Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h46Fe9U07140; Tue, 6 May 2003 11:40:09 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 11:40:09 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <22C0723BCCD018409DD4321C15EE7B970370F0DA@cardinal.lhup.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Miller, Rachelle" <rmiller2@lhup.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:2818] Eastern LINCS on-line courses X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 2808 Lines: 61 Greetings: Mark your calendars and pass this information on to anyone you feel would benefit from taking these courses. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Using LINCS The next session will begin May 7, 2003 and end June 4, 2003. Perhaps you will have more time in the summer to concentrate on this course so we also have another session set to begin July 2, 2003 and end July 30, 2003. The course, conducted completely on-line, is designed exclusively for adult education and literacy practitioners. Participants will learn to efficiently use the Literacy Information and Communication System to locate resources for instruction, administrative issues, and research. Some of the features of LINCS that are highlighted include: the Calendar of Events, Grants Search, Hot Sites, and Special Collections. Using LINCS has been developed using the Blackboard course development software; the convenient and easy-to-use website style of the Blackboard course allows participants new to on-line learning adjust quickly to this professional development environment. Assignments include joining a class listserv, participating in group discussions, and searching the LINCS system to answer a variety of questions related to adult education and literacy. This course is available free of charge to adult education and literacy practitioners in the Eastern LINCS region. You can register by clicking here or following this link http://www.wbtc.ciu10.com/eclass/courses/eclass_register/UsingLINC/using lincssec3.htm. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Integrating Computer Technology into the Classroom The next session will begin May 7, 2003 and end June 4, 2003. Perhaps you will have more time in the summer to concentrate on this course so we also have another session set to begin June 4, 2003 and end July 2, 2003. A third session will also begin July 21, 2003 and end August 18, 2003. This on-line course guides adult education and literacy practitioners through ways to integrate computer technology into the classroom. Participants will explore: different types of computer software, use of the Internet, LINCS (Literacy Information aNd Communication System), and how to develop computer based learning activities. Examples of lessons to use and valuable Web sites will be provided. Participants will be required to complete quizzes, take an Internet scavenger hunt, create an acceptable use policy, and develop a final lesson plan. This course is available free of charge to adult education and literacy practitioners in the Eastern LINCS region. You can register by clicking here or following this link http://www.wbtc.ciu10.com/eclass/courses/eclass_register/Integrating/int _comp_tech_clasrm.htm.
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