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 j28KGdC26287; Tue, 8 Mar 2005 15:16:39 -0500 (EST) Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 15:16:39 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050308151314.00bfab70@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:3541] resources to explore current events 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: 1684 Lines: 56 Steve thanks for bringing the web quest to our attention. It looks like a great way to engage learners on this important issue. Doea anyone else on the list have technology based instructional resources they can share that address current issues inthe news, in our lives? Following are a couple that may be useful for engaging students on the topic of the Social Security debate. Part of the PBS teacher collection, provides a brief history of Social Security and of the current debate. The level of the text seems appropriate for BE and ESOL students: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june04/security_3-03.html CNN: "Social Security: How would you fare? What you're promised today; what you might get if reform goes through." This resource provides some graphics that show what the proposed changes might mean to people at different income levels. This might make for some interesting GED math lessons: http://money.cnn.com/2005/03/07/retirement/benefits_furmancalcs/index.htm?cn n=yes Best, Mariann At 09:56 AM 3/8/2005 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, >Since minimum wage has been in the news lately, I thought teachers >might be interested in a Webquest for intermediate level adult learners >that addresses livable wage and uses a neat family budget calculator. > >http://www.nelrc.org/changeagent/economy/project.htm > > > >Steve Quann >NCSALL and NELRC >World Education >44 Farnsworth Street >Boston, MA >617.482.9485 > > > 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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