More About Mobile Learning

A lot of resources on mobile learning--even though this is classroom based, creative tutors and students can get great ideas on how to use thee tools for one to one and small group tutoring.

Renew Membership Today

Thanks to all of you who have renewed your membership, and you still have time to renew.  We have made it easy.  Just complete the form and email to valflorida@hotmail.com and pay with your credit card via the paypal button on the blog.

Once we get your form, we will send you a link to our members only wiki.

Thanks for your support of volunteer literacy.

Sandy Newell
President, VALF

Bonnie and Susan on the New GED Test

Archived Webinar on the 2013 GED Test

Bonnie and Susan again are preparing Florida for a change again in the GED test. Check out their archived webinar presented in March 12 , 2012. Students need to learn how to be an independent learner to be successful.  The Common Core Standards aren’t just impacting children.  Adults who are going back to get their high school diploma also must meet the Core Standards.

Last Chance to Complete 2002 GED Test

Last Chance to Complete the 2002 GED Test

Adults only have 17 months to pass all five sections of the GED Test before the new test is required in January 2014. The last time the test was changed, there was a rush to complete all sections of the test. More about this can be found at Florida’s official GED site. Tip sheets on the 2002 test can be found at the State Library and Archives of Florida.

GED Test Changing in 2014

Adults will need to have computer key board skills in 2014, if they plan to take the GED Test. For the first time, adults will only be able to take the GED test online.  This is one of the five changes planned go to  Top Five Changes in the GED Test to watch a 4 minute video.

Expand Your Tutor Base with Tutor.com

Collier County Public Library is one of several public libraries that provide Tutor.com.  Adult learners can use this free one on one live online tutor to study for the GED.  Read About it...

Grant Funding for Library Literacy--Due August 26

Does your public library have a Dollar Store within 20 miles, then consider applying for a grant from the  ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS).  The funding comes from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to continue the American Dream Starts @ your library, a literacy initiative serving adult English language learners and their families.  

A primary goal of this project is to help public libraries in Dollar General communities add or improve library literacy services for adult English language learners and their families.

Funding can be used to support volunteer literacy programs run by the library or in partnership with local literacy programs.  Eligible libraries can now apply online for grants range from $5,000 to $15,000.

Applicants must be:

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 A public library with a demonstrated need and the capacity to provide literacy services for adult English language learners.

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 Located within 20 miles of a Dollar General Store, distribution center, or corporate office (please visit the Dollar General’s Store Locator online). 

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 Library systems and libraries that have previously received American Dream Starts @ your library grants are eligible to apply.

Applications are being accepted through Sunday, August 26, 2012. To access the 2012 grant application go to: www.americandreamtoolkit.org .

For further information contact Dale Lipschultz, OLOS Literacy Officer at dlipschultz@ala.org