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Download full textCianelli, Arlene – 1995
The Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council (GPLC) found an increasing need to provide computer-aided instruction (CAI) as a component of its curriculum, in particular to help staff and volunteers become computer literate. GPLC staff designed and taught two 12-week introductory computer courses for up to 20 (10 each) literacy staff and volunteers.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Evaluation
Peer reviewedCobb, Jeanne B. – Preventing School Failure, 1995
This article discusses different types of literacy software and provides an annotated list of recommended software packages. Guidelines for previewing and selecting software are given, and short reviews of 17 programs are included along with contact information for their publishers, suggested age and ability levels, and details of hardware…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews
Eiselstein, June – 1989
A project established a Technology Assisted Learning Center (TALC) at the New Britain (Connecticut) Public Library. Software for computer-assisted instruction was purchased in the following areas: drill and practice, educational games, simulation, demonstration, tutorial, and problem solving. Problems were encountered with regard to interactive…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers
