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Curricula
Development
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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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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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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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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document info
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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document info
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
More
document info
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/
More document info
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
More document info
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
More document info
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/
More document info
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
More document info
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
More document info
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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document info
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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document info
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
More
document info
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
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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The WebQuest Page
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented
activity in which most or all of the information used
by learners is drawn from the Web. This site is designed
to serve as a resource for teachers or tutors who
are using the WebQuest model to teach with the web. (1/12/01)
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html
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Web Teacher: Your Source for Web Knowledge
This site is a self-paced Internet tutorial covering web basics to
in-depth information about the World Wide Web. It can be used as a private
tutorial or the basis for group instruction. Free online tech support and
mentoring program is available. (9/24/02)
http://www.webteacher.org/windows.html
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document info
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Lesson Plans
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
More document info
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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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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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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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/
More document info
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
More document info
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
More document info
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/
More document info
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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document info
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
More document info
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
More document info
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/
More
document info
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
More document info
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
More
document info
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
More document info
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
More document info
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/
More document info
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
More document info
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
More
document info
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
More
document info
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
More
document info
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
More document info
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
More document info
Web Teacher: Your Source for Web Knowledge
This site is a self-paced Internet tutorial covering web basics to
in-depth information about the World Wide Web. It can be used as a private
tutorial or the basis for group instruction. Free online tech support and
mentoring program is available. (9/24/02)
http://www.webteacher.org/windows.html
More
document info
return to top
Links
to Other Resources
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
More document info
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/
More document info
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/
More
document info
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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document info
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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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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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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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/
More
document info
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
More document info
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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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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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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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 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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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
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented
activity in which most or all of the information used
by learners is drawn from the Web. This site is designed
to serve as a resource for teachers or tutors who
are using the WebQuest model to teach with the web. (1/12/01)
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html
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Web Teacher: Your Source for Web Knowledge
This site is a self-paced Internet tutorial covering web basics to
in-depth information about the World Wide Web. It can be used as a private
tutorial or the basis for group instruction. Free online tech support and
mentoring program is available. (9/24/02)
http://www.webteacher.org/windows.html
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Online Courses
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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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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Procedural Guides
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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