Adult Learning Network Spring 2003: Page 1
AALRC Enhances Services with Launch of New Web Site
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This spring the staff of the AALRC has been putting the finishing touches on
an overhaul of the AALRC web site found at http://www.aalrc.org. The purpose
of the redesigned site is to offer more services online to administrators,
teachers and students within adult education and literacy in Arkansas.
As a member of a national network of online literacy and adult education
programs called LINCS (Literacy Information aNd Communications Systems),
the AALRC now provides Arkansas with extensive teaching tools,
student activities, professional development programs, legislative issues
and much more with a simple click of the mouse!
NEW FEATURES READY TO ACCESS NOW!
Some of the new features of the site that program directors and coordinators will want to direct their staffs to explore are:
| Teacher/Tutor | Lesson plans and other teaching tools specifically designed for adult education and literacy providers. |
| Student/Learner | Great activities designed for the adult learner. If a learner needs more practice in a specific area, there are many online resources they can use for exercises. And the self- esteem building from using the computer is an added bonus! |
| Professional Development | New links and new information have been added to aid programs in staff development. |
| Family Literacy | All new literacy information is now on the site, as well as online access to the National Literacy Directory. |
| Disabilities | This vital area has been "moved up" on the site to make it more readily accessible. Patti White, AALRC Disabilities Project Manager, has added extensive and "up-to-date" information that every adult education provider needs. |
| ESL, GED, WAGE | Links to these programs have been moved to the homepage so that visitors can quickly retrieve the information they need. The information contained in these links has also been updated and includes quick links to the contact person for each program. |
| Calendar of Events | The AALRC current events calendar is updated and will be continually changed to reflect added training courses, workshops and meetings. If you schedule a meeting or other activity at AALRC, please make certain that Wanda Johnson (wanda@aalrc.org) has it added to the online calendar. |
| Special Programs | The AALRC staff and its facilities are involved in a variety of projects and programs that fall outside the standard budget of services provided by the AALRC. Any program funded by grants or other sources of funding will be posted on this page. Look for the latest information on Dr. Judy Ward's Numeracy Project and Project IDEAL, the Distance Education project underway in Arkansas Adult Education. |
MORE WEB SERVICES YET TO COME – ONLINE CATALOG PLUS A LIST OF EQUIPMENT YOU CAN REQUEST FOR YOUR CENTER!
One of the most exciting additions to the new AALRC web site will be the ability for any adult education
or literacy provider to go online to check out media materials. Klaus Neu, the AALRC Media Coordinator,
has implemented online library software. Klaus is currently inputting all media materials into
the system. Once the input is complete, the catalog will be accessible from the AALRC web site. Providers
will then be able to browse the catalog, request the materials, and have them shipped to their
location – all from the convenience of their PC!
A second breakthrough will allow you to browse online for equipment that is housed in the AALRC
warehouse, which can be used at your center. We have some great hardware that has been turned in
by other centers that have received new equipment. You will simply be able to go online, browse the
list, and then request the items you would like for your center. The AALRC will process the requests
and fill them on a "first come, first served" basis. You will simply be asked to sign for the equipment
you receive, at which time we will move it from the AALRC inventory report to your inventory list. Our
goal is to have all equipment turned into AALRC back in the hands of other program staff, teachers
and students quickly. The list will include computers (CPUs), monitors, mice, printers, telephones,
keyboards and other hardware. Please be aware that this will be on a "first come, first served" basis.
Keep a close watch on http://www.aalrc.org for an announcement on when both the online media
catalog and the online equipment list will be posted.
Arkansas is a member of LINCS (Literacy Information aNd Communication Systems) which provides a Regional and National network of electronic support for Adult Education and Literacy. Arkansas is part of the Southern LINCS consortium. Click on the buttons below to search for resources outside of Arkansas.
Funded by the Arkansas Department of Career Education, Adult Education Division
