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Appendix
Use
of technology in the adult literacy field
There are four mediums for computer-based activities in adult literacy:
- Stand-alone systems using educational or word processing software
- Integrated learning systems
- The web
- Email and conferencing software and platforms
Stand-alone systems using educational and/or word processing software for
instructional purposes include activities such as:
- drill and pratice
- tutorials
- simulations
- games
- problem solving
- reference
- authoring tools
- word processing and other computer applications
Examples of software programs used in literacy education include programs such as:
- All the Right Type
- Canadian Encylopedia Plus
- Encarta Encyclopedia
- Grammaire
- Grammar Gremlin
- Grollier Encyclopedia
- Lectra
- Math Blaster
- Mathematics Worksheet Factory Deluxe
- Mathematique
- Microsoft Word and Corel WordPerfect and computer applications such as Excel
- Net Cards
- Netquiz 1.5
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