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ABLE Net Online Lesson Plans

Master Trainers created the lesson plans. They could be used for Literacy, ABE, or GED training. Each major title is linked to several lessons. Lesson plans contain step-by-step instructions and Internet links assigned to the lesson.(9/28/01)

http://www.lhup.edu/ablenet/profdev/lessons/lessonplans.htm
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Access 2000 Tutorial

Florida Gulf Coast University tutorials are intended for FGCU students who would like to improve their core technology skills. The Access 2000 Tutorial covers: layout, queries, forms, tables, datasheet records, reports, sorting and filtering, etc. (7/28/03)

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/access/
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Adult Literacy Educational Software Recommendations

This annotated list of recommended software for use in adult literacy education is based upon David Rosen's experience with the software as well as the experience of some of his colleagues. The list includes generic software which is available on most computers, commercial software, and free web-based instructional software. (6/23/05)

http://home.comcast.net/%7Edjrosen/software.html
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Andragogy and Technology: Integrating Adult Learning with Theory As We Teach with Technology

This article describes how principles of adult learning can be used to design effective technology-based lessons. (4/10/03)

http://www.mtsu.edu/~itconf/proceed00/fidishun.htm
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Apple Technology Planning Guide

Apple's Technology Planning Guide is a tool designed to assist you in creating and implementing a technology integration plan for your school or district. (12/11/02)

http://www.apple.com/education/planning/
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The Basics

This section of The Basics offers advice and exercises that will help adult education students learn how to use the World Wide Web. In addition, there are links to sections of the site that post student writings as well as information about the GED. (4/3/02)

http://www.dclibrary.org/dclearns/learner/howtouse/basics.html
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Basic Tutorial on Searching the Web

The information contained in the following lessons is truly "bare bones," designed to get you started in the right direction with a minimum of time and effort. Seventeen online lessons explaining how to use the Internet. (7/16/03)

http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/pages/bones/bones.shtml
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The BayCon Group Microsoft Word Tutorial

An online comprehensive tutorial that provides help in the use of Microsoft Word with seven lessons in all the basic features of the program. (4/3/02)

http://www.baycongroup.com/wlesson0.htm
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Blue Web'N

Provides links to online resources and lesson plans. Site enables search on content area, application type, and audience. Site provides bibliographic references to online resources meeting search criteria, including content information and site ratings. To search for links, lesson plans, tutorials and web-based activities that specifically deal with technology, select Technology as the content area. (2/22/01)

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/
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Bobby Criteria

Bobby is a Web-based tool that analyzes Web pages for their accessibility to people with disabilities. CAST offers Bobby as a free public service in order to further its mission to expand opportunities for people with disabilities through innovative uses of computer technology. Bobby's analysis is based on the World Wide Wev Consortium's (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Bobby also analyzes Web pages for compatibility with various browsers. (2/5/01)

http://bobby.watchfire.com/bobby/html/en/
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Brief Notes: Copyright for Students

This four-page document presents information that will help teachers and students become informed about their responsibilities as users of copyrighted material. The information will allow them to make good choices when using copyrighted materials in projects. (7/16/03)

http://www.aea11.k12.ia.us/downloads/copyrightbooklet.pdf
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Brief Notes: Multimedia Copyright

This document presents a "poster" or table clearly describing what teachers and students can and can't copy. It covers areas such as: multimedia-music, lyrics, multimedia-motion, multimedia-print, software, Internet, etc. (7/16/03)

http://www.aea11.k12.ia.us/downloads/copyrightposter.pdf
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Building a web site in an ABE class

Maura Donnelly

Article appearing in December, 2000 edition of Focus on Basics, describing the issues related to developing a web site to support literacy activities in an ABE class. Written by a literacy practitioner, the site the process of determining whether a web site would be an appropriate instructional tool, as well as project specifics including both "hitches" and "rewards." (2/22/01)

http://gseweb.harvard.edu/~ncsall/fob/2000/donnelly.html
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Captured Wisdom

Captured Wisdom on Adult Literacy is an interactive multimedia resource designed to help inform educators of successful technology integration practices in adult education environments. Captured Wisdom shows innovative, replicable activities which are discussed by front-line classroom educators and learners so that other teachers can feel they have had an opportunity to actually visit the classes and chat directly with the learners and teachers about their work. Captured Wisdom on Adult Literacy was co-developed by the North Central Regional Technology in Education Consortium (NCRTEC) at NCREL and the National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL). (2/27/01)

http://www.ncrtec.org/pd/cw/adultlit.htm
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Choosing and Using Web Sites for Literacy Instruction: Evaluation Resources and Strategies

