The resource list has been updated. To make the newest resources easy to find, this month’s additions are in blue.
To borrow any or all of these, email Tina at library@literacy.bc.ca.
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Interesting new books in a concise format, written with tutors and practitioners in mind: Dawson, Di. (2007). Handheld technologies for mobile learning. Leicester: NIACE. Learn how cellphones, MP3 players and PDAs can be used to enhance the education of adult learners.
Jacobsen, Yola. (2007). e-learning for adults with learning difficulties. Leicester: NIACE. A practical guide showing how digital technologies can be used to improve the experiences of learners with learning difficulties.
McKeown, Sally. (2006). Supporting adult learners with dyslexia: harnessing the power of technology. Leicester: Continue reading Technology and LD – new in the library The resource list has been updated. Includes new print materials and more online resources on learning disabilities in English Second Language students. Adendorff, Olivia & Wooden, Lois. (2009). Welcome to computers for ESL students, 2nd edition: Windows XP version. El Sobrante, CA: Labyrinth Learning. There is also an accompanying workbook. Herrell, Adrienne L. (2008). Fifty strategies for teaching English language learners. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall. Klingner, Janette K., Hoover, John J. & Baca, Leonard M., eds. (2008). Why do English language learners struggle with reading?: distinguishing language acquisition from learning disabilities. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. Research-based guide offers best practices for use with school age children. Peer, Lindsay & Reed, Gavin. (2000). Multilingualism, literacy, and dyslexia: Continue reading ESL – new resources Duarte, Nancy. (2008). Slide:ology : the art and science of creating great presentations. Sebastapol, CA: O’Reilly Media. Ford, Anne. (2007). On their own: creating an independent future for your adult child with learning disabilities and ADHD: a family guide. New York: Newmarket Press. Hendrickx, Sarah. (2010). The adolescent and adult neuro-diversity handbook: Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and related conditions. London: Jessica Kingsley. Johnston, Linda. (2007). Assistive technology: access for all students. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall. Sousa, David A. (2006). How the brain learns. 3rd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. Sprenger, Marilee. (2008). Differentiation through learning styles and memory. 2nd ed. Continue reading New resources – a mixed bag |
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