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 i4QElIm04386; Wed, 26 May 2004 10:47:18 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 10:47:18 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <1F64CFEE8902A248A8BE9EA760C0CE640BB259@LAWEX01.necc.mass.edu> 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: "Tamarkin, Ken" <ktamarkin@necc.mass.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3249] RE: computer literacy X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 2655 Lines: 84 Years ago, I tested out a pre-publication version of Toni Stone's "Keystrokes to Literacy" with ABE students in Somerville, Massachusetts. Back then we were using Appleworks on Apple II computers, but the approach is still as fresh and valid today as it was then. Unfortunately, it is out of print, but I just checked amazon.com, and it has 3 used copies available. I highly recommend this book. Kenny Tamarkin Technology Coordinator Northeast SABES Northern Essex Community College Lawrence, MA -----Original Message----- From: nifl-technology@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-technology@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Gideon Jesionowski Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:10 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3247] RE: computer literacy Lois wrote: There is a book called "Keystrokes to Literacy: Using the Computer as a Learning Tool for Adult Beginning Readers" by Antonia Stone(National Textbook Company, 1991). The program can be geared to any level learner and teaches computer skills while teaching literacy focusing on the interests of the student or a basic curriculum. Thanks for sharing this book, Lois. I also have been reading this thread with great interest because we provide a low-literacy curriculum at our website, www.caaelii.org. It is free for anyone to download or participate in its development. Although I was aware of Antonia Stone, I wasn't aware of this book. I just reserved "Keystrokes to Literacy" at my local library. I'm very excited to learn more on how to better serve our clients with continuing teacher feedback and now with insights from this book. Thanks again. Gideon Jesionowski, Technology Coordinator Coalition of African, Asian, European and Latino Immigrants of Illinois (CAAELII) www.caaelii.org 4300 N. Hermitage Avenue Chicago IL 60613 tel 773-248-1019 fax 773-248-1179 gideon@caaelii.org -----Original Message----- From: nifl-technology@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-technology@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Lois Gordon Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 12:19 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3246] computer literacy Hi All > > I have been following this thread only partially so please forgive me if this is > a duplication. > > Ms. Stone went on to establish a series of community technology centers. > Unfortunately, she died in 2002. Here is some information on her > accomplishments. > http://main.edc.org/newsroom/features/stone.asp > > I've always been impressed by the ingenuity of this approach. -- Lois Gordon Outreach/Adult Specialist Mohawk Valley Library System 858 Duanesburg Rd. Schenectady, NY 12306-1095 Phone 518-355-2010 Fax 518-355-0674 www.mvls.info
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