TechResearchSummaries
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Research on the use of Technology in Adult Literacy Education
Carter, Jeff and Wohlrab, Lou. "Resources on the Use of Electronic Technology in Adult Literacy Education," Review of Adult Learning and LiteracyChapter 9, Volume 1. National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy. December 1999.
- Full Chapter http://www.ncsall.net/?id=518
Porter, Paul and Sturm, Matthias. Crossing the Great Divides: Distance learning and flexible delivery in Adult Basic Education. A Research report for Ontario's Literacy and Basic Skills Program. Alpha Plus Centre, Ontario CA. August, 2006
- Executive Summary http://www.distance.alphaplus.ca/pdfs/CrossingTheGreatDivides.pdf
- Full report http://www.distance.alphaplus.ca/pdfs/CrossingTheGreatDividesFullRpt.pdf
Rosen, David J. "Using Electronic Technology in Adult Education." Review of Adult Learning and Literacy Chapter 8, Volume 1. National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy. December 1999.
- Chapter Summary http://www.ncsall.net/?id=509
- Full Chapter http://www.ncsall.net/?id=519
Stites, Regie. "Implications of New Learning Technologies for Adult Literacy and Learning," Review of Adult Learning and Literacy Chapter 4, Volume 4. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. December 2003. ISBN: 0-8058-4628-X.
- Chapter Summary: http://www.ncsall.net/?id=581
Some UK research:
Coben, D., Crowther, J., Kambouri, M., Mellar, H., Mogey, N., Morrison, S. and Stevenson, I. (2007) Greater than the Sum... Report of the Action Research Project: The Use of ICT in Adult Numeracy Teaching in Scotland, Phase 2. London: NRDC. 70 pages. ISBN 978-1-905188-38-3. Available at: http://www.nrdc.org.uk/uploads/documents/doc_3698.pdf
Mellar, H., Kambouri, M., Logan, K., Betts, S., Nance, B., Moriarty, V. (2007) Effective Teaching and Learning: Using ICT. 71 pages. ISBN: 1-905188-28-5. London: NRDC. Available at: http://www.nrdc.org.uk/uploads/documents/doc_3347.pdf
Mellar, H., Kambouri, M., Logan, K., Betts, S., Nance, B., Moriarty, V. (2007) Effective Teaching and Learning: Using ICT. SUMMARY REPORT. 30 pages: 30. ISBN: 1-905188-33-1. London: NRDC. Available at: http://www.nrdc.org.uk/uploads/documents/doc_3348.pdf
Mellar, H., Kambouri, M., Sanderson, M., and Pavlou, V. (2004) ICT and adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL. London: NRDC. 97 pages. ISBN 0 954727401. Available at: http://www.nrdc.org.uk/uploads/documents/doc_258.pdf
Kambouri, M. Schott, G. Thomas, S., Pavlou, V. and Mellar, H. (2003) Evaluating learndirect games for learners with skills for life needs – Research summary 6 pages. Sheffield: Ufi. Available at http://www.ufi.com/home/section5/7_research/ldgames.pdf
Mellar, H., Kambouri, M., Wolf, A., Goodwin, T., Hayton, A., Koulouris, P. and Windsor, V. (2001) Using ICT to develop literacy and numeracy: Research Summary 6 pages. Sheffield: Ufi. Available at: http://www.basic-skills.co.uk/content/documents/?FileID=1438554016
Harvey Mellar
