Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id f0EGeg906473; Sun, 14 Jan 2001 11:40:42 -0500 (EST) Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 11:40:42 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <sa618e17.002@jsi.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Barbara Garner" <Barbara_Garner@jsi.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:5419] New Focus on Basics available X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise 5.2 Status: O Content-Length: 2588 Lines: 73 Focus on Basics Volume 4,C, TECHNOLOGY is now available on the NCSALL web site, http://gseweb.harvard.edu/~ncsall Subscriptions will be sent out next week. Articles include: "Teaching ESOL Using Word Processing: A Communicative Approach" by Steve Quann & Diana Satin, who share their experiences developing curricula and methods for teaching computer use as they teach ESOL. "Across the Great Divide" is by Jeri Levesque, who examines the status of technology instruction in a Midwestern state. "Learning with Computers: The Theory Behind the Practice," by Jennifer Cromley, provides an overview of the theory of computer assisted instruction and some tips on how to ensure that technology is used well in the classroom. "Technological Attraction" by Ralph Silva & Walter Wallace takes us to Vermont, where enrollment surged as instruction in computer use was added to Vermont Adult Learning's offerings. "Low Tech: Calculators, Videos, and The Abacus" is a conversation with G. Andrew Page about his experiences teaching learners to use calculators in a GED math class. In "Building a Web Site in an ABE Class" Maura Donnelly writes about how she supported her class to build a web site and what happened when they did. "Choosing and Using Web Sites for Literacy Instruction: Evaluation Resources and Strategies," by Emily Hacker, provides guidance for teachers who want to incorporate the web into their classes but don't know how to choose sites. "Professional Development and Technology" is a conversation with Ron Stammen, who has found that staff need on-going support to successfully implement what they have learned about technology in professional development activities. In "Solving Problems with Computer-Assisted Instruction at the East Texas Literacy Council" by Kelley Snowden, we learn how one program used technology to solve scheduling problems, and found ancillary benefits along the way. In "Technology-Based Projects and Resources for Adult Basic Education," Janet Smith describes and provides contact information for 13 different projects and resources that ABE teachers might want to take advantage of. ****************************** Barbara Garner phone (617) 482-9485 World Education fax (617) 482-0617 44 Farnsworth Street e-mail bgarner@worlded.org Boston, MA 02210-1211 ****************************** Barbara Garner phone (617) 482-9485 World Education fax (617) 482-0617 44 Farnsworth Street e-mail bgarner@worlded.org Boston, MA 02210-1211
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