Emily Hacker

Article appearing in December, 2000 edition of Focus on Basics, describing criteria for choosing web sites for classroom use. (2/22/01)

http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ncsall/fob/2000/hacker.html
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Computer Literacy 101

This online tutorial provides guidance in the use of Microsoft Word basic tools. This tutorial guides the student through the program using projects as the basis of instruction. (3/25/02)

http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/
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Computers and English for Speakers of Other Languages

The Computers and English for Speakers of Other Languages web site is for teachers who are interested in integrating technology into the ESL/EFL classroom. (3/19/01)

http://hub1.worlded.org/docs/cesol/cesol.htm
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Cyberstep

Presentation to give an overview of the Cyberstep Project. Cyberstep is a partnership of four literacy service innovators addressing the challenge of creating and distributing multimedia learning materials for the hardest- to-serve ABE and ESL adult learners. Several resources on site require access to Adobe Acrobat Reader. See Web Tools. (2/5/01)

http://www.cyberstep.org
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The Digital Equity Tool

This toolkit points educators to free, high quality resources that address the digital divide in the classroom and community. This site explains the digital divide, gives free sources for email, Internet, and Internet-based curricula. This is a guide for educators who want to integrate email and the Internet into their classrooms or project. (9/4/02)

http://www.nici-mc2.org/de_toolkit/
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Electric Teacher: PowerPoint Tutorials

This step-by-step tutorial for teachers will guide them through common tasks associated with PowerPoint. (7/16/03)

http://www.electricteacher.com/tutorial3.htm
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English Literacy Civics

The Socorro Independent School District’s Border Civics project’s Web site offers adult education practitioners the opportunity to download exemplary project lessons and activities in Word or PowerPoint. Technology enhanced projects include the use of digital cameras, video, music and computers in a family literacy setting. Select the Tools link from the menu to access downloadable lesson plans, templates, tips and PowerPoint presentations. (3/16/05)

http://www.bordercivics.org/
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ESL Computer Literacy

The purpose of this course is to equip ABE/ESL students with the computer skills needed to make a successful transition from ABE to higher academic studies at the community college level. This course will impart a foundational knowledge of the computer and its usage. It will instruct students in how to type, navigate the Windows environment, compose basic word processing documents, and use an Internet browser. It will increase a student's confidence in working with computers and boost their ability to perform well on computer-based tests. ESL subjects are integrated into most of the lessons to promote improved language competency in reading, writing or listening. (9/24/02)

http://www.literacynet.org/nvesl/
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ESL Lessons for Adult Students

This site provides ideas for lessons and links to online activities for review, reinforcement, practice and drill. (4/10/03)

http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/tech074.shtml
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Evaluating Sites

The opening page lists useful questions for evaluating web sites for adult learners. Questions on downloadable worksheets are adapted from "Ed's Oasis Evaluation Guide," "Surfing for Substance," and "Thinking Critically about World Wide Web Resources by Esther Grassian, UCLA College Library." URLs for these resources are listed on the bottom of the opening page. (9/17/01)

http://hub1.worlded.org/nelrctech/webpub/evaluating.html
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Evaluation of Cyber Products: Involvement of Technology Users in Product Development

This paper proposes how to structure user involvement to identify specific concerns developers should take into account to maximize the utility and effectiveness of their products. Several resources on site require access to Adobe Acrobat Reader. See Web Tools. (3/19/01)

http://www.altn.org/techtraining/task3.pdf
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Excel 2000 Tutorial

Florida Gulf Coast University tutorials are intended for FGCU students who would like to improve their core technology skills. The Excel 2000 Tutorial covers: spreadsheet basics, customizing, modifying a worksheet, formatting cells, formulas and functions, sorting and filling, graphics, charts, page properties and printing. (7/28/03)

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/excel/index.html
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Expanding Access to Adult Literacy with Online Distance Education

This monograph examines the potential of online learning to meet the educational needs of adult learners. It identifies a number of issues central to making distance education succeed in adult education. (7/16/03)

http://ncsall.gse.harvard.edu/research/op_askov.pdf
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Filamentality

Filamentality is a fill-in-the-blank interactive Web site that guides you through picking a topic, searching the Web, gathering Internet sites, and turning Web resources into learning activities. This site will help create and post learning sites for easy access by your students. (4/11/03)

