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From: Margaret Lewis <mlewis@egusd.k12.ca.us>
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Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:64] Re: Critical Issues
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>I am informally surveying the members of this list about the critical
>issues facing adult literacy programs as they begin to use or expand their
>use of technology for adult literacy instruction. I see this as a possible
>way to begin a dialogue on this list about critical issues in the field as
>they relate to technology My questions are:
>
>1) What critical technology issues, problems, concerns or opportunities
>face adult literacy programs and teachers?
a) Overcoming tutor/volunteer fears of computers
b) Funding so adequate access can be provided
c) Programs with content appropriate for new readers but requiring
much more advanced computer skills
>
>2) Where do you see the role of technology taking the adult literacy
>community?
a) Steeper funding needs
b) More tutor training required
c) Greater cooperative learning between tutors and learners
d) Greater independence for learners (eventually)
Peggy Lewis
mlewis@egusd.k12.ca.us
jphone/fax 916-448-5021
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