Links
Directory
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 Web links for tutors and students, compiled by K. J.
Cornell
Cooperative Extension
FACTS and other
education programs
Learning
Strategies
This site
has a straightforward layout and covers How to Learn; Thinking; Grammar,
Pronunciation; Vocabulary, and more.
Grammar Bytes
Another site about grammar with tips, terms, exercises, presented in a
different "flavor".
General
interest
Adult
Literacy
- National
Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy
This site contains research and practical applications for
adult literacy practitioners.
-
National
Institute for Literacy
National
resource for adult education and literacy programs.
-
ProLiteracy
Worldwide
National
organization providing advocacy, research, product development and
coordination of volunteer literacy programs.
-
Verizon
Literacy Campus
Verizon offers free online courses for tutors and
administrators working with adult literacy learners.
- LAC
(Literacy Assistance Center)
Need a lesson plan? Adult Literacy, ESOL, and Family Literacy are
all covered at this site. Click on Resources.
- Skillswise
This site contains practical information and worksheets for
reading, writing, and basic math students.
- The
OWL Online Writing Lab
Read and print handouts and learning exercises on grammar,
punctuation, spelling and other writing concerns.
-
Google
Literacy Site
This site connects you to research, articles, and discussion
groups about literacy topics.
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Family
Literacy
- National
Center for Family Literacy
Links to research, local programs, and practical tools for
family literacy programs.
- Parents
as Teachers
Information
for parents and professionals on strengthening the literacy
development of young children.
- PBS
Parents
Helpful
information for parents regarding early learning and child
development. Includes fun and educational activity ideas.
- Reading
is Fundamental!
Information
on fun and practical ways parents can help their children become
good readers.
- Harvard
Family Research Project
Information and research on parental involvement in
children's education.
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ESL/ESOL
- Dave's
ESL Cafe
Great
place to find ideas for a lesson for ESOL or basic reading students.
-
Randall's
ESL Cyber Listening Lab
Great
site for ESOL students. There are many listening quizzes
that include before and after exercises. Skill levels range from
beginning to advanced. (Necessary software is available for download
from the site.)
- The
ESL Wonderland
This
site is great for ESOL tutors and their students. There are several
activities available, and some are video interactive. There are
current topics available for discussion, and also some surveys and
quizzes.
-
La
Mansion Del Ingles
This
is a totally free site for Spanish speakers who want to learn
English. You will find courses, grammar, vocabulary, exercises,
books and educational programs available to download.
- Interesting
Things for ESL Students
This
sight has lots of great quizzes in Flash plus word games and even
English pronunciation with sound.
-
Activities
for ESL Students
This
sight contains lots of quizzes and even has a place for you to write
your own quiz.
-
Edict
Virtual Language Center
This sight is
really cool. There are pictorial idioms, crosswords, Text-to-Speech,
Conversation and much, much more!
- PIZZAZ
What
a fantastic site! It's all about simple, creative writing and
storytelling activities for all ages.
- The
Internet TESL Journal
This
site has a wonderful variety of articles, research papers, lesson
plans, classroom handouts, links, and teaching ideas. This is a
monthly journal, so make sure you check back regularly.
- Karin's
ESL Party Land
Student pages have over
75 interactive quizzes, 15 discussion forums, interactive lessons on
a variety of topics, a chat room, and lots of great links.
- Multilingual
Dictionaries
Find an online dictionary in almost any language. (Dutch, English,
Finnish, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Ukranian, Bantu, and
more.)
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Learning
Disabilities
- Learning
Differences
This
is the new and innovative site of Dr. Cooper. There are great tips
for spelling, writing, math and general teaching. Teaching materials
for people with learning differences are also available through the
online catalogue.
-
LD
Online
Need
some ideas on how teach to learning differences? This site contains
teaching tips and many links to adult literacy websites.
-
VESID
Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with
Disabilities.
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This page was last
updated on:
10/20/2008
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