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/
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Focus on Basics: Web Version

This journal is published by the National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Technology (NCSALL). Focus on Basics presents best practices, current research on adult learning and literacy, and how research is used by the adult education field. This electronic version allows both for search on technology related articles and access to prior issues. (2/27/01)

http://gseweb.harvard.edu/~ncsall/fob/2000/fobv4ic.htm
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Front Page 2000 Tutorial

Florida Gulf Coast University tutorials are intended for FGCU students who would like to improve their core technology skills. The Front Page 2000 Tutorial covers: text, hyperlinks, tables, graphics, shaded boarders, navigation bars, cascading style sheets, frames, etc. (7/28/03)

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/frontpage/index.html
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Getting Started: Selecting a Tool for Your Search

This site offers general guidelines to get you started as you search for information on the web. Query types are organized into clusters based on search tools that support them. (9/12/02)

http://library.albany.edu/internet/started.html
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

This helpful site instructs students in the evaluation of web sites for accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency and coverage. Suggestions for successful Internet assignments are part of this site. (9/4/02)

http://lib.nmsu.edu/instruction/eval.html
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Harnessing Technology to Serve Adult Literacy

The Harnessing Technology Web Page helps adult literacy education (ABE/GED/ESL/ESOL) teachers and learners use electronic media to solve learning and instructional problems. It gives examples of teaching and learning challenges as well as solutions submitted by adult literacy education teachers and learners. (1/17/01)

http://www.alri.org/harness.html
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High Tech Centers Training Unit

Now entering its twelfth year of operation, the High Tech Center Training Unit carries out extensive research, testing and evaluation of new and emerging technologies of potential benefit to persons with disabilities. The Center's findings are made available through a series of continuously evolving trainings and workshops attended each year by hundreds of California community college faculty.

http://www.htctu.fhda.edu/
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Hot Potatoes Half-Baked Software

The Hot Potatoes suite includes six applications, enabling teachers to create interactive multiple-choice, short-answer, jumbled-sentence, crossword, matching/ordering and gap-fill exercises for the World Wide Web. (4/11/03)

http://web.uvic.ca/hrd/halfbaked/
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HTTrack

HTTrack is a free, easy-to-use offline browser utility that allows you to download a World Wide Web site from the Internet to your computer. (12/11/02)

http://www.httrack.com/index.php
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Internet 101.org

Internet 101 was created for those who want to know the basics. This guide provides the user with enough knowledge to have fun on the Internet. It contains basic lessons entitled: The Internet, The Web, Getting Started, Safe Surfing, Viruses, Browsers, Email Search, Locating Software, Newsgroups, Chat, E-Commerce, File Sharing Terminology, and Help. Discover how the Internet works. Learn the secrets of search engines. Have your questions answered and problems solved. (9/17/01)

http://www.internet101.org/internet101.html
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Internet Basics for ESL Students

A 14-lesson introduction to using computers and the Internet for students of English as a second language. Includes email, searching, newsgroups, and creating a Web page. (4/3/02)

http://www.aitech.ac.jp/%7Eiteslj/s/ib/
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Introducing the Internet and World Wide Web to Basic ABE Students

This lesson is designed for use with very basic ABE students (reading levels 2 to 4) who will need a lot of support and guidance throughout their introduction to the Internet so that they will not get frustrated by materials that they cannot read. (9/17/01)

http://hub1.worlded.org/docs/NHInternet/nhnet.htm
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Introduction to the Personal Computer: This is the ON Button

This curriculum was designed to teach basic computer literacy skills and as a pre-requisite to the future publication Internet for the Absolute Beginner. Student handbooks and worksheets are available online but the Instructor Manual must be requested from the West Virginia Adult Basic Education Program. (4/11/03)

http://wvabe.org/on-button.htm
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iTools

This site provides access to the best online help tools: search tools (the web, to find people, etc.), language tools (specialized dictionaries, translators, thesauruses, etc.), research tools (encyclopedias, quotations, telephone area codes, etc.), currency converters, maps, etc. (4/22/03)

http://www.itools.com
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Learning Disabilities and Assistive Technologies

This online guide contains information about learning disabilities and what types of assistive technologies are currently available. The site includes a glossary of terms, a resource list, and individual success stories. (12/11/02)

http://www.gatfl.org/ldguide/default.htm
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Learning Resources from CNN

