Using computers with adult ESL literacy learners

Series or Serial: ERIC NCLE Digest

Publisher: National Clearinghouse on Literacy Education

Published At: Washington, DC

Date Published: 1990

Distributor: National Clearinghouse on Literacy Education, An Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse, Center for Applied Linguistics

Source Address: 1118 22nd Street, N.W.

Source City/State/Zip: Washington DC 20037

Phone: (202)-429-9292

Material Type: Information Analysis

Intended Audience: Mentor/Teacher/Trainer

Physical Media: Print

Subjects: English (Second Language); Adult Literacy; Computer Assisted Instruction

Abstract:
The digest provides an overview of the ways in which various types of computer software and instructional strategies can be used effectively with adult ESL literacy learners. Included are language and literacy development, computer assisted instruction, word-processing programs, and collaborative writing. There are references.

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