February 2014
1. Create multimedia teaching materials with
Presentation Tube (US)
2. Invictus – The story of Nelson Mandela (US)
3. Professional development resources (UK)
4. Digital Learning Day (February 5, 2014)
5. Maths Everywhere app (UK )
6. ACER National Adult Language, Literacy and
Numeracy Assessment Conference 2014
(Rendezvous Grand Hotel, Melbourne. May 1 and 2,
2014)
7. New from Workbase Library (NZ)
1. Create multimedia teaching materials with Presentation Tube (US)
This free tool allows tutors and students to create, present and share multimedia presentations. Presentation
Tube includes a desktop presentation recorder and video sharing platform. The recorder allows tutors to
narrate and annotate PowerPoint slides and synchronize a variety of visual aids including webcam footage,
whiteboard, drawing board, and web browser. Example presentations are included. Literacy tutors may be
interested in the Five Levels of Communication and Nonverbal Communication.
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Presentation Tube
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2. Invictus – The story of Nelson Mandela (US)
With the release of the movie Long Walk to Freedom and the death of Nelson Mandela in 2013, there has
been increasing interest in his life story. This resource, from Awesome Stories, recounts Nelson Mandela’s
life and achievements. "Invictus" is Latin for "unconquered". The title refers to the poem 'Invictus' which
inspired Nelson during his 27 years in a South African prison. The text includes links to videos, audio clips,
documents and images on related topics. This resource is aimed at youth and adult learners.
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Invictus - The story of Nelson Mandela
3. Professional development resources (UK)
Two e-books on learning theories and reflective practice from East Midlands Centre for Excellence in Teacher
Training (EMCETT). These may be of interest to tutors and tutor trainers.
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Learning Theories in Initial Teacher Training (10 pages)
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Thinking & Reflecting in Initial Teacher Training (25 pages)
4. Digital Learning Day (February 5, 2014)
Celebrate Digital Learning Day on February 5, 2014 by pledging to learn more about using digital technology
in your teaching practice. The US LINCS network is offering a free, self-paced online course on Integrating
Technology in the Adult Education Classroom and the Literacy Assistance Center is offering a series of free
30-minute webinars on how to use technology tools in the classroom. These webinars will be archived at a
later date.
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Integrating Technology in the Adult Education Classroom
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Twitter (Social Media Webinar Series)
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QR Codes (Social Media Webinar Series)
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Pinterest (Social Media Webinar Series)
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Advanced Twitter (Social Media Webinar Series)
5. Maths Everywhere app (UK)
Maths Everywhere is smartphone app designed to help learners deal with the numbers and calculations
encountered in everyday life. This interactive learning tool provides worked examples of everyday maths,
mini-video tutorials and practice questions.
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Maths Everywhere app
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6. ACER National Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
Conference 2014 (Rendezvous Grand Hotel, Melbourne. May 1 and 2,
2014)
This year’s theme is Foundation skills and lifelong learning – what does the evidence from international
assessments tell us about improving work and life skills?. The two-day conference will examine the latest
results of both the Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), and the
Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) surveys. The conference will discuss the implications
for both policy and practice, for not only all education sectors but also for lifelong learning and full
participation as an individual, as a community member and as a worker.
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Click here for conference information
7. New from Workbase Library (NZ)
Workbase Library contains over 10,000 resources on topics related to adult literacy. Membership and
borrowing resources is free to practitioners living in New Zealand. Click here for information on joining the
Workbase Library.
Rough Justice. Fast food for hungry minds (Adult Learning Support Nelson Inc, 2009)
This is a collection of short stories written especially for men who don't normally enjoy reading. Featuring hot
wheels, hunting, exploding toilets and other topics that won't make reading seem boring. Quirky and
amusing, sometimes politically incorrect, these stories are an entertaining read.
Feedback
Thank you so much to those of you who give us feedback about Literacy Works. We really enjoy hearing
from you and try to respond to your questions and suggestions. Feedback may be sent to me at
[email protected]
Stephanie Clout, Editor
Workbase: The New Zealand Centre for Workforce
Literacy Development
2 Vermont Street, Ponsonby. PO Box 56571,
Dominion Road, Auckland 1446, New Zealand
Ph: 64 9 361 3800 Fax: 64 9 376 3700
Email: [email protected]
www.workbase.org.nz, www.nzliteracyportal.org.nz
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