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 i3SLnkm22610; Wed, 28 Apr 2004 17:49:46 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 17:49:46 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <4090269D.30301@telus.net> 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: lcurran <lcurran@telus.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10244] RE: web sites for beginners X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=gb18030; format=flowed Status: RO Content-Length: 3118 Lines: 85 Thanks - I tried the programs and they seem like fun. I intend to use them with 3-5 year olds in China while I teach them both English and computer skills. The other programs in that site (http://www.adders.org/freeware/index.html) are pretty good too, I think, for that age group. At least with the kids that I have in mind. libby adams wrote: > I would say that these programs are appropriate for elementary to > adult learners. The Basic Mouse Skills program is so basic that a > child could use it, yet challenging enough for an adult who has had NO > mouse practice whatsoever. The learner simply moves the mouse over an > increasingly smaller colored box to practice navigating. > > The Tidy Up program is fun for all...there are 6 rooms in a house that > need to be tidied up by placing the mouse over different items and > clicking. It's a painless and amusing way to practice using the mouse. > > Libby > > >> From: lcurran <lcurran@telus.net> >> Reply-To: nifl-esl@nifl.gov >> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> >> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10242] RE: web sites for beginners >> Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 17:18:06 -0400 (EDT) >> >> Libby, >> >> What age level do you think these programs are geared to? >> >> libby adams wrote: >> >>> Sandra, >>> >>> There is a terrific website with FREE educational downloads. Two of >>> them are specifically for mouse skills. "Tidy Up" and "Basic Mouse >>> Skills" are VERY EASY and fun to use. >>> >>> http://www.adders.org/freeware/ >>> >>> Libby Adams >>> Workforce Education >>> Hubbs Center >>> St. Paul, Minnesota >>> >>>> From: Sandra Heyer <heyer@ticon.net> >>>> Reply-To: nifl-esl@nifl.gov >>>> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> >>>> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10235] web sites for beginners Date: Wed, 28 Apr >>>> 2004 10:08:48 -0400 (EDT) >>>> >>>> The IT person in our school district has volunteered to do a couple >>>> of "Introduction to the Computer" classes with our adult ESL >>>> learners. We have two terrific bilingual high school students to >>>> translate and help, so language will not be a problem. But we need >>>> some web sites to go to that would help orient our students to the >>>> use of the mouse and other basic skills. Any suggestions for web >>>> sites that would be appropriate for adults who have no experience >>>> with computers, the Internet, or typing? I'd like to find some >>>> sites that either teach basic skills or are just fun to explore, >>>> with minimal language. Most are Spanish speakers. Thanks! >>>> Sandra Heyer >>>> Whitewater Community Education >>>> Whitewater, WI >>>> >>> >>> _________________________________________________________________ >>> Watch LIVE baseball games on your computer with MLB.TV, included >>> with MSN Premium! >>> http://join.msn.com/?page=features/mlb&pgmarket=en-us/go/onm00200439ave/direct/01/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! > http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ > >
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