and Latin morphemes – latter might be of interest to Healthcare students) Skimming and Scanning PDF document Suggested teaching and learning sequence for skimming and scanning text National Centre of Literacy and Numeracy for Adults, New Zealand Various Fact Sheets and videos on Skimming and Scanning BBC Skillswise Reading to obtain information PDF document Guide to SQ3R Reading Method for college students (Guides to SQ4R and SQ5r methods also available on e.g. YouTube) Worcester Polytechnic Institute Text to Speech (TTS) The Speak command in Word can read text. The Mini Translator function in MS Word also provides audio of highlighted text. Microsoft Office A range of TTS (and STT) applications/software/online tools are available – one free example is Natural Reader (free to download) AT & T Company NALA document (Page 37) for auditory methods of teaching and learning in FET Record texts e.g. difficult texts or vocabulary lists and email/upload/share Bláithnaid Ní Chinneide (National Adult Literacy Agency) Readability PDF document Review of readability formulae and their use for adult readers N. Padak Ohio Literacy Resource Centre PDF document Tips for making printed materials easier to read (Page 47) NALA Websites/Apps
Education Service, GRETB PDF document See Part Two of document for information on essay writing (links in document not recommended - apart from link to BBC Skillswise website on Punctuation) Kieran Harrington, Galway Adult Basic Education Service, GRETB Writing – a scaffolding approach PDF document A guide book on Writing - written for teachers but some sections e.g. What are the writing demands of my subject? (Page 3) relevant to FET Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) Note-taking PDF document Note-taking for FET students Learners can also use a variety of Speech to Text and Recording apps NALA Writing a report Interactive tutorial Planning Writing – tutorial on planning a written report (this site provides a of tutorials on reading and writing skills) Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Writing a Review Google doc Useful phrases for writing a basic Review Patricia Lyons Summarising Interactive tutorial Identifying main points and summarising Education and Training Foundation Spelling Rules and Lists PDF document Lists of Spelling Rules and Problem words (many of these kinds of lists available) A range of Spelling apps available. Google Translate App can also be used for spelling (using the speech to text tool) Learning Resources, Academic Skills Office, University of New England Spelling Strategies Webpage Suggested teaching and learning spelling strategies National Centre of Literacy and Numeracy for Adults, New Zealand
Software Package guides Webpages Clear instructions for using common software packages e.g. MS Word GCF LearnFree Ease of Access Software e.g. Microsoft Windows Explore Ease of Access settings (e.g. High Contrast, Mouse (change of pointer size and colour) Microsoft Creating Quizzes and other resources Online tools/apps Create quizzes etc. with tools such as Moodle and Flipquiz. With Flipquiz learners can create quizzes which can be used by individuals or for team games. Flipquiz (Founder: Marcus Burnett ICT and subject areas Webpage ICT and subject areas – suggestions from NALA NALA Internet Security Video and webpage A number of videos on Internet Security issues such as creating strong passwords GCF LearnFree Online tools and apps Online tools/apps Various apps available for specific – e.g. Visual Anatomy Education Mobile SUBJECT SPECIFIC RESOURCES Various Sector specific resources This site provides a number of resources including videos and worksheets with suggested teaching and learning strategies for embedding literacy into subject areas. National Centre of Literacy and Numeracy for Adults, New Zealand PDF document Health Exercises – a series of basic reading and writing exercises on health issues. Could also be used to get ideas for literacy exercises for other sectors/subjects NALA Website with tutorials etc. Science - Website exploring Ireland’s scientific heritage – may also be of general interest e.g. Ireland’s first blood transfusion Consortium – see website PDF document Skillwords – worksheets on very basic terms for specific sectors e.g. Catering. NALA