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 j1GJUTC18976; Wed, 16 Feb 2005 14:30:29 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 14:30:29 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <20050216192749.77709.qmail@web60302.mail.yahoo.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: Liz Dillon-Marable <lizdillonmarable@yahoo.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3467] Wrap-up for Question 2 Learner-appropriate X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Status: O Content-Length: 1579 Lines: 53 Mariann and all, Discussion on computer technology integration being “Learner-appropriate” is coming to a close and I'll be posting Question #3 shortly. Meanwhile, here’s a brief summary of our discussion on Question #2. The major focus seemed to be on the learner’s comfort with the technology itself. As I stated in my last posting, we discussed two approaches to achieving “Learner- appropriateness.” - one approach in which computer skills are embedded in existing activities (almost as a secondary focus) - one approach which is incremental – beginning with the teaching of basic computer skills and software applications There was also discussion on the appropriateness of the content that learners access on the computer. Most said that instructors handle this in much the same way that they handle other classroom materials. If it is too difficult, they redirect the learner. If I left anything out, let me know and I’ll amend the summary. Meanwhile, here are the research findings. Note that there was no discussion on finding #2 and #3. Does anyone have any thoughts on those indicators? 1- The level of computer-accessed content matches learners’ literacy skills. 2- Accommodations are made for learners with different languages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 3- Accommodations are made for learners with special needs. 4- The levels of technology match learners’ technology skills. Thanks, Liz __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
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