[NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:64] Re: Critical Issues

From: Margaret Lewis (mlewis@egusd.k12.ca.us)
Date: Sat Nov 01 1997 - 14:07:38 EST


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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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