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 j1EESNC26187; Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:28:23 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:28:23 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050214092545.00badf78@mail.psnyc.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: Mariann Fedele <mariannf@lacnyc.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3415] Welcome Liz Dillon-Marable, Guest Moderator X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Light Version 3.0.6 (32) Status: O Content-Length: 1712 Lines: 53 Good day all, I'm happy to welcome Liz Dillon-Marable to the Tech list as our guest moderator. All of this week and through the beginning of next week Liz will be sharing information about her research on computer technology integration in the adult literacy classroom, about her dissertation titled "Conceptualization, Measurement and Prediction of Computer Technology in Adult Basic Skills Education," and asking question for you to respond and guiding discussion. For purposes of this discussion here are some working definitions: Computer technology integration: (a) allows for seamless movement between technology-based and non-technology-based instructional formats, (b) is appropriate for learners, (c) is facilitated by instructors, and (d) is learner empowering. *Seamless - There is easy movement between computer-based instruction and other forms of instruction. *Learner-Appropriate - Learners are able to use the computer technology in the classroom. *Learner-Empowering - Learners are proactive in using computer technology for learning. *Instructor-Facilitated - Instructors facilitate learners' effective use of computer technology in the classroom Liz's dissertation can be downloaded at: http://graduate.gradsch.uga.edu/etdarchive/spring2004/dillon-marable_elizabe th_200405_phd.pdf I hope that as many list members as possible will participate in this discussion and take advantage of Liz's active presence on our list. Best regards, Mariann Mariann Fedele Coordinator of Professional Development, Literacy Assistance Center Moderator, NIFL Technology and Literacy Discussion List 32 Broadway 10th Floor New York, New York 10004 212-803-3325 mariannf@lacnyc.org www.lacnyc.org
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