Thanks, Kelly.  This is a great site!

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From: Kelly Potter Markham 
Date: Friday, October 5, 2007 12:28 pm
Subject: [Workplace 1019] Free Online Resource: GCFLearnFree.org
To: kelly at gcflearnfree.org


> Good morning,

> 

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> 

> 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 

> discussionlists 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 . 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 

> environmentthat 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 

> EverydayLife 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

> 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 

> primarilytext 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 

> informationwe 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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