Links to Literacy Resources
Here is more information about literacy.
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Online Activities for Learners
These sites have a variety of online activities for learners. Please share these with your learning partner. If you know of a site, please let us know.
- The Learning Edge
This is an online newspaper designed for literacy learners. There are lots of things to read and activities. - BBC Webwise
There are lots of activities for learning how to use the computer and the internet. The Computer Tutor will show you how to use a computer. It's a bit long but there are lots of fun games to practice your new skills. - Mouse Exercises
If you are new to using a mouse, this site will give you lots of practise. Double-clicking can be hard until you get the hang of it. - Learning Styles
There are some online learning styles assessments. These would be helpful for higher level learners. Learners and tutors can work together on these. - Learn to Learn
A great Australian site that provides activities, hints, tips and strategies to help you reach your goals. - BBC Computer Tutor
Computer Tutor 1 is a fun way to learn computer basics such as using a mouse, using a keyboard, using a computer screen etc. Computer Tutor 2 is more advanced (email, internet etc.)
Resources for Tutors
These are resources that might help you with your tutoring. They include resource centres, lesson planning suggestions and worksheets etc.
- Toronto Public Library
'Nuf said - Learning and Violence
A great site by Jenny Horsman about the impacts of violence on learning. - Multiple Intelligences
Lots of information about Multiple Intelligences with a focus on Adult Literacy learners. - Adult Literacy Online Courses
These are online courses from Florida Technet for Adult Basic Education tutors/teachers. - GED and Pre-GED Lesson Plans
Florida Technet has lots of lesson plans for GED and pre-GED learners. The lessons are designed for classroom but many can be adapted to one-to-one and small group tutoring. Florida Technet also has ABE (Adult Basic Education) materials but these don't seem to be as helpful as the pre-GED materials. - AlphaPlus - Main Page
The main page for AlphaPlus. This will give you a sense of the resources that are available at AlphaPlus. - National Adult Literacy Database (NALD)
NALD is a database of adult literacy programs, resources, services and activities across Canada. This is their home page. It has links to internet resources and lots of full text documents related to literacy. - AlphaPlus - AlphaCom
Lots of online discussions about a variety of topics relevant to literacy tutors. You will need to register to join the discussions. - AlphaPlus Centre - Library Catalogue
AlphaPlus is the largest literacy resource centre in Canada. This is the link to their online library catalogue. - AlphaPlus Guide to Online Resources
An excellent guide to online adult literacy resources. - BBC Skillswise
Lots of activities and lesson plans. Some are online, some can be printed out. - Puzzlemaker
Make your own puzzles - crosswords, wordsearches and more. - Literacies Journal
Literacies is a national journal and online forum about literacy and research in practice.
Literacy Organizations
These are some of the national, provincial and municipal organizations that are involved in Adult Literacy
- Movement for Canadian Literacy
MCL is a national organization that represents and supports literacy organizations across the country. - Ontario Literacy Coalition
The OLC promotes and supports literacy in Ontario. - Community Literacy of Ontario
Community Literacy of Ontario (CLO) is a provincial literacy network of community-based literacy agencies in Ontario. - National Literacy Secretariat
NLS is a branch of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. Their mission is to "ensure that Canadians have opportunities to develop and improve the ever-expanding literacy skills needed to function at work, at home and in the community, and to support the development and dissemination of information on literacy issues to increase awareness and understanding." - Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy
MTML or the Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy is a network of people and programs involved in literacy work. They operate the Literacy Access Network (LAN) a telephone referral system for learners and tutors. They also provide Tutor Training and professional and tutor development workshops for members. - National Adult Literacy Database
The National Adult Literacy Database is a central resource about literacy and literacy organizations in Canada. This section provides information about different literacy programs and organizations interested in Adult Literacy.
