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 j6QGBBG11538; Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:11:12 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:11:12 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <001301c591fb$87f31200$0302a8c0@domainnotset.invalid> 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: "Bonnie Odiorne" <bonniesophia@adelphia.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3717] RE: library and literacy programs X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook CWS, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 1693 Lines: 43 Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury CT has a community technology program, funded by a federal grant and the Gates foundation. In collaboration with my former program, Working Smart, a WIA-funded employment-based program, computer training programs were available to the general public free of charge; my program addressed the education needs of underserved adults as well as those of new technology users. The general community program made no effort to adapt technology training to the users' levels and needs. There are also a number of computers available for limited use to the public based on a timed card-signon system. The entire program was de-funded last year, and as I understand it, the training rooms are now used by city agencies, and Literacy Volunteers has taken on the task of technology integration into basic skills education. Warmest Regards, Bonnie Odiorne Ph.D Writing Center Post University, Waterbury, CT -----Original Message----- From: nifl-technology@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-technology@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Lizelle Festejo Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 5:41 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:3714] library and literacy programs Hi! I was wondering how any library based literacy programs are integrating technology at the libraries (ie - computers for general public, making it accessible for adult learners). I am interested on hearing about the collaborations that exist between the libraries and the literacy programs to make utilizing library technology more friendly for adult learners. Thanks! Lizelle Festejo Vision Literacy 540 Valley Way Milpitas, CA. 95035-4106 Ph:408.262.1349 Fax:408.956.9384 lfestejo@visionliteracy.org
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