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Direct linkAde-Ojo, Gordon O.; Yacoub, Raed – Studies in the Education of Adults, 2019
This article provides an argument for the recognition of complementary alternative literacy learning spaces (CALLS) as a strategy for operationalising the notion of multi-literacies in classroom practice. The paper draws empirical evidence from a small-case project to support the claim that scratch, functioning as a CALLS is a viable tool for…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Adult Literacy, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Laidlaw, Bruce; McCall, Julia – Literacy Broadsheet, 1997
Discusses the use of HyperCard to create programs for teaching English language and literacy. Describes the use of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) with hospital cleaners and catering staff. Explains CALL's role in facilitating cultural change and peer tutoring. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedTechTrends, 1990
Describes children's books available on CD-ROM that can be read using Apple Macintosh computers. Literacy problems with adults and children are discussed, the use of Discis books to encourage reading and improve understanding is described, first- and second-language learning is discussed, and a list of currently available titles is provided. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Childrens Literature, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education
Download full textHuss-Lederman, Susan Ann – 1994
An interactional sociolinguistic discourse analysis of adult, low-literate, beginning learners of English as a Second Language is presented. Four pairs of non-native speakers of English worked together on drill and practice software, interacting with each other, teachers, and software. All had zero to 6 years of previous schooling. Each pair was…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discourse Analysis
Thuy, Vuong G. – 1992
This project was a pilot project utilizing computers and CD-ROM drives and software to implement a combined English as a Second Language and Family Literacy curriculum for limited English proficient (LEP) adults. It is intended for teachers, tutors, volunteers, and program directors who may be interested in using high-tech for their own ESL/Family…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education
Wrigley, Heide Spruck; Guth, Gloria J. A. – 1992
The result of a 2-year research study funded under the National English Literacy Demonstration Program for Adults of Limited English Proficiency, this handbook on adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) literacy education represents a synthesis of ideas derived from various sources. It is meant as a resource for teachers who have some experience…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum
Leonard, Janet – 1985
This book surveys currently available software for English language learners and identifies future directions in the development of such software that are likely to prove fruitful. Discussed first are ways in which computers add to the learning experience. Stand-alone programs are compared with authoring systems, and "purpose-made" and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
