Descriptor
| Adult Literacy | 6 |
| Computer Software Development | 6 |
| Courseware | 6 |
| Computer Assisted Instruction | 4 |
| Adult Basic Education | 3 |
| Adult Reading Programs | 3 |
| Literacy Education | 3 |
| Reading Skills | 3 |
| Basic Skills | 2 |
| Computer Simulation | 2 |
| Educational Technology | 2 |
| More ▼ | |
Author
| Bixler, Brett | 3 |
| Spotts, John | 2 |
| Askov, Eunice N. | 1 |
| Harvey-Morgan, Joyce | 1 |
| Kenworthy, Nancy W. | 1 |
| Lashof, Judith R. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
| Vermont | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Kenworthy, Nancy W. – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1993
Discusses the use of interactive multimedia as an effective learning environment for adults with poor reading skills. Guidelines for designing basic skills and technical training multimedia programs are suggested, including simple computer navigation, the careful use of text, and appropriate audio and visual aids. (LRW)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development
Bixler, Brett; Askov, Eunice N. – Mosaic: Research Notes on Literacy, 1994
Effective technology empowers learners and helps them assume responsibility for their own learning. Characteristics of effective instructional technology should guide the development of computer software and other types of technology. Software should provide for interaction since adults learn through active engagement. Feedback should be…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development
Download full textHarvey-Morgan, Joyce – 1996
This report describes the Adult Literacy Software Working Conference, which was attended by 52 adult literacy practitioners, software developers, hardware vendors, other educational technology specialists, policymakers, and researchers. The conference participants identified market, program and staff, and design and quality issues related to adult…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Computer Software Development
Peer reviewedBixler, Brett; Spotts, John – T.H.E. Journal, 1994
Describes the design and use of SCORE (Sales and Customer Service Occupational Readiness Education), courseware developed by AT&T to provide midliterate adult customer service representatives with computer-assisted instruction. Topics addressed include job simulations; skills in reading, writing, math, problem solving, and critical thinking;…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Bixler, Brett; Spotts, John – 1993
Growing interest in adult literacy has encouraged research and innovative programming in the field. This paper examines several pieces of software created by the Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy at Pennsylvania State University and explains their underlying conceptual foundations and the integration of visual materials. The Penn State…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Skills
Lashof, Judith R. – 1992
The Vermont Institute for Self Reliance (VISR) conducted a Basic Educational Skills for Training (BEST) program, a national demonstration project in workplace literacy, from April 1990 to March 1992. BEST provided learner-centered, context-based literacy instruction onsite, on company time, at two General Electric (GE) Aircraft Engines Rutland…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Basic Skills