The Learning Resources site offers web-delivered instruction using current and past CNN San Francisco bureau news stories. The Western/Pacific Literacy Network and the CNN San Francisco bureau have partnered to develop an online literacy site that benefits all learners and instructors. This material is intended for adult literacy and educational purposes. Though the intended audience is adults, instructors and learners (of all ages) are encouraged to use this material to promote better literacy. (2/5/01)

http://literacynet.org/cnnsf
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Literacy Assistance Center: Instructional Technology

LAC's Instructional Technology site offers resources for practitioners in the following categories: project-based learning, using the Internet in instruction, program design and assessment, media literacy, computer basics, and instructional technology and media literacy skills. (6/23/05)

http://www.lacnyc.org/resources/IT/
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Literacy Assistance Center: Lessons Plans and Curricula

This site provides online lesson plans for adult and youth literacy covering ESOL, workforce preparation and more. (1/17/01)

http://www.lacnyc.org/resources/curricula.htm
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Lower-Literacy Users

Lower-literacy users of the Internet exhibit very different reading behaviors than higher-literacy users of online resources. They plow text rather than scan it and they miss page elements due to a narrower field of view. Understanding how many adult learners read online content can help practitioners offer their students tips and strategies for reading. It also can help content developers create online resources that lower-literacy users will be more apt to read successfully. (6/23/05)

http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20050314.html
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Materials Development Framework for Courses Targeting Low Literacy and Limited English Speaking Adults

The Cyberstep Course Development Framework is a set of pedagogical and design concepts that assist with the creation of courses and instructional materials for adults with low literacy and/or limited-English skills. Site requires access to Adobe Acrobat Reader. See Web Tools. (3/19/01)

http://www.altn.org/techtraining/multimedia_devStandards.pdf
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National Center on Adult Literacy

The National Center on Adult Literacy supports research, innovation, and training in youth and adult education in the following areas: research and development; technology and distance learning; staff development and training; curriculum and instruction; improved linkages between research, policy, and practice; and dissemination of the latest findings in applied R & D. Formative evaluation reports and working papers can be found under the Current Project's link. (4/30/2004)

http://www.literacyonline.org/ncal.html
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net.TUTOR: About Web Browsers

The About Web Browsers tutorial covers the following topics: setting up browser display options, communication and advanced options, browser security, browser add-ons, and managing web information. (8/19/03)

http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/les8/
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net.TUTOR: Getting Started on the Web

The Getting Started on the Web tutorial covers the following topics: web vocabulary, hyperlinks, entering URLs, anatomy of a web browser, etc. (8/19/03)

http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/les2/
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net.TUTOR: Searching 101

The Searching 101 tutorial covers: identifying key concepts and search terms, building keyword searches, screening search results, and refining your search. It provides examples for how to narrow or broaden your search and includes activities and quizzes. (8/19/03)

http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/les4/
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net.TUTOR: Using Web Search Tools

The Using Web Search tools tutorial covers how to effectively browse search engines, web directories and specialized online databases. It includes information about using the plus and minus signs and quotation marks in searches. Also included are activities and quizzes. (8/19/03)

http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/les5/
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The Node Learning Technologies

The Node Learning Technolgies Network is a not-for-profit organization which promotes effective uses of Internet-based technologies in education and training. (3/19/01)

http://thenode.org
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Online Practice Modules

Online Practice modules for instructors' technology professional development. Areas covered include PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Macintosh, Windows/PC, WebQuests and many other popular education applications. (4/10/03)

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line.htm
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On-line Professional Development for Adult ESL Educators

"Online professional training and development options are increasing daily, as are practitioners' reasons and expectations for utilizing them. This Q & A examines the benefits and challenges of online professional development, surveys the range of options available to adult ESL teachers and tutors, and provides guidance in exploring and evaluating these options." By William B. Hawk, National Institute for Literacy (NIFL). (2/5/01)

http://www.cal.org/ncle/DIGESTS/pdQA.htm
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OTAN for Teachers

The purpose of the OTAN for Teachers Web site is to support adult education instructors in effective implementation of technology to enhance and improve instruction. Site includes lesson plans, classroom activities, assessment, technical support, distance learning. Free registration required. (3/19/01)

http://www.adultedteachers.org
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PBS Teacher Source, Technology & Training

