Paul and others,

The Research section of the Technology Area on the Adult Literacy 
Education Wiki describes outcomes from studies in California and 
Pennsylvania (the PA one is an experimental design study, although with 
a very small sample) that support that English language learners who 
supplement classroom learning with videos, computer assisted language 
learning or online learning do better than learners who only attend 
class. (Cut and paste the long, two-line URL below in your browser.

http://wiki.literacytent.org/index.php/ResearchO
nTech#Is_supplemental_.28blended.29_DL_instruction_an_effective_learning_tool.3F

Anyone, if there are other studies of which you are aware that should be 
included in the Adult Literacy Education Wiki Technology Research 
section, please add in the information on the wiki page yourself, or 
email it to me to add.

Perhaps Steve Quann or Diana Satin might have some observations on this 
question, as well. Here's an article and a book of theirs that describe 
ways to integrate English language learning with technology learning.

http://www.ncsall.net/?id=301
http://www.press.umich.edu/titleDetailDesc.do?id=9141


David J. Rosen
djrosen at comcast.net

Paul Rogers wrote:


> I am interested in research or observations that point to a 

> relationship between the acquisition of tech skills and improvements 

> in English language learning.

> Paul Rogers

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