Using Web Resources to Enhance Teaching in the ABE Classroom Beth Ponder and Jean Stephens Center for Literacy Studies University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Where do you go to find resources for your classroom? Newspapers, magazines, professional journals Public/school libraries Other teachers The Internet

Why the Internet? Accessibility Vast amounts of information Timeliness – get the most up to date information Download information you once had to pay for

What makes a good website? When was it last updated? Copyright date? Is there a list of resources, works cited? Who is the author? Can you find contact information? Are the links good?

How do I find a good site? Search engines Discussion lists LINCS – Literacy Information aNd Communication System

What is LINCS? LINCS (Literacy Information aNd Communication System) is your gateway to literacy related information and resources. Funded by the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) Five Regional Technology Centers and partner states across the country

LINCS Search Materials Search Global Search America’s Literacy Directory Discussion list search Grants database search

Special Collections Assessment English as a Second Language Family Literacy Learning Disabilities Workplace Education And more… l

Resources for AE Teachers Awesome Stories.com Chameleon Graphing Easy Voter ENVIRONmental NEWS Evolution -

Resources for Adult Learners VALUE The Key: A Newspaper for New Readers Learning Resources from CNN Community Corner

More Great Sites Essay Punch – Great Reads – s.html s.html Civil War at the Smithsonian – Historical Treasure Chests Mathletics! - tion/projects/webunits/math/sport.html tion/projects/webunits/math/sport.html

Presenters Beth Ponder Jean Stephens