlando@worlded.org): The Change Agent announces the publication of an issue on Creativity and Change This 24-page educational newspaper provides information and classroom activities on social justice issues, community life and civic participation. In our Creativity and Change issue you can: - Read about adult learners who went from viewers to exhibitors at a local art gallery - Learn how to make provocative zipper sculptures with your students as a tool for critical reflection - Try out activities that unleash humor and creativity in the classroom - Use a reading about how people have used quilting to organize and speak their mind Over 30 articles and activities link adult education to topics like creative teaching, visual arts, theater, mask-making, music, film, folk art and others. Change Agent topics are explored through of a variety of writing styles, graphics and classroom tools that provide many entry points for learners at different levels. You¹ll also find print, video and web resources for further exploration of the topic. Each Change Agent issue hones in on a different topic that is relevant to adult learners¹ lives. The Change Agent is designed for use in intermediate-level ESOL, ABE, GED and adult diploma classes. To read the PDF web version and to subscribe go to http://www.nelrc.org/changeagent. Two issues per year for $7. Jeff Jeff Carter World Education Boston, MA (617) 482-9485 e-mail: jcarter@worlded.org
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