ANSWERS
TO INTERNET ACTIVITY
Question
1
This site belongs to the Virtual Volunteering Project and involves volunteer tasks that are completed, in whole or in part, via the Internet and a home or work computer. It's also known as online volunteering, cyber service, telementoring, teletutoring and various other names. Virtual volunteering allows agencies to expand the benefits of their volunteer programs, by allowing for more volunteers to participate, and by utilizing volunteers in new areas. It should be noted that not only can program use computers to teach/mentor/support learners over the Internet, but volunteers can be recruited using the Internet (e.g., a program web site that advertises for volunteers, an e-mail campaign to local businesses and organizations requesting volunteers with specialized knowledge such as accounting/bookeeping, marketing, teaching, etc)
Question 2
The name of the organization is Beat the Street which is a literacy program for street youth and homeless adults in Toronto. Some of their current projects include:
Internet workshops teach the basic
skills required to surf the net and help students develop a critical perspective about the
information available.
Newsletter Writing Group develops
word processing and desktop publishing skills. Students are encouraged to submit writings
and assist with the layout of the newsletter.
Software evaluations involve
students in the process of choosing appropriate programs.
The development of Beat the Street's
website has involved students and will feature student writings and art.
Question 3
This site is called The Gateway and offers a searchable database for lesson plans and resources ranging from public school to university to adult education.
Question 4
This (Canadian) National Adult Literacy Database site describes how to sign onto listserv discussion groups related to adult literacy.
Question 5
This site belongs to The Centre for Literacy of Quebec and is offering travelling resource trunks that provide resources to teachers, tutors and practitioners who do not have easy access to materials due to time or distance. The trunks are free of charge and may be borrowed by any program in Canada.
Question 6
This site belongs to Grass Roots Press in Edmonton, Alberta and provides a full line of adult literacy materials and resources for practitioners and students. This particular section focuses on materials for employment and workplace literacy.
Question 7
This site belongs to Dukelearn and was created by adult literacy students for adult literacy students
Question 8
This site belongs to the Brandon Adult Learning Centre and is an adult high school.