2,500+ Lesson Plans and Activities: Art & Literature, Health & Fitness, Math, Science & Technology, Social Studies, and Early Childhood. Tutorials for Technology: Connecting Your Computer to the Web, Getting Online Step-By-Step, E-Mail, Web Basics, Plug-Ins, Downloading Files or Applications from the Web, Creating a Web Site in HTML, Graphics, PowerPoint Presentations, Hypercard/Hyperstudio Presentations, Multimedia Tutorials, Multimedia Copyright, and Video Teleconferencing. (9/28/01)

http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/teachtech.htm
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PowerPoint 2000 Tutorial

Florida Gulf Coast University tutorials are intended for FGCU students who would like to improve their core technology skills. The PowerPoint 2000 Tutorial covers: creating a presentation from a template, screen layout, working with slides, adding content, color schemes, graphics, slide effects, saving and printing, etc. (7/28/03)

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/ppt/
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Practice Guide: Assessing Lifelong Learning Technology

This report focuses on understanding the nature of adult learning and the potential roles that technology can play in helping to create learning environments for adult learners. It provides forms and instructions for using the ALL-Tech revisions of the Plugging In indicators of engaged learning and high performance technology. This report is presented in a pdf file. See Web Tools. (1/17/01)

http://www.literacyonline.org/products/ncal/pdf/PG9801.pdf
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Professional Development: Learning From the Best

A toolkit for schools and districts based on the National Awards Program for Model Professional Development by Emily Hassel. A detailed outline for development of staff development. Step One: Designing Professional Development, Step Two: Implementing Professional Development, Step Three: Evaluating and Improving Professional Development, Step Four: Sharing Professional Development Learning. (9/17/01)

http://www.ncrel.org/pd/toolkit.htm
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Project Ideal

ProjectIDEAL is a consortium of states working to develop effective distance education programs for adult learners. ProjectIDEAL activities are funded by the member states and the US Department of Education, the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, and the Division of Adult Education and Literacy. Publications (working papers, full reports, abstracts and executive summaries) covering topics such as distance learning pilot projects or the impact of technology in teaching and learning can be found under the Research link. (4/30/2004)

http://projectideal.org/
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Research in Action: Teachers, Projects, and Technology

This article discusses how teachers are increasingly pressured to use methods based on the latest scientific research but are burdened by having to base programs and teaching on accepted research if they receive federal funds. The author argues that teachers must look at alternative studies to guide their practices, such as looking critically at field experience and available research and selecting studies that reflect what is known about language and literacy development. The article then presents a case study of a program in Socorro on the Texas-Mexico border, where an adult literacy program utilizes technology resources based on what the author considers the best available research for adult learners in family literacy programs who are new to English. (12/15/04)

http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/newsletr/june04/june04a.htm
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Software Review

This site provides useful review information of software and Internet sites for the classroom or computer lab. The software and Internet sites are categorized by curricular areas. (9/24/02)

http://www.nwlincs.org/softreview/toc.htm
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The Splendid ESOL Web

This site is intended to help ESL teachers integrate technology into instruction. It contains activities that align to Arizona Adult Education Standards. (7/16/03)

http://cc.pima.edu/pcae/inst/splendidweb/
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The Study Place

The Study Place is a Web-based authoring tool that offers adult educators a simple way to create and deliver online learning activities to their adult learners. (3/19/01)

http://www.thestudyplace.org/
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Surfing for Substance

A professional development guide to integrating the World Wide Web (WWW) into adult literacy instruction. (2/5/01)

http://hub1.worlded.org/docs/surfing/index.htm
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Surf the Web: Web Browsers

A beginner's guide to using the web with information about web browsers, toolbars, etc. (5/8/03)

http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/12browser.htm
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Teaching and Learning with Internet Based Resources

Beginning to use the Internet can sometimes seem as grueling as participating in a marathon. This short course is designed to make the journey as informative and enjoyable as possible. With new technological developments always on the horizon, opportunties for learning are endless. This site gets you on your way, but notice there's no finish line to this journey. (2/5/01)

http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/fellowship/reports/susanc/inthome.htm
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Teaching ESOL using Word Processing: A Communicative Approach

Steve Quann and Diana Satin

This article discusses the issues involved in integrating technology into ESOL class. The article focuses on the need to consider the learners¹ computer and language skills simultaneously in introducing technology as a learning tool. Specific exercises are included. (2/27/01)

http://gseweb.harvard.edu/~ncsall/fob/2000/quann.html
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Tech21

TECH21 brings together technology, teachers, and adult learners by developing and testing models for virtual learning; identifying and documenting promising practices; developing and testing training components and professional development modules; and reporting on findings of the various research strands of the project. Read studies and preliminary findings of the projects under the Research link. (4/30/2004)

http://www.tech21.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=view&catid=1
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Technology Plan Development Tool

