[NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:2346] Send me an "Oh Wow!"

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Hello Technology Practitioners,

I am Arlene Cianelli, Technology Coordinator at Greater Pittsburgh Literacy 
Council.  I am doing some research this spring that, I guess, would 
technically be called Best Practices in Adult Literacy Technology, but my 
working title is The Oh Wow Report.
It is my chosen activity for the new PA Teacher Competencies pilot in which I 
am participating.

This is not a scientific project. I am collecting anecdotal "brags" from the 
field of adult literacy and technology. These could be big projects that you 
think deserve a mention or maybe just really effective or exciting activities 
that you or a colleague designed. 

Your comments could be about technology planning and centers, staff 
development, instruction, advocacy, anything. I have the Captured Wisdom CD 
already. That project was kind of a Oh Wow itself, I think. Some other Oh 
Wows for me are:

David Rosen's terrific Literacy List and the work he does moderating the NLA 
Listserv.

The outstanding "Teachers, Technology and Leadership Institute that Emily 
Hacker coordinated in 1999. What a great learning experience that was for me!

The model Computer Center we toured in Minneapolis during the ALT Conference 
there. (Can't remember the name right now. Anyone?)

The excellent job the West Branch Technology Center is doing in administering 
Eastern LINCS. Also their comprehensive library of links for teachers on ABLE 
Net.

The wonderful support and philosophy my at own agency, GPLC, that has enabled 
me to offer a solid computer skills curriculum to not only our enrolled 
learners, but to the entire community. Adults of all types can take any 
four-week computer skills course for $20 if they're working, $10 if they're 
not. Enrolled learners and volunteers pay nothing.

The PBS Literacy website, including WES and GED. This is a real move forward 
for our field!

That's my starter list.  What would you add to it?  Please post your Oh Wows 
to the listserv, or to me directly ABLEArlene@aol.com

Thanks for your help,
Arlene



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