Good morning,

 

My name is Kelly Potter Markham and I work for a free, online training
website, GCFLearnFree.org. We are a free program because we are funded by
Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC. I posted to several of the discussion
lists yesterday, but people from other lists suggested I post here, as well.

 

On Monday we launched a functional literacy program, which we call Everyday
Life <http://www.gcflearnfree.org/everydaylife/> . It is geared toward
learners that need to acquire functional literacy skills to succeed in daily
life. Some of our initial lessons include how to use an ATM, complete a bank
deposit slip, get a prescription filled, and complete a job application.
Our interactive lessons are not intended to teach vocabulary and reading
skills, but rather to provide learners with a safe environment where they
can practice new skills without real-world consequences and the fear of
failure. Our goal with these lessons was to create a  realistic environment
that learners would relate to. If you do take a look at this new program, I
highly recommend you complete the Tutorial before you begin the Everyday
Life lessons. Without it, the lessons can be confusing unless you really
like to explore interactive games. Also, sound plays a key role, so be sure
to turn it on!

 

Additionally, we have a Computer Training
<http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computer/>  section that covers topics such as
Computer Basics, Internet Safety, Open Office, and Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and more. Most of our lessons are primarily
text and screenshot-based; however, we are moving to a video-lesson format
with supplemental text. Take a look at Publisher 2003 to get an idea of what
all the lessons we develop in the future will look like.

 

If you have a moment, please take a look at our Everyday Life curriculum and
let me know what you think. You do have to create an account on our website
to view the lessons; however, it is free and the only personal information
we ask is your email address. We don't share your information with others
and we'll only send you information about the site if you opt-in for the
newsletter. 

 

Please post your thoughts to the list, or you can email me directly at
kelly at gcflearnfree.org. I'm interested in any feedback you have about our
Everyday Life project or specific lessons, and any suggestions you may have
about additional topics for us to address. I hope that our site can be a
resource for you and your learners.

 

Thank you for your time.

 

 

Kelly Potter Markham

Instructional Designer, GCFLearnFree.org

kelly at GCFLearnFree.org

 

Visit www.GCFLearnFree.org today to learn the computer training and life
skills you need to succeed!

 

The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free!

 

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