National Coalition for Literacy

Social Innovations in Adult Education

—A Guest Blog Discussion Series on the Importance of Social Innovation for Adult Literacy

Technology innovations are changing our relationship with education and knowledge. These innovations (“social innovations”) can be used to advance social causes such as adult education and literacy by connecting users to technology tools for learning, building networks, and bridging the digital divide. How are we—and how can we—harness innovation to improve adult literacy in the United States? Join the National Coalition for Literacy for a guest blog discussion series that explores how social innovations can positively impact literacy in the U.S. and what you can do to help. (Introduction)

Guest Blog Discussion Series:

Topic: Digital Literacy: an opportunity for inclusion or a barrier to access?

Guest: Dale Lipschultz, Literacy Officer, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, American Library Association

Date: August 1–12, 2011

Topic: Libraries Embrace Digital Literacy Role

Guests:

• Larra Clark, Director, Program on Networks and Assoc. Director, Program on America’s Libraries for the 21st Century, Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP), American Library Association
• Marijke Visser, Assistant Director, Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP), American Library Association

Date: August 5–12, 2011

Topic: Beyond Foundational Literacy and Digital Literacy

Guest: Bobbi Newman, Library Consultant, B. Newman & Associates

Date: August 8-12, 2011

Topic: Adult Learners, Libraries, and Digital Literacy

Guest: Beth Friese, PhD Candidate, Department of Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia

Date: August 12-19, 2011

Topic: Technology Innovations for Learning, Part I

Guest: Anne Murr, Coordinator, Adult Literacy Center, Drake University School of Education and Board Member, National Association for Adults With Special Learning Needs

Date: August 15–26, 2011

Topic: Technology Innovations for Learning, Part II

Guest: Anne Murr, Coordinator, Adult Literacy Center, Drake University School of Education and Board Member, National Association for Adults With Special Learning Needs

Date: August 19-26, 2011

Topic: Blending Technology and Social Support for Digital Literacy

Guest: Stephen Reder, University Professor of Applied Linguistics, Portland State University

Date: August 22–September 2, 2011

Topic: Adult Education: A Wise Investment

―In Celebration of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2011

Guest: Debra Jones, California State Director of Adult Education

Date: September 13–19, 2011