<div>Yes, yes, yes, yes -- if both of these programs (LearnerWeb and USALearns) could somehow NOT be part of the perpetuating failure of digital divide syndrome, it would be an excellent modeling of hope and make headway through the "invisibility" barriers facing marginalized groups.</div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:30 AM, <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:cvctwin51@aol.com">cvctwin51@aol.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Teaching in the corrections environment is also very near and dear to me. I have taught GED classes at Denver County Jail for over 5 years. The nonprofit organization I work for does its best to provide resources, but at the moment the only resources we have are print materials. <br>
<br>I see three benefits to creating a GED online for corrections. One, students can work at their own pace. Hopefully, the program is learner-centered so they only have to work on the subjects they need. Two, some of my students are not familiar with the computer, which is a handicap when it comes times to apply for a job. Using a computer would give them practice in computer skills as well as GED. Three, many of my students have marginal jobs (I am in the work release program now) and earning a GED enables them to get a "real" job and hopefully, stay out of trouble. Working on a computer may provide more motivation to stay in class or attract students who want a faster paced lesson.<br>
<br>If we had a national GED program in a secure web environment for corrections, many teachers could work online with the students. All the "brainpower" for targeting their education would not have to be in the building. Outside teachers who love adult learning and online education could be used to create lessons for the students. And they could work with onsite personnel to reach even more inmates.</font><br>
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