Technology

This software review from CONNECT describes Explore Canada. This software presents Canadian history, geography and heritage in a multimedia format.
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(reviewed by Connie Belanger, Ottawa Board of Education for the CONNECT National Newsletter on Adult Literacy and Technology, October 1997, Issue #3)

This lesson plan from CONNECT teaches learners how to read and understand surveys. Learners also practise using spreadsheets to create tables and generate charts.

This report from CONNECT describes the software The Academy of Reading. This software helps develop reading skills.

This lesson plan from CONNECT provides practice writing sentences to complete a story. Learners also receive practice composing short texts in a word processing program.

This lesson plan from CONNECT teachers learners how to use a calculator on the computer. Learners also receive practice using a mouse.

This software review from CONNECT describes Literacy Encounters. This kit consists of a CD-ROM and five videos which provide learners with language experience in meaningful contexts such as shopping in a supermarket.

This booklet is designed as an introductory learning session to the internet and the use of email.

The author describes how libraries can improve their websites by making it easier for users to find information about adult literacy resources and services, both in the library and beyond.

Assistive technology can be any item, piece of equipment or system that helps work around or compensate for a disability, whether it is a learning disability or a physical disability.

This is a report on the National Literacy Secretariat's "Policy Conversation on New Technologies and Literacy." It provides background information about the NLS and an overview of some new technologies. It also explains the policy conversation process, which was intended to obtain information and opinions from the public about whether or not a policy on literacy and technology is needed and if it is, what some of its components might be.