1. IEEW & Northwood University Partnership Presented by Dr. Kevin G. Fegan July 21, 2010 - IEEW

2. Basic Definition of Literacy Has traditionally been described as the ability to read and write

3. Broader Definition of Literacy From the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization: the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, compute and use printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.