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41. Technology Workshop 2 For Instructors Tutors and Coordinators (2007)
Series: ALT Technology Workshops Manuals
Authors: Advancing Learning Technology
Collection: Learning Materials
This manual is intended for literacy instructors, tutors and coordinators. While it has been written for the participants of a computer and information technology workshop, this manual would also be useful to individuals wishing to learn on their own. The following topics are covered in this manual:
- Microsoft Word for newsletter and flyers
- Creating a Power Point presentation
- Microsoft Excel database - basics, attendance and budget
- Computer maintenance and security
- Online learning - sources of information
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Added: 2008-02-28
42. Intermediate Technology Workshop For Learners (2007)
Series: ALT Technology Workshops Manuals
Authors: Advancing Learning Technology
Collection: Learning Materials
This manual offers learners who already have some basic computer skills information and instruction on more advanced computer topics. This manual is intended to be used in a hands-on intermediate-level workshop. Topics discussed include
- Exploring Windows
- Word processing
- Internet as a research tool
- Email management
- Basic computer maintenance
- Online learning sites
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Added: 2008-02-28
43. Basic Technology Workshop For Learners (2007)
Series: ALT Technology Workshops Manuals
Authors: Advancing Learning Technology
Collection: Learning Materials
This manual offers learners basic information about computers and information technology and is intended to be used in a hands-on workshop . It uses pictures and relatively simple and straightforward text to introduce learners to computers and explain how to use common software and programs. Topics discussed include
- Windows desktop
- using Windows
- using the mouse
- Wordpad
- Paint
- internet basics
- email basics
- online learning sites
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Added: 2008-02-28
44. Toward a "whole life" approach (2007)
A guide to learning disabilities resources for adult literacy educators
Authors: Nora D. Randall, Suzanne Smythe
Collection: Research Materials
This reference guide is written for adult literacy educators looking for resources to support their practice in the area of learning disabilities(LD). The authors treat learning disabilities as a “whole life” issue that shapes not only literacy and learning, but also people’s self-esteem, family and work life. They have identified six principles of practice in LD that support this whole life approach and have organized their review accordingly:
1. Finding out about learning disabilities and how it shapes adult literacy work.
2. Building relationships of trust and dialogue through intake, screening and learning profiles.
3. “LD-friendly” instructional strategies and supports inside and outside the classroom.
4. Addressing issues such as fear, low self esteem, anxiety, experiences of violence, poverty and isolation.
5. Changing how the world thinks about LD: system advocacy, self advocacy and awareness raising.
6. Continuing the conversation: Self-directed professional development.
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Added: 2008-02-29
45. Adult Learning in Canada: A Comparative Perspective (2007)
Results from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey
Series: International Adult Literacy Survey
Authors: Kjelle Rubenson, Richard Desjardins, Ee-Seul Yoon
Collection: Research Materials
This report uses the results of the 2003 Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey to describe adult learning in Canada. The goal of the report is to present a comprehensive portrait of adult learning including participation in organized forms of adult learning, both formal and non-formal, as well as informal learning. The report addresses differences in participation between selected countries and within Canada and notes changes in participation patterns. Findings from the 2003 Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey are, when appropriate, compared to results from the 1994-1998 International Adult Literacy Survey. In addition to a detailed introduction, this document includes the following sections:
Chapter 1 - International, provincial and territorial comparisons of adult learning
Chapter 2 -Adult learning: who is being left out?
Chapter 3 -Adult learning and the world of work
Added: 2008-03-03
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46. Women's Art & Literacies: Scaffolding learning & supporting, planning & participation through a series of art workshops (2007)
Report
Authors: Cheryl Brown
Collection: Learning Materials
In 2006 - 2007, Quality Learning New Brunswick worked with women living in one of New Brunswick's largest public housing neighbourhoods to develop and deliver a series of art workshops. The goal of these workshops was to provide networking, support and skill-building for women and teenage girls known to be experiencing severe isolation, exposure to ongoing violence, or other similar stressful life circumstances (low literacy, poor self-esteem, economic dependency).
In this report, the authors evaluate the success of this project as a means of creating a strong network of peer support. Their report contains the following sections:
- project summary
- approach
- partnerships
- goals
- project narratives and outcomes
- evaluation
- conclusion
- references
Added: 2008-03-12
47. Plan a Family-Fun-Day! (2007)
A How-to-Kit
Authors: NWT Literacy Council
Collection: Learning Materials
This How-to-Kit was developed by the NWT Literacy Council to help families and communities celebrate literacy. It offers advice on how to plan a family fun day and contains a planning checklist as wells as lots of ideas for activities, games, activity sheets and crafts.
Added: 2008-03-14
48. How-to-Kit Literacy Survivor (2007)
Survivor: Outwit, Outplay, Outsmart
Collection: Learning Materials
This "How To Kit" is one in a series of kits developed to help organizations celebrate literacy in the NWT. Literacy Survivor contains fun literacy activities and games geared toward older children, youth and their families. The activities in this kit can be done at a youth centre, at a family literacy night, in the classroom or at home. Literacy Survivor includes such activities as brain teasers, word search puzzles, and tricky word problems, as well as helpful hints for organizing a community Literacy Survivor event.
Added: 2008-03-20
49. Health Information Needs Assessment of Adult Learners in PEI (2007)
Authors: PEI Literacy Alliance
Collection: Research Materials
This report presents the findings of a health information needs assessment conducted by the PEI Literacy Alliance. The Alliance aims to improve health literacy for Islanders. To help reach this goal, the Alliance conducted a health information needs assessment of people with low-literacy skills, focusing on people enrolled in adult education classes who have level two literacy skills. During focus group discussions, participants were asked about their experiences obtaining health information and how it could be easier for them to get. In addition to a description of the research and a discussion of the key findings, this report also includes suggestions on how to improve the communication of health information to adult learners.
Added: 2008-03-20
50. Domestic Abuse Outreach Program (2007)
Information Package for Women
Authors: READ Saskatoon, Saskatoon Family Support Centre
Collection: Research Materials
The Domestic Abuse Outreach Program, at the Saskatoon Family Support Centre, provides services to women who are being abused or who have been in abusive relationships. This document contains information about the program and includes a listing of emergency numbers. In addition, it offers important information about abuse, domestic violence, and legal protection for victims, as well as advice on how to stay safe and letting go of a violent partner.
Added: 2008-03-25
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