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 "...when they leave school and become adults, literacy, at that time, will clearly be a term that refers to multi-symbolic materials, multi-technological communication arenas, multi-lingual classrooms and workplaces, and multi-cultural societies. It is arguable that our literacy education efforts are more directly and dramatically affected by these growing complexities than any other professional domain, because of the strong connection between literacy learning and students' languages, cultures and fluency with symbols..." 
Freebody, P.(2000) Crafting a Mix: Programs and Packages in Literacy Education, Queensland Newsletter of the Australian Literacy Educators' Association, October

 


using software programs
step-by-step instructions for using software and peripherals found in most schools.

Using Powerpoint
an online guide

using the internet for kids
how to find, search and evaluate web sites

Jo Cool or Jo Fool
a guide to internet tricks

Find It On The Net
find quotes, artworks etc.

Using Microsoft Paint
learn the basics of how to use Microsoft Paint to open, edit and save an image file


created by Susan O'Grady
Literacy Support  teacher       2005

last modified June 25, 2005