ERIC Number: ED295028
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1987-Dec
Pages: 188
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The Technology for Literacy Project Evaluation. A Special Report from the Donor Review Board.
Turner, Terilyn C., Ed.; Stockdill, Stacey Hueftle, Ed.
The Technology for Literacy Center (TLC) was designed to find a new and better way to teach literacy skills to adults by using computers and other forms of technology. It served 1,300 illiterate adults in the St. Paul, Minnesota, area of Ramsey, Washington, and Dakota counties. The project had four major components: direct services, training, research, and incentive grants. A formative evaluation of the plan was conducted to identify strengths and weaknesses of the project and to correct them. A summative evaluation (detailed in this report) was conducted to assess the overall merit of the project. Data were collected through standardized achievement tests, group interviews, exit interviews, student questionnaires, learner activity logs, and case studies. The evaluation showed that the TLC has been successful and effective in meeting its mission. Some of the factors accounting for this success include the technology, leadership, a dedicated and skilled staff, evaluation, the Donor Review Board, performance orientation, attachment to the St. Paul Public Schools, a multidimensional project conceptualization, special attributes of the Technology for Literacy Center, careful planning, and a culture of learning. Issues identified for ongoing discussion included effective use of volunteers, outcome measures, staff development and stress, and funding. (KC)
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Saint Paul Foundation, St. Paul, MN.
Identifiers - Location: Minnesota (Saint Paul)
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