Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h5J2cPC17303; Wed, 18 Jun 2003 22:38:26 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 22:38:26 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <81E0CB68-A1FE-11D7-BCC6-00039381D39E@theworld.com> Errors-To: listowner@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: david rosen <DJRosen@theworld.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:2885] RE: Efficacy of technology with ABE learners X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.552) Content-Type: text/plain; delsp=yes; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Status: O Content-Length: 3658 Lines: 108 Helmer and others, Alas, a key word search of the CARET site using the word "adult" provided only four references, none having to do with adult basic skills learners. There is very little research which addresses Steve's question for adult basic skills (including adult English language) learners. Antonia (Toni) Stone's pioneering work, Keystrokes to Literacy [ available, for example, through Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0844206792/search0a/102-1030697- 4766559 ] and Steve Quann and Diana Satin's Learning Computers, Speaking English (For more information on this approach see http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ncsall/fob/2000/quann.html Their book is available, for example, at Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0472086553/o/qid%3D988130066/ sr%3D8-2/ref%3Daps%5Fsr%5Fb%5F1%5F2/102-1030697-4766559) will tell you how to effectively integrate learning about computers and basic literacy. However, as far as I know, no research has been done on this approach. If anyone knows of such research, please tell us about it. Meanwhile, a good summary of adult literacy technology research, what little there is, will be found at: http://ncsall.gse.harvard.edu/subj_ind/technology.html I especially recommend Jennifer Cromley's article, Learning with Computers: The Theory Behind the Practice at http://ncsall.gse.harvard.edu/fob/2000/cromley.html David J. Rosen On Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at 03:45 PM, Helmer Duverge wrote: Steve, the following site should have the answers to your questions. It's called "CARET" and its goal is to bridge education technology research to practice by offering research-based answers to critical questions. CARET is a project of the International Society for Technology in Education in partnership with Educational Support Systems. CARET is funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Some the answers on research are in the areas of Student Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Online Teaching and Learning, Professional Development and Assessment and Evaluation. http://caret.iste.org/ We here at NCFL have obtained permission to quote some of their findings. You should be able to do the same. Good luck! Helmer A. Duvergé Senior Family Literacy Training Specialist National Center for Family Literacy 325 West Main Street, Suite 300 Louisville, KY 40202-4251 (502) 584-1133 x145 Fax: (502) 584-0172 hduverge@famlit.org www.famlit.org "The primary task of every civilization is to teach the young men to be fathers." -Margaret Mead -----Original Message----- From: nifl-technology@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-technology@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Steven A. May Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 3:24 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:2880] Efficacy of technology with ABE learners Hello list members, I am a lowly admin./techie at a community-based NPO. I am writing a grant proposal for a program that will teach basic computer skills while teaching adult literacy/life skills. I would like to include a reference to some evidence that this method of instruction is more effective than a "traditional" one-on-one or classroom model. My questions for the group: is this true? Is instruction via technology more effective, or is that a misconception? If it is true, where can I get my hands on a study to read? I've had a hard time finding any research done on technology as a delivery method. I would appreciate any guidance. Thanks, Steve May Literacy Council of Reading-Berks 35 S. Dwight St. West Lawn, PA 19609 610-670-9960 phone 610-927-4876 fax lcrb.steve@verizon.net http://www.lcrb.org
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