Return-Path: <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id gBDLh1X05785; Fri, 13 Dec 2002 16:43:01 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2002 16:43:01 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <3DFA5410.1060105@theworld.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "David J. Rosen" <DJRosen@theworld.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-HEALTH:3832] Re: using computers for adult literacy education X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Status: O Content-Length: 2307 Lines: 56 Hello Cynthia, Computers are used as part of adult literacy education programs in many places across the U.S., including some workplace literacy/workplace education programs. There are many different ways in which they can be used with success, However, they should be integrated into an education program with face-to-face instruction. Computers can be used to supplement instruction, they can be used as tools as part of learning projects, and they can be used in "mixed-model" or "supported" distance learning programs. But in all cases an essential ingredient is including good face-to-face teaching. Here's one example. In Massachusetts we have several early childhood education programs where teachers want to improve their reading and writing skills -- and their computer literacy, too. We provide face-to-face instruction at the worksite and also access to a Web-based, contextualized reading and writing skills curriculum. The content is early childhood education and family literacy. The goals are to help teachers improve their reading and writing skills so they can succeed in entering and completing community college courses. We have many other examples of this kind of "supported distance learning" or "anywhere/anytime ABE learning" in Massachusetts. If you want I can suggest how to follow up on these other models. And there are some examples of workplace education programs in healthcare facilities where computers are an important part of the model. For example, St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boston has had a basic skills program for its employees for many years that includes a computer lab for those with limited English proficiency and/or who want to improve their basic skills. It's called "Computers as Tutors" and is under their Workforce Education program. The contact is the Manager of Education and Training, Priscilla Sullivan. All the best, David David J. Rosen Baur, Cynthia wrote: >Hi, > >I made a presentation to a science educators' group at NIH this morning, and >someone asked me if there are organizations using computers to teach adult >literacy. This is not computer or technical literacy but adult literacy >education via computers. I would appreciate any information I can pass on. >Thanks. > >Cynthia Baur >HHS > >
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