Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id iA1K7Nd17203; Mon, 1 Nov 2004 15:07:23 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 15:07:23 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <s186506a.066@mail.jsi.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Steve Quann" <steve_quann@worlded.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10522] Re: software X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.5.1 Status: O Content-Length: 1441 Lines: 56 Dottie (and others), You might find the following page helpful in your selection of software: http://tech.worlded.org/docs/cesol/software.htm Also, I would suggest encouraging teachers to have learners share a computer. Even if there are enough, this interaction can facilitate dialogue and help each student work with the computer and software. Steve Quann NCSALL and NELRC World Education 44 Farnsworth Street Boston, MA 617.482.9485 >>> dottie@shattuck.net 11/1/2004 2:49:04 PM >>> Hello, colleagues! I know this question has been asked before, but please bear with -- and update --me. Tri-District Adult ESL recently received a grant! Naturally, my boss wants to get some computer software for ESL adults, esp. Beginners. I must be honest -- I'm not very fond of computer-assisted learning for Beginners. I think Beginners need to communicate w/humans, not machines. However, I can see the benefits of a "back-up system" in our multi-level, open-entry classes. So............. What software do you suggest? Any particular one we should NOT get? Anything with dialogs? Pronunciation basics? Literacy basics? How do you use the materials? Also, do you know of any good videos that focus on basics, including the alphabet & numbers. Use my personal email unless you think others here are also interested. Thanks! Dottie Shattuck dottie@shattuck.net Tri-District Adult Edu. York County, SC
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