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Finding the Right LINCS. Beth Fredrick, Center for Literacy Studies bfredric@utk.edu. What is LINCS ?. Your first and best stop for literacy information . . . an electronic information retrieval and communication system that
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Finding the Right LINCS Beth Fredrick, Center for Literacy Studies bfredric@utk.edu
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 • Using LINCSearch to search literacy Web sites • Using LINCSearch to searchdatabases • Joining LINCS online discussion lists • Locating training for integrating technology with teaching & learning • Finding outstanding sites --HOT SITES • Browsing Special Collections