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Main Authors: Cullen, Theresa A., Cobb, Inger C.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 2011
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ948097
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author Cullen, Theresa A.
Cobb, Inger C.
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Cobb, Inger C.
Cullen, Theresa A.
Cobb, Inger C.
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contents Computer Literacy Needs in a Traditional Library Literacy Program: Results of a Needs Analysis Cullen, Theresa A. Cobb, Inger C. Literacy Education Counties Tutors Adult Literacy Computer Literacy Library Networks Needs Assessment Rural Areas English (Second Language) Educational Needs Second Language Learning Surveys Tutorial Programs Library Services Public Libraries Suburbs This study reports the results of a needs analysis of literacy programs for a library system serving three rural and suburban counties. It examines the computing skills and needs of literacy tutors as well as native-speaking and English language learner (ELL) literacy tutees enrolled in the programs. Paper surveys were mailed to tutors, who were asked to complete a survey themselves and assist their tutees to complete one. Results of this study offer insights into the incorporation of digital literacy into traditional adult literacy programs focusing on the needs, wants, and support systems of user groups.
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spellingShingle Computer Literacy Needs in a Traditional Library Literacy Program: Results of a Needs Analysis
Cullen, Theresa A.
Cobb, Inger C.
Literacy Education
Counties
Tutors
Adult Literacy
Computer Literacy
Library Networks
Needs Assessment
Rural Areas
English (Second Language)
Educational Needs
Second Language Learning
Surveys
Tutorial Programs
Library Services
Public Libraries
Suburbs
Computer Literacy Needs in a Traditional Library Literacy Program: Results of a Needs Analysis Cullen, Theresa A. Cobb, Inger C. Literacy Education Counties Tutors Adult Literacy Computer Literacy Library Networks Needs Assessment Rural Areas English (Second Language) Educational Needs Second Language Learning Surveys Tutorial Programs Library Services Public Libraries Suburbs This study reports the results of a needs analysis of literacy programs for a library system serving three rural and suburban counties. It examines the computing skills and needs of literacy tutors as well as native-speaking and English language learner (ELL) literacy tutees enrolled in the programs. Paper surveys were mailed to tutors, who were asked to complete a survey themselves and assist their tutees to complete one. Results of this study offer insights into the incorporation of digital literacy into traditional adult literacy programs focusing on the needs, wants, and support systems of user groups.
title Computer Literacy Needs in a Traditional Library Literacy Program: Results of a Needs Analysis
topic Literacy Education
Counties
Tutors
Adult Literacy
Computer Literacy
Library Networks
Needs Assessment
Rural Areas
English (Second Language)
Educational Needs
Second Language Learning
Surveys
Tutorial Programs
Library Services
Public Libraries
Suburbs
url https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ948097