The Technology Plan Development Tool is an online database which allows program managers to proceed step-by-step through the technology planning process. It includes sections on: creating the planning team, preparing the vision statement, assessing the current status of a program, determining needs, goals and objectives, funding considerations, staff development and evaluating the plan. Free registration is required. (5/18/04)

http://www.otan.us/Techplans/Public/login.cfm?fuseaction=login
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TechTrain: Microsoft Access - Database

Tech Train's online tutorials offer an easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach. The Microsoft Access tutorial covers: database creation, query and mail merge. (7/28/03)

http://www.techtrainteam.com/services/olt/office2000/access.html
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TechTrain: Microsoft PowerPoint 2000

Tech Train's online tutorials offer an easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach. The Microsoft PowerPoint tutorial covers: creating, saving and printing slides, using spell check, changing fonts, adding clip art, transitions, animations and charts. (7/28/03)

http://www.techtrainteam.com/services/olt/office2000/ppt.html
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TechTrain: Overview of Microsoft Excel

Tech Train's online tutorials offer an easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach. The Microsoft Excel tutorial covers: creating, saving and printing spreadsheets, formatting a worksheet, formulas, functions, charts, graphs, sorting data, and clip art. (7/28/03)

http://www.techtrainteam.com/services/olt/office2000/xls.html
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Thirteen Ed Online Adult Ed

This site contains 24 ready-to-use lesson plans in subjects that are integral to adult education, such as reading, writing, and math. (4/10/03)

http://www.wnet.org/edonline/adulted/lessons.html
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TV411 Online

TV411 Online features interactive lessons and articles addressing themes of money, parenting, people, and health. Lessons improve reading, writing, vocabulary, math, and learning skills. In addition the site has a bulletin board to provide users with personalized support and a forum to share their writing and ideas. (3/18/03)

http://www.tv411.org
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Using Flexible Technology to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners: What Teachers Can Do

The Knowledge Brief explains how some standard technology resources already available at most K-12 schools—talking text, web resources, graphic organizing software, and word processors—can be used to support tailored, differentiated instruction. Although the intended audience is K-12 classroom teachers, adult educators will find some of the information applicable to their learners. Download the pdf for the free version of the Knowledge Brief. (6/23/05)

http://www.wested.org/cs/we/view/rs/763
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Using LINCS

This tutorial will assist you in navigating through the LINCS system. The course, conducted completely online, is designed exclusively for adult education and literacy practitioners. This course is available free of charge to adult education and literacy practitioners. To register to take the course for credit, go to:

http://www.wbtc.ciu10.com/eclass/courses/eclass_register/UsingLINC/usinglincssec3.htm

(5/21/03)

http://www.easternlincs.org/UsingLINCSTutorial/index.htm
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Using PowerPoint for ESL Teaching

This article is a basic introduction to the use of PowerPoint in the classroom. It discusses where to find teacher-created presentations, how to find resources such as tutorials, and how to use PowerPoint in different settings. There is a short section on the equipment needed to use PowerPoint. (7/16/03)

http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Fisher-PowerPoint.html
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Using Technology to Build Strategies for Reading and Writing

This article describes one way to help teachers hone their skills in choosing and using technology tools as scaffold supports for learning. (4/10/03)

http://www.donjohnston.com/newsletters/til2/Export1F.htm
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Using the Internet in Adult Literacy Instruction

This page is the "home base" for our 1998-99 Internet training workshops. Supported by Eastern LINCS, our workshops are designed as opportunities for teachers to explore ways in which the Internet might best be used in adult education. In addition to support material for specific workshops (outlines and handouts), this page also has links to resources that we have discussed in our workshops, as well as links to articles, tutorials and other sites that we think will be of interest to adult educators interested in using the Internet in instruction. (9/17/01)

http://hub1.worlded.org/
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Using the Internet in Instruction Projects

The focus here is very specific: these materials concern teaching students how to use the computer itself, or how get around the Internet. Strategies for integrating the computer and the Internet into other subject areas are scattered throughout the site. (9/17/01)

http://hub1.worlded.org/nelrctech/projects/index.htm
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A Visit to Copyright Bay

This web page explores "fair use" in the not-for-profit educational setting, enabling teachers to apply fair use practices in the classroom. (7/16/03)

http://www.stfrancis.edu/cid/copyrightbay/
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The WebQuest Page

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