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 iB9J1PU01508; Thu, 9 Dec 2004 14:01:26 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 14:01:26 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <s1b859b1.059@mail.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: "Andy Nash" <andy_nash@worlded.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10636] An opportunity for materials X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.5.1 Status: O Content-Length: 1971 Lines: 39 Hi, I want to pass along a message from Active Voice, a team of media strategists who put powerful film to work for social change. They have worked with the makers of the "The New Americans" film series to put together story-based modules (in the original series, the stories are interwoven; theses modules are reedited story by story). For those who haven't seen it, The New Americans series charts the experiences of immigrant families as they make the transition of living in America and portrays moving first-person accounts that give a voice to groups that are often misunderstood or underrepresented as part of the American population. Each DVD or VHS module contains several stories - each about twenty minutes in length - and comes with a companion discussion guide to spur critical thinking and dialogue. Across the country ESL programs are incorporating The New Americans video modules in staff training and in the classroom. Michele Sedor, Associate Coordinator of SABES at Holyoke Community College says: "The modules fit a need for relevant up-to-date material for those working in ESOL programs. The visual aspect is extremely important for people with limited literacy skills". Many use the programs to enhance student participation in the classroom, as seeing the stories of other immigrants can inspire students to discuss their own experiences with the class. This month, Active Voice is offering adult educators a 20% discount on the modules. To find out more about the programs, view trailers, or purchase the films, visit their website at http://www.activevoice.net/New_Americans.shtml. Please enter the discount code JR9D6LHT to receive the discount. ITVS' Community Connections Project has produced free downloadable guides and activity books for use in classrooms, including one specifically for adult education programs, available at: http://www.itvs.org/outreach/newamericans/guide/. Andy Nash (for Active Voice) NELRC/World Education
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