Computer assisted instruction

This lesson plan from CONNECT teaches leaners how to use the spelling tool in Word 97.

This lesson plan from CONNECT teaches basic editing skills including inserting and deleting text and spaces. Recipes are used as sample documents.

This website review from CONNECT features Randall's Listening Lab. This site allows learners to listen to and read a variety of conversations and texts. Each text is followed by a quiz.

This website review from CONNECT features Firstfind.info, a directory of websites that provide basic information on common topics of interest.

This software review from CONNECT features Accu-Reading by Merit Software. This software helps literacy learners improve reading skills required for higher education.

This software review from CONNECT features ConneXions. ConneXions was developed to help individuals with developmental, learning, literacy and/or language barriers gain confidence using public transit.

This Technical Tips article from CONNECT provides information about how to make your own compact disks using CD drives and CD burners.

This Technical Tips article from CONNECT provides information about organizing files and folders on the computer.

This lesson plan from CONNECT teaches the format for writing a personal letter, while practicing writing skills.

This book review from CONNECT features The Technology Toolkit, the account of a literacy and technology initiative by the Brooklyn Public Library. The Technology Toolkit describes the learners' experiences with this program, and provides a resource for instructors who wish to help adults learn computer skills.