AleTechnologyESOLComputerLINCSSpecialCollection

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Here are six selections from the NIFL LINCS Special Collection on Technology Training which might address the need for a basic computer (and Internet) Course outline or syllabus for ESOL students. More will be found in the special collection at:

http://www.altn.org/techtraining/teatut_category.html#online

1. ESL Computer Literacy

The purpose of this course is to equip ABE/ESL students with the computer skills needed to make a successful transition from ABE to higher academic studies at the community college level. This course will impart a foundational knowledge of the computer and its usage. It will instruct students in how to type, navigate the Windows environment, compose basic word processing documents, and use an Internet browser. It will increase a student's confidence in working with computers and boost their ability to perform well on computer- based tests. ESL subjects are integrated into most of the lessons to promote improved language competency in reading, writing or listening. (9/24/02)

http://www.literacynet.org/nvesl/

2. Internet 101.org

Internet 101 was created for those who want to know the basics. This guide provides the user with enough knowledge to have fun on the Internet. It contains basic lessons entitled: The Internet, The Web, Getting Started, Safe Surfing, Viruses, Browsers, Email Search, Locating Software, Newsgroups, Chat, E-Commerce, File Sharing Terminology, and Help. Discover how the Internet works. Learn the secrets of search engines. Have your questions answered and problems solved. (9/17/01)

http://www.internet101.org/internet101.html

3. Introducing the Internet and World Wide Web to Basic ABE Students

This lesson is designed for use with very basic ABE students (reading levels 2 to 4) who will need a lot of support and guidance throughout their introduction to the Internet so that they will not get frustrated by materials that they cannot read. (9/17/01)

http://hub1.worlded.org/docs/NHInternet/nhnet.htm

4. Introduction to the Personal Computer: This is the ON Button

This curriculum was designed to teach basic computer literacy skills and as a pre-requisite to the future publication Internet for the Absolute Beginner. Student handbooks and worksheets are available online but the Instructor Manual must be requested from the West Virginia Adult Basic Education Program. (4/11/03)

http://wvabe.org/on-button.htm

5. Word 2000 Tutorial

Florida Gulf Coast University tutorials are intended for FGCU students who would like to improve their core technology skills. The Word 2000 Tutorial covers: toolbars, working with files, working with text, formatting paragraphs, styles, lists, tables, graphics, spelling and grammar, page formatting, macros, etc. (8/19/03)

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/word/index.html

6. ABLE Net Online Lesson Plans

Master Trainers created the lesson plans. They could be used for Literacy, ABE, or GED training. Each major title is linked to several lessons. Lesson plans contain step-by-step instructions and Internet links assigned to the lesson.(9/28/01)

http://www.lhup.edu/ablenet/profdev/lessons/lessonplans.htm

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