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41. Using Technology Effectively - Final Report (2000)
In 1997-98, technology was introduced to the former Southwestern Ontario Adult Literacy Network (SOALN) through the "Preparing for Technological Change" project. One of the objectives of this project was to provide every program within the network with assistance on obtaining the equipment, software and basic training to begin using the Internet, E-mail and the AlphaCom facilities. It became apparent that more was needed to further the use and effectiveness of these methods of communication and information distribution.
This project was initiated to study and implement the further development of skills in the areas of communication methods and information distribution. This report outlines the steps that were taken and the outcomes that resulted in order to meet the project proposals. To order a copy : Literacy Link South Central, 475 Caradoc St. South, Strathroy ON N7G 2R1, Tel. (519) 246-1577 or 1-800-561-6896, Fax (519) 246-1414, E-mail : llsc@ican.net WWW : http://www.llsc.on.ca/ This report is available online in NALD's Full-Text Documents. (01.02.08)
Added: 2001-02-08
42. Highlights from the Final Report of the International Adult Literacy Survey (2000)
Literacy in the Information Age
Series: International Adult Literacy Survey
Authors: National Literacy Secretariat (NLS), Secrétariat national à l'alphabétisation (SNA)
Literacy in the Information Age, the final report from the International Adult Literacy Survey, presents evidence on the nature and magnitude of the literacy gaps faced by OECD countries. It offers new insights into the factors that influence the development of adult skills in various settings - at home, at work and across the 20 countries for which comparable household assessment results are included. Findings point to large differences in the average level and population distribution of literacy skills both within and between countries. Low literacy skills are evident among all adult groups in significant - albeit varying - proportions. Literacy proficiency varies considerably according to home background factors and educational attainment in most of the countries surveyed. However, the relationship between literacy skills and educational attainment is complex.
Many adults have managed to attain high levels of literacy proficiency despite a low level of education; conversely, some have low literacy skills despite a high level of education. These differences matter both economically and socially: literacy effects, labour quality and flexibility, employment, training opportunities, income from work and wider participation in civic society. Improving the literacy skills of the population remains a large challenge for policy makers. The results suggest that high-quality foundation learning in schools is important but insufficient as a sole means to that end. Policies directed at the workplace and family settings are also needed. The employers' role in promoting and rewarding literacy skills is particularly important for skills development.
This report can be ordered at a cost of $31 US, from : OECD, 2, rue André Pascal, 75775 Paris Cedex 16, France, Tel. +33 (0)1.45.24.82.00, Fax +33 (0)1.45.24.19.50, E-mail: sales@oecd.org WWW : http://www.oecd.org/ Highlights of the document are available online at : http://www.nald.ca/fulltext/nls/ials/infoage/infoage1.htm (00.07.18)
Added: 2000-04-20
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43. Education and Enlightenment: Literacy Awareness Kit (2000)
Authors: Darlene Brown, Ilze Epners, Anne, M. Gauvin
General objective is to educate the stakeholders and enlighten the potential literacy clientele to the benefits and value of continued literacy education for all.
Added: 2003-06-24
44. Strategies For Worker-Centred Learning (2000)
A Handbook for Unions on Bringing Union
Authors: Janet Dassinger
This handbook has been created by the NLS in order to:
• Emphasize the value and importance of integrating learning strategies into a union's core activities
• Share the growing body of information, knowledge and expertise about workplace learning between unions and central bodies
• Encourage new groups to be more systematic about planning organizationally before seeking NLS or other project funding
• Provide practical, relevant information and sample documents to unions about planning training such as funding proposals, formats and summaries of organizational needs assessments, policy statements on literacy and education, and program descriptions and evaluations.
Added: 2003-06-24
45. Designing Our Future - Women's Learning, Education & Training in Canada, 2000 & Beyond (2000)
Congress Report, March 2 - 5, 2000
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
This is a report of a conference on women's learning, education and training in Canada which took place March 2-5, 2000 and was hosted by the Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW), in collaboration with the National Women's Reference Group on Labour Market Issues (NWRG). The conference brought together a diversity of women from across Ontario and the rest of Canada to discuss the status of women's learning, education and training in this country and to strategize for the future.
The aim of the conference was to examine the current status of women's learning, education and training in Canada, and the continued role of a national organization addressing these issues. Six overarching theme areas were identified: Learning, Work and Gender Equity; Technology and Women's Learning; Women's Literacy Education; Learning and Trauma; Older Women and Learning; Supporting Women's Learning
Added: 2003-10-07
46. Literacy in Canada (2000)
Series: Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet
Authors: Movement for Canadian Literacy
The Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet series is a series of two-pager highlights on literacy and related topics.
This Fact Sheet highlights Literacy in Canada. Millions of Canadian adults can't work well with words and numbers.
Added: 2004-11-04
47. Literacy and Citizenship (2000)
Series: Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet
Authors: Movement for Canadian Literacy
The Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet series is a series of two-pager highlights on literacy and related topics.
This Fact Sheet highlights Literacy and Citizenship. To participate fully in civic life, citizens must have the skills necessary to access and act upon information. Literacy is more than just a tool. It is a necessity for citizenship.
Added: 2004-11-04
48. Literacy and Families (2000)
Series: Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet
Authors: Movement for Canadian Literacy
The Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet series is a series of two-pager highlights on literacy and related topics.
This Fact Sheet highlights Literacy and Families. Literacy supports healthy family development and vice versa.
Added: 2004-11-04
49. Literacy and Older Adults (2000)
Series: Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet
Authors: Movement for Canadian Literacy
The Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet series is a series of two-pager highlights on literacy and related topics.
This Fact Sheet highlights Literacy and Older Adults and how the older a person is, the less likely her or she is to have the literacy skills needed for everyday life in Canada.
Added: 2004-11-04
50. Literacy and the Workforce (2000)
Series: Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet
Authors: Movement for Canadian Literacy
The Literacy is for Life Fact Sheet series is a series of two-pager highlights on literacy and related topics.
This Fact Sheet highlights Literacy and the Workforce; how employees with higher literacy skills earn more income, are less likely to be unemployed, have greater opportunities for job mobility, are more likely to find full-time work, and are more likely to receive further training. They also report higher self-esteem and fewer occupational injuries.
Added: 2004-11-04
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