Hello, everyone.
 
It's me again, for the fourth time today. Well, it's  Monday, and I
haven't posted in couple of weeks and do have information to get out. 
 
 I wanted to let folks know about a new, downloadable brief, availalable
on the CAELA Network Web site at the Center for Applied Linguistics
(CAL). http://www.cal.org/caelanetwork/pd_resources/usestechnology.html
<http://www.cal.org/caelanetwork/pd_resources/usestechnology.html>   
 
Written by Sarah Catherine K. Moore of CAL (and the CAELA Network, a
project of CAL), the brief is titled Uses of Technology in the
Instruction of Adult English Language Learners.
 
The brief discusses three ways of using technology with adults learning
English-onsite, blended, and online-and briefly describes examples of
some specific technologies and programs for adults learning English. The
brief concludes by identifying issues to consider when using technology
and by offering suggestions for further research. Although specific
programs are mentioned, they are provided solely as examples; their
inclusion in the brief is not intended as a product endorsement. 
 
Why use technology in instruction of adult English language learners?
Data show that in the 2005-2006 program year, adult English language
learners received an average of 72 hours of classroom instruction, less
than 2 hours per week. Integrating technology in instruction for adult
English language learners may offer the flexibility to extend learning
beyond that available in a formal program and thus increase
opportunities for language and literacy learning. It may also offer
access to new opportunities for interaction among students and between
teachers and students. 
 
You can download the brief at
http://www.cal.org/caelanetwork/pd_resources/usestechnology.html
<http://www.cal.org/caelanetwork/pd_resources/usestechnology.html>   
 
Miriam
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Miriam Burt
moderator, Discussion list for those working with adult English language
learners
mburt at cal.org
 
 
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