Workshops for Students | 
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| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| (PC107) Learning with the Web Marty Ropog - Assistant Director, Technology, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent, OH Tim Ponder - Ponder and Associates, Springfield, MO | |
| The World Wide Web as a tool for instruction introduces participants to basic Web skills, ideas and activities designed to enhance the learning experience. Target audience: TU, STU, TR, GA, Student friendly
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| (PC108) Innovative Instructional Techniques for Reading, Writing and Math Richard Cooper, Ph. D. - Director/Learning Specialist, Center for Alternative Learning, Havertown, PA | |
| This great workshop describes and demonstrates alternative instructional techniques and materials that are valuable tools for all students, including those students who may be learning disabled. These techniques, developed by the presenter, will include approaches to reading, spelling, writing and math. Target audience: TR, PS, STU
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| (PC113) Getting Learners Involved Leslie Shelton - Adult Learning & Literacy Specialist, Pacifica, CA Donna Jones - Outreach Asst., Project READ, S. San Francisco Public Library, S. San Francisco, CA Adult Learning & Literacy Specialist, Pacifica, CA | |
| One of the biggest challenges for adult learners who are leaders is to know how to get other learners involved. At the same time, many learners who want to get involved don�t know where to start. Like a restaurant, it is important to have many choices on the menu, not just one dish. When students can only join in by speaking in public or coming to a support group, their choices are limited. In this workshop, we will explore how and why each of us got involved so we can have a better idea of what brings students out. Then we will try out many different learning activities that have been successful in building student participation. We will also look at the beliefs, ideas, and program policies that may work against student involvement. Learners will leave with many different ideas to take back to home to try out. Target audience: STU Note: this workshop will be held at the Sheraton. All other student workshops on Thursday and Friday will be held at the Embassy Suites. |
11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| Finding the Right LINCS William Hawk - National Institute for Literacy, Washington, DC | |
| Tour through cyberspace in an interactive session to help tutors and learners discover valuable resources for literacy, ESOL, Equipped for the Future (EFF), program standards, student involvement, workforce preparation, and learning disabilities. Target audience: TU, STU, Student Friendly, GA
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| Learning Differently - Dispelling the Myths Thelma Giles - LVA VITA, LVA National, Syracuse, NY Anne Helmholz - Director, Washington State Literacy Center, Seattle, WA Alex Hurder - Director of the Law Clinic, Vanderbilt Law School, Nashville, TN | |
| Expand your awareness of the range and effects of Learning Disabilities and how they can impede productive, fulfilling lives for many non-reading adults. Two adult learners share their experiences of �learning differently�. A practicing attorney, specializing in pertinent legislation provides information on legal implications and issues. Target audience: TU, STU, BM, M, TR, PS, GA, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| Students and Fund Raising Opportunities Beth Thomas - President, Indy Reads, Indianapolis, IN Margaret Sheehan - Volunteer, Indy Reads, Indianapolis, IN Joe Cooper - Student, Indy Reads, Indianapolis, IN Harold Keys - Student, Indy Reads, Indianapolis, IN | |
| Every literacy program needs money to support tutors and students. This workshop, presented by staff, volunteers and students involved with raising money in one affiliate, is an opportunity to learn how students in one program helped raise money and had a great time in the process. Target audience: STU, BM, M, PS, GA
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| The Wilson Reading System: Learning the Sounds of the Language Judy Storer - Wilson Language Teacher, Adult Education Teacher, Portland Adult Education, Portland, ME | |
| Students will be introduced to a system of learning sounds for reading and spelling. They will begin to make a notebook for sounds and then learn how to read words with short vowels, using a finger-tapping procedure. Target audience: STU
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| Thinking Differently -- LD Plain and Simple Richard Cooper, Ph. D. - Learning Specialist, Director, Center for Alternative Learning, Havertown, PA | |
| This workshop will answer questions about the characteristics of individuals who think differently, including auditory perception, attention , visual and other problems. Target audience: STU, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| Alternative Techniques for Reading and Writing Richard Cooper, Ph. D. - Learning Specialist, Director, Center for Alternative Learning, Havertown, PA | |
| This workshop will describe and demonstrate alternative techniques and materials for helping adults with written language problems. Target audience: TR, PS, STU, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Unmasking Shame: Why it Hurts So Much and How to Heal It Leslie Shelton - Adult Learning and Literacy Specialist, Pacifica, CA Donna Jones - Outreach Assistant, Project READ, South San Francisco Library, San Francisco, CA | |
| Researchers, literacy professionals and learners themselves all agree that low self-esteem is a major barrier to retention in programs and to learning itself. But low self-esteem is only one of the results of long-term shame. Psychologists have only recently discovered the devastating impact of shame on self, identity and hope. Learn more about its impact on learning and how to address this wound. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, GA
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| What is EFF? An Introduction Andy Nash - EFF Staff Development Coordinator, NELRC/World Education, Boston, MA Emily Littleton - Instructor/Curriculum Developer, Know County Adult Literacy Project, Knoxville, TN | |
| This workshop will orient you to �Equipped for the Future,� a standards-based effort to build a lifelong learning system that better prepares adults for their roles as worker, community member, and family member. Target audience: TU, STU, BM, M, TR, PS, GA
