CONNECT A Recap

In response to the many requests from our recent survey, we are printing a recap of the articles which have appeared in CONNECT since the first issue in the spring of 1997. All of the articles/reviews listed below are available in our online archives through the NALD Website at: www.nald.ca/connect.htm. This will bring you to the current issue. Scroll to bottom of the page and choose "Archives" or go to www.nald.ca/index.htm. (Please see page 20 for ordering information for print copies of back issues.)

Features

Technology and Adult Literacy in Canada (Vol.1, #1)
-the role technology plays in promoting and developing literacy in Canada, with reference to a report by the National Literacy Secretariat

Technology Planning - a Case Study (Vol.1, #1)
-includes information relevant to planning computer acquisition, reviewing educational software, etc.

Technology and Curriculum at the Learning Centre (Vol.1, #1)
-general information re: program at the Learning Centre

National Adult Literacy Database and AlphaCom (Vol.1, #1)
-NALD, Canada's adult literacy network

Technology Planning - Myths and Misconceptions (Vol.1, #2)
-unreasonable or high expectations about using computers to teach literacy students

AlphaOntario (Vol.1, #2)
-resources and services available through AlphaOntario

Use of Computers in the Multi-level Classroom (Vol.1, #2)
-use in a multi-level program

Learner Report on the Value of Computers in the Classroom (Vol.1, #2)
-Dan Haley reports on the role of computers as support

Guiding Principles for the Effective Use of Computers (Vol.1, #2)
-what motivates learners and teachers to use computers in the classroom

Designing Independent Learning Activities using Computer Based
Resources (Vol.1, #3)
-adopting learner centred approaches to teaching

Report from the Summer Institute on Literacy and Technology (Vol.1, #3)
-the annual summer institute at Dawson College

An Assessment of the Benefits and Features of Using Learning Software (Vol.1, #4)
-report of Annotated Bibliography of Software from the Ottawa Board of Education

Report from the Trillium Project (Vol.1, #4)
-the Rideau St. Youth Project

The Centre for Literacy 8th Annual Institute (Vol.1, #4)
-information about the event

Cross Canada Computer Conference (ILS Project) (Vol.2, #1)
-national study for adult literacy teachers and students & student conferencing

NALD Creates New Web Site (Vol.2, #1)
-new shareware site at NALD created by Ed Lowery

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