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Download full textScheffer, Ludo C. P. – NCAL Connections, 1995
SHELCOM, an adult education project in homeless shelters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, investigated the effects of using computer technology on participants' writing and communication skills. The project consisted of 2-hour workshops, twice weekly, complemented by online support and instruction. Learners paired across the city worked on creating…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Communication Skills, Computer Networks
