Recent items in CONNECT
1. Réussir en math (1999)
A skill-based approach to mathematics
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Tom Ciancone
This is a review of a French computer software program with a skill-based approach to learning basic mathematical concepts including place value, the four basic operations, decimals, fractions, percentages and metric measurement. At the time of the review, the program was only available in French, with an English version expected soon.
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2. Lectra (1999)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
This shareware review from CONNECT describes Lectra.
This shareware provides exercises for learners to practise reading skills based on text generated by learners themselves or by instructors.
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3. Lesson 15: Indenting and Lists (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Elyse Schwartz
This lesson plan from CONNECT introduces indenting and typing bulleted and numbered lists in Word 97.
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Added: 2003-08-01
4. Lesson 16: Business Letters (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
This lesson plan from CONNECT provides learners with practice writing and typing a simple complaint letter.
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5. Buying a New Computer - Part IV (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
This Technical Tips article from CONNECT is the forth in a series of five articles about buying a new computer. This article focuses on adapter cards and ports.
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6. Buying a New Computer - Part III (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
This Technical Tips article from CONNECT is the third in a series of five articles that provide information that can be used when purchasing a new computer. This article focuses on sound cards, video cards and monitors.
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7. Computer Guides for Adult Learners (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
This book review from CONNECT features a series of four computer guides produced by the Halifax Immigrant Learning Centre. The four guides are titled: Corel Word Perfect 8, Microsoft Word 97, Microsoft Word 2000 and The Internet: Using Microsoft Explorer.
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8. Reading and Writing for Life (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Elyse Schwartz
This software review from CONNECT features Reading and Writing for Life by the Nectar Foundation. This software contains an exhaustive list of reading and writing strategies for a variety of text types found in day-to-day life.
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Added: 2003-08-01
9. Type & Talk (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Diane McCargar
This software review from CONNECT describes Type & Talk by TextHELP. Type & Talk is word processing software that assists learners with the reading and writing process by providing tools such as text-to-speech, a phonetic spell checker and word prediction.
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10. TV411 (2003)
Series: CONNECT: Canada's Resource Publication on Technology & Adult Literacy
Authors: Elyse Schwartz
This website review from CONNECT features TV411. TV411 in an interactive website where adults can strengthen their literacy and math skills while reading about practical topics.
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