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Melia, Josie – 1986
Writing groups can use word processors or microcomputers in many different types of writing activities. Four hour-long sessions at a word processor with the help of a skilled word processing tutor have been found to be sufficient to provide a working knowledge of word processing. When two or three students enrolled in a writing class are assigned…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Writing
Download full textAdult Literacy and Basic Skills Unit, London (England). – 1993
This training package, which is designed for use by tutors teaching basic skills in a variety of adult education settings throughout the United Kingdom, consists of four booklets. The first two booklets explain how to use Microsoft Works word processing and spreadsheet software. Each contains instructions for using the Microsoft products in MS DOS…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Behavioral Objectives, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Leonard, Janet – 1987
This practical manual is designed for teachers involved in adult basic education (in particular, teachers of bilingual and adult literacy students) who would like to introduce their students to word processing through the language curriculum. A range of activities linking language and word processing skills is suggested. The tasks can be…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Bilingual Education, Computer Uses in Education
Smith, Glenys – 1989
This guide offers suggestions for developing learning materials for self-instruction by adults. It is based on methods used in the Bristol (England) Open Learning Centre. The guide covers the following topics: (1) using open (self-instructional) materials with basic education students; (2) supplying support for instructional materials; (3)…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Autoinstructional Aids
Preston, Christina – 1995
This book, which is designed for nonspecialist literacy teachers and lecturers, provides an overview of the role of computers in literacy, language, and communication. The preface includes selected views regarding the relationship between literacy, culture, and change and the essay "Domains of Literacy" by Gunther Kress. Discussed next…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Check Lists, Classroom Techniques
Balde, Maatje; And Others – 1989
Twenty adult education programs being conducted in the Netherlands are described in the case studies in this packet. The courses range from adult basic education to continuing education courses in languages, from basic nursing courses to advanced neurology. The following programs are profiled: (1) open school (Balde); (2) study house for adults…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Case Studies
