[Technology 1293] Re: Engaging software for adult learnersSusan Jones SUJones at parkland.eduFri Sep 21 09:40:57 EDT 2007
We have had SkillsTutor in our lab this past year, and while I rather like the grammar sections, the reading sections are most definitely geared towards children. ONe story even includes a question addressing the student, referring to "other children." It's also got errors here and there, which I hope get ironed out. Susan Jones Academic Development Specialist Academic Development Center Parkland College Champaign, IL 61821 sujones at parkland.edu Webmastress, http://www.resourceroom.net http://bicyclecu.blogspot.com >>> <Tina_Luffman at yc.edu> 9/12/2007 5:16 PM >>> Hi Caroline, The richest and most engaging software we have for Adilt Basic Education at Yavapai College is Skills Tutor. If we had to own any one program, this would be it. You can purchase this software according to the level needed. The language goes below third grade with LL levels. Math and Reading begin at third grade level. We also have had great success with Reading Power Modules from Steck-Vaughn, but it is older, and I am not sure if it is still available for sale. Best wishes for your computer lab. At COABE last spring in Philadelphia, it appeared to me that across the country, most of the more successful GED Online classes have Skills Tutor as one of their software programs. Thanks, Tina Tina Luffman Coordinator, Developmental Education Verde Valley Campus 928-634-6544 tina_luffman at yc.edu -----technology-bounces at nifl.gov wrote: ----- To: The Technology and Literacy Discussion List <technology at nifl.gov> From: Maggie Dyer <mdyer at webster.edu> Sent by: technology-bounces at nifl.gov Date: 09/12/2007 12:37PM Subject: [Technology 1271] Engaging software for adult learners Hi, I’m posting this on behalf of someone who isn’t on the list and is currently experiencing some problems with her e-mail so she can’t get on it anytime soon. I know you all are a rich resource of information and if you can assist, we both would appreciate it. Here’s her request: Maggie, Thank you for sharing my question with the technology listserv. I am looking for suggestions for engaging, adult literacy software. We are expanding our literacy program to include computer labs so that we can immediately assist students that would normally be placed on our waiting list. I need software for adults and teens who are low literate. I have found software for our elementary aged students that is very engaging. However, much of the software I have previewed for older audiences is much dryer. I do not want something for children, but would like something interesting. Any suggestions? Thanks, Caroline Caroline Mitchell YMCA Literacy Council 2635 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63118 Ph: 314-776-7102 Fax: 314-776-6872 Thanks, Responses can be sent to me at <mdyer at webster.edu> or to <CMitchell at ymcastlouis.org> I’ll compile responses for her and for the list if requested. Maggie Dyer -- Maggie Dyer LIFT-MO Missouri's Literacy Resource Center 815 Olive Street Suite 22 St. Louis, MO 63101 800-729-4443 (314) 678-4443 x 207 (314) 678-2938 fax http://www.lift-missouri.org ( http://www.lift-missouri.org/ ) ---------------------------------------------------- National Institute for Literacy Technology and Literacy mailing list Technology at nifl.gov To unsubscribe or change your subscription settings, please go to http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/technology Email delivered to tina_luffman at yc.edu ---------------------------------------------------- National Institute for Literacy Technology and Literacy mailing list Technology at nifl.gov To unsubscribe or change your subscription settings, please go to http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/technology Email delivered to sujones at parkland.edu
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