Competency-based learning meets the needs of all learners. It is important to keep in mind, however, that all learners are different. In order to address the needs and interests of all learners, the units in this publication have been divided by Essential Life Skills and Individual Life Skills.
A compilation of links for literacy tutors. Divided into sections such as Children & Youth, Adult, and ESL, each website has been tested and lists of sample activities and commentaries are included.
ONLINE – The site is interactive and is best used by sitting at a computer.
OFFLINE – Activities, worksheets and materials can all be printed and distributed to learners.
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This website review from CONNECT features a grammar and business English website by English International Lyon. The focus of the site is business English. It provides online activities on a wide range of grammar topics.
This website review from CONNECT features Math Goodies. Math Goodies is a website full of interactive lessons, worksheets, flashcards, and puzzles for learners, as well as forums and articles for teachers.
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.
This website review from CONNECT features a website from Memphis City Schools. The site contains online computer modules that can be used for professional development.
This website review from CONNECT feature The Beehive by the One Economy Corporation, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. The Beehive provides basic information on topics such as money, health, jobs, school and family.