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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Kimberly Weaver<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thu 2/15/2007 11:52 AM<BR><B>To:</B> 'The Technology and Literacy Discussion List'<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Technology 870] Computer Basics Book<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Does anyone know of a <U>very low level computer basics book</U>? We want to have a beginner computer class for ESL students & would like to have some kind of a manual to use for the class.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=black size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">There are several good websites on this topic, but I think it would be nice to have a book for the class so the students have something concrete to follow. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT face=Tahoma size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma"> technology-bounces@nifl.gov [mailto:technology-bounces@nifl.gov] <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Jeanette Schandelmeier<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:22 PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> The Technology and Literacy Discussion List<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [Technology 868] Re: Question regarding computer literacy inagingworkers</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy">Well said! I couldn’t agree more! ~ <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Jeanette Schandelmeier</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-----Original Message-----<BR>From: technology-bounces@nifl.gov [mailto:technology-bounces@nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Bakin, Barry<BR>Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:11 AM<BR>To: The Technology and Literacy Discussion List<BR>Subject: RE: [Technology 857] Re: Question regarding computer literacy in agingworkers<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I'm not sure if that is meant to be an actual question on the media/literacy technology test but it sure demonstrates a question that is culturally, economically, and linguistically biased and deeply flawed. Even if one follows the test taking strategy that the longist answer is probably the best answer one is left with the question of whether or not "paying for the creation and upkeep of sets" is equivalent to paying "rent on Jerry Seinfeld's New York City apartment" as if one could remove the "apartment" from the fictional entity that is a TV show or if any "rent" is being paid at all. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From: technology-bounces@nifl.gov on behalf of Gerstle, Alan<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sent: Wed 2/14/2007 9:12 AM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Subject: RE: [Technology 857] Re: Question regarding computer literacy in agingworkers<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Not an assessment of computer literacy specifically, you should probably be aware that the ETS (Educational Testing Service)--developers of the GRE, TOEFL, etc.,--has just developed a media/technology literacy test for high school students for the benefit of college admissions offices that may now be re-assessing just what types of literacy they wish their students to possess--in addition to (or as a replacement for) the more traditional forms of literacy testing such as verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, vocabulary, mathematical skills, and the like. You may find multiple-choice questions as follows:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The entity that paid the rent on Jerry Seinfeld's <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">New York City</st1:City></st1:place> apartment was<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">a) Elaine<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">b) Gerry<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">d) George's parents<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">e) the viewers of the show whose numbers and allegiance to the show were able to generate the income from the sponsors of the show who in turn paid NBC for the production of the show who in turn paid for the creation and upkeep of the sets in the show.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">(Albeit, the questions on the test may be time-bound and biased toward the technological universe of its developers--whose literacy may be indicative of aging workers)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Alan Gerstle, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From: technology-bounces@nifl.gov on behalf of David Rosen<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sent: Wed 2/14/2007 11:17 AM<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Subject: [Technology 857] Re: Question regarding computer literacy in agingworkers<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Hello Eduardo,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">NCES is planning a new computer literacy assessment, I believe for <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">this year. I understand that it will focus on measuring adults' <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">ability to use digital technologies to access, manage, integrate, <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">evaluate, generate, and communicate information in order to pursue <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">personal, professional, and civic interests and goals. "The <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">computer literacy test will measure the ability to navigate the <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">processing and spread sheets." (Sheida White, NCES, at the NIFL <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">BOard Meeting, March, 2006)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sheida White at NCES might be able to tell you if there have been <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoPlainText><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">On Feb 14, 2007, at 11:01 AM, <Eduardo.Caso@wellsfargo.com> wrote:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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