Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost.nifl.gov [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.8.7/8.8.5) with SMTP id VAA02750; Fri, 31 Oct 1997 21:55:40 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 21:55:40 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <345A9A9C.300F@net-link.net> Errors-To: lmann@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: mjfrybar <mjfrybar@net-link.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:63] Re: Critical Issues X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.01C-KIT (Win95; I) Status: RO Contribution to: a dialogue on this list about critical issues in the field as they relate to technology. Chris Hopey questions: 1) What critical technology issues, problems, concerns or opportunities face adult literacy programs and teachers? Technology is critical to success of participants ... in that literacy encompasses the ability to use the tools of our age, which have moved beyond the printed page, .. in that technology provides access to literacy for persons with disabilities To teachers... in that technology provides means of new modes of teaching/learning...i.e. hyperlinked learning modules... while improving literacy skills ...be they reading, math, etc. you are learning / teaching technology access, and thus enabling and facilitating employability. 2) Where do you see the role of technology taking the adult literacy community? I see technology as both enabling those who can, and crippling those who cannot or whose funds do not provide. It seems that the opportunities offered by intermingling its use with provision of literacy skills are far too vast too ignore. It behooves us now to convince funding sources, and yes the public in general that adults too must benefit from investments in technology for education. It is not just K-12 that must be technologically literate, if we are to compete in the global economy, and function as global citizens. from Malinda J. Frybarger Workplace Learning Lab Coordinator Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan 2700 N. Pitcher Kalamazoo, MI 49004-3498 (616) 382-0490 mjfrybar@net-link.net Christopher E. Hopey
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