[NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3132] RE: How to read on the Web

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For those still exploring the topic of web readability for low-literacy adult learners, you may want to read Mariann Fedele's article in the January Literacy Update with recommendations & guidelines for web sites designed for adult beginning readers. You can access the article at:
http://www.lacnyc.org/publications/update.htm

Best,
--Emily

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-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Quann [mailto:steve_quann@worlded.org]
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 8:15 PM
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Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3113] How to read on the Web


Hi,
Has anybody come across a website that gives tips to beginning readers
on how to read online?  I am * not* talking about sites that show how to
navigate or evaluate web resources but more how to read, research and
sift through information without getting overwhelmed. We have all
transferred our skill at reading paper products to the electronic realm.
 I am wondering if anybody has deconstructed that process to help
introduce new users to find what they want while keeping comprehension
high. 

I am looking for ideas on: 
1.understanding the set up of webpages vs. books
2. how to find the specific info you want within the page (scanning
etc.)
3. how to maintain one's focus while going to another page or related
tpoic
4. Any others you might suggest.
Thanks,

Steve Quann
NELRC / World Education
44 Farnsworth Street
Boston, MA 
617.482.9485



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