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<p class=MsoNormal><span class=normtext><font size=4 color=black
face="Gill Sans MT"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";
color:black'>At the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Rutgers</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, Center for Women
and Work (CWW) Sloan Conference on E-Learning last December, there were excellent
panels on: <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p>
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face="Gill Sans MT"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span class=normtext><font size=4
color=black face="Gill Sans MT"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";
color:black'>The Road to Work from Prison to Community: The Role of
Computer-Based Learning</span></font></span><font size=4 color=black
face="Gill Sans MT"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";
color:black'><br>
<span class=normtext>Part One: Vision of Technology, Education, and the Prison
Re-entry System</span></span></font><font size=4 color=black face="Gill Sans MT"><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=black face="Gill Sans MT"><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:black'>The presenters talked
about efforts in NJ to provide computer assisted learning opportunities (though
in closed computer environments) for incarcerated men and women and then,
interestingly, how they have can extend learning post-release with a program that
places computers in the home. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face="Gill Sans MT"><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:black'><a
href="http://sloanelearning.wiki.zoho.com/900am-on-14-Dec.html">http://sloanelearning.wiki.zoho.com/900am-on-14-Dec.html</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:black'><a
href="http://sloanelearning.wiki.zoho.com/10am-on-14-Dec.html">http://sloanelearning.wiki.zoho.com/10am-on-14-Dec.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=black face="Gill Sans MT"><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:black'>Perhaps someone
from <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Rutgers</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>’s
CWW can speak more about their fine work in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">New Jersey</st1:place></st1:State>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=black face="Gill Sans MT"><span
style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:black'>And please tell
us if NJ has found a way for the assessment scores, computer based learning
scores, modules completed, etc. that an individual completes in a closed
computer system while incarcerated can be – with the re-entrant’s
permission -- uploaded to the web-based version of that same software to
provide continuity of learning.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=4 color=black
face="Gill Sans MT"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";
color:black'>Stacey Downey</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=4
color=black face="Gill Sans MT"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Gill Sans MT";
color:black'> </span></font><font face=Tahoma><span style='font-family:Tahoma'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Stacey Downey</span></font></st1:PersonName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Literacy</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Resource</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> Coordinator
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Division of Education Excellence, Adult and Family Education
</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Government of the <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">District
of Columbia</st1:place></st1:State><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>51 N Street NE, 7th Floor<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Washington</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, <st1:State
w:st="on">DC</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">20002</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Direct: 202-741-5530<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Fax: 202-741-0229<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>stacey.downey@dc.gov<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>www.osse.dc.gov<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
specialtopics-bounces@nifl.gov [mailto:specialtopics-bounces@nifl.gov] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>cvctwin51@aol.com<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, November 18, 2008
11:31 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> specialtopics@nifl.gov<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [SpecialTopics 1125] Re:
SpecialTopics Digest, Vol 26, Issue 8</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Carolyn Carter</span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:
Arial'><br>
The Learning Source</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>-----Original
Message-----<br>
From: Upham, Gary <Gary.Upham@maine.gov><br>
To: specialtopics@nifl.gov<br>
Sent: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 5:06 am<br>
Subject: [SpecialTopics 1107] Re: SpecialTopics Digest, Vol 26, Issue 8<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<div id="AOLMsgPart_0_8cf9fd68-827c-4dfa-8a64-cab54c27dc06"><pre
style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Good morning. I am the principal at the Maine State Prison, where we</span></font></tt><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><br>
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<tt><font face="Courier New"><o:p></o:p></font></tt></span></font></pre><pre
style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>have an active education department but little resources available. I</span></font></tt><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><br>
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>also am President Elect of the Maine Adult Corrections association. Due</span></font></tt><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><br>
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<tt><font face="Courier New"><o:p></o:p></font></tt></span></font></pre><pre
style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>to the nature of this program our access for inmates (which</span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>demographically would have about 25-50% of a population that could use</span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>this program), is not available through the web. How can we access and</span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>is it a possibility to create a special program for this population? My</span></font></tt><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><br>
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>goal is that all facilities would have access to programs like this in a</span></font></tt><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><br>
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>secure web environment.</span></font></tt><font
color=black><span style='color:black'><br>
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Thanks</span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Gary Upham/MSP</span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>-----Original Message-----</span></font></tt><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>From: <a
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 11:58 AM</span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Subject: SpecialTopics Digest, Vol 26, Issue 8</span></font></tt><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>2010), <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>1. It looks like these programs will be open source. How do they</span></font></tt><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>culture and civics. Schools using the program must purchase a license.</span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Hence, the program is run through the school where there are designated</span></font></tt><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>2. Are these programs meant to be used in tandem with live courses? My</span></font></tt><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Thank you! I look forward to the discussion and appreciate the reminder</span></font></tt><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 11:06 AM, <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">David Rosen</st1:PersonName> <<a href="mailto:DJRosen@theworld.com">DJRosen@theworld.com</a>></span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>As several people have recently signed up for the upcoming discussion</span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>New Designs in Online and Distance Learning, and since so far I have</span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>my previous email message, included below. The federally-funded <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region></span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>will have a national launch in a few days, before our discussion begins.</span></font></tt><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>We'll have an announcement here of the web site so you can look at it if</span></font></tt><font
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>like. The Learner Web is a federally-funded demonstration project,</span></font></tt><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>country in <st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Minnesota</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on">Rhode Island</st1:State>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Massachusetts</st1:State>, <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:State>, New</span></font></tt><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Jersey and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
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style='background:white'><tt><font size=2 color=black face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>found at <a href="http://learnerweb.org"
target="_blank">http://learnerweb.org</a> <<a href="http://learnerweb.org/"
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Jerome (Jere) <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>studying ways that technology shapes what people learn. In recent</span></font></tt><font
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style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>development (projectideal.org <<a
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w:st="on">Portland</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType
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