Workplace members,
I received this post from a new member, and she agreed to let me post it
to the list.  Please welcome Jennifer!
Donna
 
Donna Brian, Moderator
Workplace Literacy Discussion List
djgbrian at utk.edu

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I am happy to know about the Workplace Literacy Discussion List.  I plan
to read and learn, and at some point I'm sure I will feel comfortable
about jumping in.
 
I have an Education Doctorate from North Carolina State University in
Adult Education.  My dissertation study was the evaluation of a
workplace literacy program in a local industry.  The participants in my
study not only gained academic competencies, they gained confidence
about taking on all kinds of new tasks, and their supervisors were very
appreciative of that.  The depth and breadth of the learners' lives
expanded in ways I would not have expected!
 
At the time of the study, I was director of workplace literacy for my
local community college.  My husband was the plant manager of the
industry where the study took place.  We both felt compelled to leave
our jobs and tackle industry training together.  We directed
comprehensive education and training programs for six years.  The
challenge of basic academic competencies in the workplace was a constant
barrier to additional training.  Our practice evolved, and now we
represent Aztec Software, a self directed program of basic academic and
workforce competencies.  
 
John, my husband, and I enjoy teaching people to use our software and
gathering information about computer assisted learning so that we can
help our users.
 
I am excited about joining the list, and I thank the Virginia Adult
Literacy Network for sending me the contact information.
 
 
  
Jennifer Coplin, Ed.D.
Sales and Customer Support
Aztec Learning Software / East Coast Learning
6071 Bob Daniel Road
Oxford, NC 27565
Ph 888 615 8301
Fx 919 603 1878
jennifer at eastcoastlearning.com
www.aztecsoftware.com
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