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Addressing Learning Differences through EFF Jim Carabell - Tutor, Vermont Adult Learning, Randolph, VT Margaret Lindop - Staff Development Coordinator, Center for Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN | |
| Equipped for the Future (EFF) supports student-centered, responsive teaching. This workshop will demonstrate how EFF�s focus on student�s real-life goals helps address learning differences and disabilities. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, PS
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Building Partnerships with Literary Events Jeff Biggers - Founder, Northern Arizona Book Festival, Tucson, AZ | |
| Discover how often disparate and divided communities can work together through literacy events, reading series, book festivals, and community forums. See how local and national models, including literary organizations, universities, colleges, and schools, join forces to promote literacy while developing new, strong relationships with each other. Target audience: TU, STU, BM, M, PS, GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Getting Comfortable with Technology Chip Carlin - Associate Executive Director LVA-NYS, Ithaca, NY Tim Ponder - Technology Consultant, Springfield, MO Marty Ropog - Assistant Director, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Archie Willard - Student Leader, Eagle Grove, IA Emma Torrez -Adult Learning Advocate, LVA, The Reading Program, Santa Clara, CA Heide Spruck Wrigley - Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop will help learners become comfortable with computers, software, and the Internet. We will work together, hands-on, to discover how technology can help you reach educational and life goals. Beginners are welcome! Target audience: STU
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Meet the Leadership Marsha L. Tait - President, Literacy Volunteers of America, Syracuse, NY Norm Broadhurst - LVA National Board Chair, Syracuse, NY Vikki Jo Stewart - LVA National Board Vice Chair, Syracuse, NY Annette Sessions - NSAB Member and LVA National Board, Hamden, NY Mirta Pedrazzoli - NSAB Chair, Coventry, RI | |
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LVA is an "ecosystem." The ecosystem is all the programs (including
students, tutors, and local staff), state and national staff and the national
board. The leader of the national staff, the chair and vice-chair of the LVA
board, and the chair of the National Student Advisory Board will visit with
students and talk about LVA. What are YOUR questions? Target audience: STU
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| 21st Century Student Involvement NSAB Vision Committee: Marty Finsterbusch - Student, National Institute for Literacy Fellow, Morton, PA Carmen Knox - Program Coordinator, LVA Wilmington Library, Wilmington, DE Meg Young - Executive Director, Oregon Literacy, Inc. Portland, OR | |
| Y2K is almost here! Do you know where students are in your program? Or where they can be? Join the National Student Advisory Board (NSAB) Vision Committee to talk about the 21st Century Student Involvement at the national, state and local level of LVA. Target audience: STU
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| Developing Treasure for Your Program: Literary Events as Successful Fundraisers Jeff Biggers - Founder, Northern Arizona Book Festival, Tucson, AZ | |
| Discover how to use literary events, readings, book signings and author receptions for fundraising! Learn how to develop funding through arts commissions, foundations and non-traditional funding sources from an expert and former director of Arizona's LV-Coconino County, who has made these money-making activities a win-win situation for the community and the literacy program! Target audience: STU, BM, M, PS, GA
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
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Is Your Literacy Coalition Working for You? Edith Gower - Executive Director, National Alliance of Urban Literacy Coalitions, Houston, TX Carol Thigpin - Executive Director, NashvilleREAD, Inc., Nashville, TN | |
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Learn what members of the National Alliance of Urban Literacy Coalitions
consider the key ingredients and critical strategies needed for a strong
action-oriented collaborative. Discover practical strategies you can use to
build and sustain literacy coalitions. Target audience: PM, BM, PS, GA, STU
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| Learning Disability, Gender Bias and Welfare Issues Glenn Young - Disability and Adult Education Specialist, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Adult Education, Washington, DC | |
| Women have long been under-identified in schools as having learning disabilities. Current welfare programs are continuing this bias. Both have negative affects on women with LD. This workshop will discuss the issue and how to address it. Target audience: M, TR, PS, GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| The Leadership Path: Where Are You Headed? Elaine Williams - Administrative Assistant, DC Literacy Resource Center, DC Public Library, Silver Spring, MD | |
| Students -- let�s look at how and where you serve as leaders now, and learn how to move along the leadership path in the direction that you want to go! Target audience: STU
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
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Literacy and Literature Meg Nugent - Executive Director, Tennessee Literacy Coalition, Cohn Adult Learning Center, Nashville, TN | |
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Learn how the very successful Literacy and Southern Literature project,
facilitated by the Tennessee Literacy Coalition and with funding from the TN
Arts Commission, uses good literature as a highly successful teaching tool.
Discover how to use good literature as a basis around which relevant and
interesting tutoring lessons can be developed. Take home lesson plans
developed by teachers and tutors you can use in your program. Target audience: TU, TR, PS, PM, STU
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
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For general information call Peggy May at 843/671-2008 or E-mail to [email protected]
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