Write to Read, Alameda County Public Library

Some Forms We May Use Tonight

2008-06-11T14:22:00.000-07:00

Hello Folks, Here are 5 pages from 3 handouts that we may use tonight in our 1st of 3 Computer Skills Classes. I look forward to seeing you tonight at 6. All the best, Brian

website to practice reading and writing

2008-03-07T16:44:00.000-08:00

The website "Funbrain.com" has lots of games that are good for practicing spelling and words on your own: Click on the link in blue to go directly to the game:

Spelling practice at different levels http://www.funbrain.com/spell/index.html

Another spelling game: http://www.funbrain.com/spellroo/index.html

Tricky word practice http://www.funbrain.com/whichword/index.html

Root word practice--do the "Tutorial" first to understand how to play http://www.funbrain.com/roots/index.html

Grammar (nouns, verbs, adjectives) http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.html

Scenes from July's Computer Class

2007-08-09T14:32:00.000-07:00

July Computer Class Is Another Hit!

2007-08-09T13:57:00.000-07:00

The July computer class went great! We had 7 students who received their Write to Read email ID cards at the end of it.

Since Yahoo is testing out a new format for email, the group had to learn how to deal with bugs that caused problems getting into email. But everyone did fine! We figured out a way to get around the problem, and learned to be patient with the computer and not give up.

The free typing program was a big hit, as was a fun website to practice mouse skills. Check them out yourself in the "helpful web links" section.

We had 2 great new volunteers helping out this time with Krista and Kiran: Cole Miller and Shuming Chiang. Thanks to both of them! Both Cole and Shuming will continue offering their help in the fall by doing 1-1 tutoring with anyone who missed out on these fun summer classes.

June 19, 2007 Photos Set 2

2007-06-19T23:29:00.000-07:00

A few more photos of fabulous folks doing great work.

June 19, 2007 Photos Set 1

2007-06-19T23:22:00.000-07:00

Here are a few photos from our 3rd computer workshop. Enjoy, Brian

Links Page

2007-06-19T14:46:00.000-07:00

Hey Folks, Project Read in San Franicsco has created an easy-to-use Internet page with links to lots of helpful sites. Here is a picture of it. You can click on the picture to get to the actual page. If you like using the page, then think about adding it to the favorites in your browser (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox).

Easy-to-use E-mail Reply Guide

2007-06-19T10:28:00.000-07:00

Here is a JPG image of the form we used to help folks reply to e-mails in Yahoo! Mail.

June 12, 2007 Workshop Photos Set 3

2007-06-18T22:55:00.000-07:00

Even more photos of folks working hard and having fun.

June 12, 2007 Workshop Photos Set 2

2007-06-18T22:52:00.000-07:00

A few more photos of this very productive workshop.

June 12, 2007 Workshop Photos Set 1

2007-06-18T22:48:00.001-07:00

Here are some photos from our 2nd E-mail/Internet workshop.

June 5, 2007 Workshop Photos - Set 3

2007-06-12T13:15:00.000-07:00

These are the final 3 photographs from our June 5, 2007 computer workshop. Brian

June 5, 2007 Workshop Photos - Set 2

2007-06-12T13:10:00.001-07:00

Here are a few more photos from our fabulous workshop June 5, 2007. Brian

June 5, 2007 Workshop Photos - Set 1

2007-06-12T13:04:00.000-07:00

Hi, Here are a few photographs from our June 5, 2007 Yahoo! e-mail (and more) workshop. All the best, Brian

Welcome!

2007-06-11T17:47:00.000-07:00

Gentle Readers,
This is a friendly little web site where we will share information about ways we are using computers and technology to support adult literacy.
All the best, Brian