Return-Path: <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.3/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id TAA10988; Tue, 27 Jun 2000 19:06:18 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 19:06:18 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <s958cfd7.045@gwsmtp.ohsu.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Lisa Laufenberg" <laufenbe@ohsu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:2998] Re: Technology and Family Literacy X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 5.5.3.1 Status: O Content-Length: 8486 Lines: 260 John, Nancy: Any chance there is more information on the Seminar on Family Literacy for Migrant Families? Do you have dates for next year? Lisa >>> nsledd@famlit.org 06/26 4:22 AM >>> John Fleischman, Director of Instructional Technology and Learning Resources in Sacramento County, California, recently presented a "Seminar on Family Literacy for Migrant Families" and provided a marvelous list of web sites. I thought you all might be interested, so John gave permission to put the entire document on our listserv. Hope you find some useful sites here.... Nancy Sledd, NIFL-Family list moderator Seminar on Family Literacy for Migrant Families Washington, DC Presentation: Technology and Family Literacy Date: June 9, 2000 Presenter: John Fleischman Director, Instructional Technology & Learning Resources Sacramento County Office of Education Email: jfleischman@scoe.net Web sites mentioned during the presentation: Computer Hardware A modern computer is absolutely essential for Web-based instruction. However, new thin clients and Net appliances offer new low cost solutions for providing Web-based instruction in family literacy learning environments. Apple Computer http://www.apple.com The iMac and iBook computers are fast low-cost products that offer simple Internet connectivity. Gateway http://www.gateway.com Gateway computers have a wide range of offerings, consistently get good reviews, and offer special pricing for schools. Dell Computer http://www.dell.com For many years, Dell has been the darling machine for business. You may pay a bit more but the company has a solid reputation for quality and good technical support. WebTV (Sony, Phillips Magnavox, RCA and Mitsubishi) http://www.webtv.com Microsoft provides the WebTV service but does not make the WebTV hardware. http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer/webtv http://www.magnavox.com http://www.rca.com http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/webtv.htm Sony, Phillips Magnavox, RCA and Mitsubishi manufacture and distribute the WebTV hardware. i-opener http://www.netpliance.com Recently released Net appliance. The advertising states, "All the fun of the Internet without a computer." Essential Software Netscape Navigator and Netscape Communicator http://www.netscape.com Netscape Communicator Web browser software. Current full release version is 4.73. Microsoft Internet Explorer http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. Current full release version for Windows V.5.1; Mac is V.4.5. RealPlayer http://www.real.com A plug-in that allows you to hear on-demand audio and video via the Internet. Current release is RealPlayer 7. Macromedia Shockwave and Flash http://www.macromedia.com Plug-ins that allow you view animation and entertainment delivered via the Web. Adobe Acrobat Reader http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Software that allows you to view fully formatted documents through your Web browser. Instructional Unit and Lesson Plan Resources Blue Web'N http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn Blue Web'n is a searchable database of about 1000 outstanding Internet learning sites categorized by subject area, audience, and type (lessons, activities, projects, resources, references, & tools). GEM - The Gateway to Educational Materials http://www.thegateway.org The key to one-stop, any-stop access to high quality lesson plans, curriculum units and other education resources on the Internet. Microsoft Lesson Collection http://www.k12.msn.com A set of free tools to help teachers search for lesson plans that match their local or state curriculum standards. Microsoft site server-based technology searches through lesson plans indexed from multiple sites on the Internet. SCORE - Schools of California Online Resources for Educators http://www.score.k12.ca.us Resources and lesson plans in the areas of science, history, language arts, and mathematics. All lessons are categorized by grade level and based on a standards framework. Professional Resources America Reads http://www.ed.gov/americareads Information for teachers, family members, childcare providers on helping young children learn to read. The Children's Literature Web Guide http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html Internet resources related to books for children and young adults. ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English and Communication http://www.indiana.edu/~eric_rec Educational materials, services, and coursework for parents, educators, and students interested in the language arts. Family Literacy - NIFL LINCS Regional Hubs Special Collection http://literacy.kent.edu/Midwest/FamilyLit/index.html Fact sheets, locally produced materials, professional development, instructional links and news. National Center for Family Literacy http://www.famlit.org Information about NCFL, publications, National Family Literacy Day, and links to other resources. Outreach and Technical Assistance Network http://www.otan.dni.us A comprehensive collection of online resources for adult educators. Instructional Resources Ask Dr. Math http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/dr-math.html Ask Dr. Math is a question-and-answer service for K-12 math students and their teachers. The site includes an extensive help guide and a searchable archive of math terms, grouped by grade level and topic. B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper http://www.bjpinchbeck.com Extensive links by subject area, maintained by a pre-teenager! Dave's ESL Cafe http://eslcafe.com Dave's Café is one of the best Web-based resources for English as a Second Language. The site includes a wide range of activities and interactive environments. Students can write on the Graffiti Wall, learn American idioms, take a wide range of interactive quizzes, and much more. Funbrain.com http://www.funbrain.com The title says it all. Funschool.Com http://www.funschool.com Engaging educational content for children. Pages are updated regularly with new activities and curriculum. KidsCom http://www.kidscom.com An educational and entertaining electronic playground for kids 4 to 15. Little Explorers http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/Dictionary.html A wonderful educational site for preschoolers and elementary school students. NOVA Online http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova Learners will find a wide range of interesting subject matter and fun activities. WebMath http://www.webmath.com The WebMath site features "fill-in" forms where students can type in math problems that are giving them trouble. These interactive forms are linked to powerful programs that instantly analyze the problem and, when possible, provide a step-by-step solution. Yahooligans! http://www.yahooligans.com Similar to Yahoo but designed to present links for children. Web Authoring Tools Click to Learn http://www.click2learn.com/c2l/authoring/0,1522,,00.html To preview, click on "take a test drive." User can add graphics, audio and video to their online materials by clicking on a media catalog. This site has an easy to use, fill in the blanks layout. Ed Tech Tools (Quiz Center) http://motted.hawaii.edu Randomizes multiple-choice questions. Provides option of immediate feedback or emails responses to instructor. Administrative menu allows teacher to easily add or delete students. Homestead http://www.homestead.com This site is very easy to use and has powerful drag and drop tools. Interactive Exercise Maker http://lang.swarthmore.edu/makers/index.htm User creates glossary and cloze exercises by putting words in brackets. Dragging exercise lets students drag pictures to words for matching. Good two-column matching. Quia http://www.quia.com Posts games and quizzes to Quia's Web site. Teacher invites students to activity's URL. Teacher can view/use other people's activities that were created at this site. Easy to use. The Study Place http://www.thestudyplace.org A new resource from the Cyberstep Project that offers a very simple process for developing online learning materials for adult learners. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ John Fleischman, Director Instructional Technology & Learning Resources Sacramento County Office of Education Email: jfleischman@scoe.net Telephone: 916-228-2582 Fax: 916-228-2563 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Nancy Sledd Training Specialist National Center for Family Literacy 325 West Main Street, Suite #200 Waterfront Plaza Louisville, KY 40202-4251 (502) 584-1133 ext.142 (502) 584-0172 fax
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