Transcript Finding the Right LINCS

Finding the Right
LINCS
Beth Fredrick, Center for Literacy Studies
[email protected]
What is LINCS?
Your first and best stop for literacy information . . . an
electronic information retrieval and communication system
that
•Serves as a focal point for easy access to literacy related
information and resources
and
•Facilitates communication and the sharing of expertise and
ideas throughout the literacy community
National Infrastructure
The content, structure, design, and features of LINCS
have been developed collaboratively as a distributed
system.
• A national site -- National LINCS
• 5 Regional Technology Centers: Eastern, Midwest,
Northwest, Southern, Western/Pacific LINCS
• Regional and state partners
LINCS Objectives
• Identify and evaluate leading edge technologies
• Develop and maintain dynamic Web sites, search engines,
literacy resource databases, and communication tools
• Increase access of local programs to the Internet and
World Wide Web by building and enhancing states’
technological capacity
• Expand awareness throughout the field, and build
collaboration and cooperation between local, state, and
regional agencies
LINCS - 4 Main Activities:
• Resource organization
• Web publishing of otherwise unavailable full-text materials
• Training and professional development through training
practitioners to use technology with adult learners, to use LINCS,
train trainers, and spread the VISION!!!
• Developing partnerships through links between NIFL, regional
technology centers, states, local programs, practitioners, and
learners; sharing achievements in the application of technology;
building partnerships with other technology efforts; and
identifying funding sources and professional development
opportunities
All achieved via technology
LINCS resources
• Policy information
• Calendar and grants information
• Research results and topical papers
• Staff development programs
• Program management tools
• Instructional resources
• Sites for adult learners
TODAY’S FOCUS:
Finding resources on LINCS
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Using LINCSearch to search literacy Web sites
Using LINCSearch to search databases
Joining LINCS online discussion lists
Locating training for integrating technology with
teaching & learning
• Finding outstanding sites -- HOT SITES
• Browsing Special Collections