National Adult Literacy Database

Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials

Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)

Collection: Learning Materials

This math video tutorial introduces the principles for multiplying and dividing with fractions.

The instructor points out that multiplication and division of fractions, unlike addition and subtraction, do not require a common denominator.

He uses several problems to illustrate the two operations and also explains how to reduce fractions to their simplest form at various stages of the calculations.

Added: 2012-03-20

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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials

Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)

Collection: Learning Materials

This video tutorial gives learners a chance to practise multiplying and dividing with fractions.

The tutorial includes three problems. Learners can pause the video while they work out the problems on their own, then restart it to see the instructor’s detailed solutions.

Two of the problems involve multiplying or dividing a fraction by another fraction, while the third problem requires the learner to multiply or divide a fraction by a whole number.

Added: 2012-03-20

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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials

Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)

Collection: Learning Materials

This video tutorial offers an introduction to multiplication with decimals.

The instructor leads the learner step by step through the process of solving three problems, each one a little more challenging than the one before.

The tutorial also offers a brief review of borrowing, carrying, and the order of operations.

Added: 2012-04-23

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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials

Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)

Collection: Learning Materials

This video tutorial offers learners the chance to practise the skills required to multiply with decimals.

It includes three problems of increasing complexity, each involving decimals. Learners are asked to pause the video while they work out the problems on their own.

Then they can restart the video and see the instructor’s detailed solutions to the problems.

Added: 2012-04-23

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Authors: Daniel A. Wagner

Collection: Research Materials

This brief overview explores some commonly held beliefs about adult literacy, and what the reality seems to be based on the research. The discussion then turns to several opportunities in the field which should be researched further, and which hold considerable potential for increasing adult literacy in the US.

Added: 1993-01-01

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Women's Education des femmes, Summer 1992 - Vol. 9, No. 4

Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)

Authors: Jean Wasegijig

Collection: Research Materials

The author talks about her abusive marriage and it effects on her physically, socially, emotionally, and psychologically.

Added: 2004-08-03

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Volume 2

Series: Working Lives

Authors: Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador

Collection: Learning Materials

This is the second in the series, Working Lives, four volumes designed to provide relevant and engaging literacy materials that speak directly to the concerns and interests of adult learners. All essays in each volume are accompanied by questions for discussion and, where necessary, word lists and follow-up notes and activities.

Funders:

• OLES

Added: 2005-06-13

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Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy

Authors: Peter Wilson

Collection: Learning Materials

This Technical Tips article from CONNECT provides information about a simple way to create Web pages.

Funders:

• OLES

Added: 2003-07-18

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Creating Opportunities for Learning with Computer Technology for Homeless People

Authors: Sheree Wells

Collection: Research Materials

Beat the Street is a program of Frontier College offering basic literacy instruction and upgrading to street youth and homeless adults. A computer lab with Internet access was donated to Beat the Street in 1996. This report is about Beat the Street's study of computer technology and how it can be used effectively. The intent is to provide the literacy community with relevant information about the challenges that are presented when using technology as an educational tool. The issues discussed include: accessibility; effective planning; elements for building a solid foundation; supporting instructional activities with software.

For more information, contact: Beat the Street, 290 Jarvis St., Toronto,ON M5B 2C5 Tel. (416) 979-3361, Fax (416) 979-3292

Funders:

• OLES

Added: 2000-08-22

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Literacy and Homelessness Information & Referral Protocol

Authors: Jeanine Luce, Robert Davis, Renaud Saint Cyr, Judi Snively, Jayne Caldwell, Monica Waldman, Dawn Antone

Collection: Learning Materials

This document, a result of a project entitled "StreetReach", is an information and referral protocol for use by agencies serving people who are homeless to assist them in referring potential learners to literacy services.
The object of this protocol is to provide staff in drop-ins and shelters information which will enable them to: understand and be aware of the issue of literacy; identify a person with literacy issues; talk to the client regarding literacy needs in a safe and supportive way; and find out the best place to refer participants with literacy needs.

Funders:

• OLES

Added: 2004-02-10

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