Connecting Adult Literacy Volunteers
Where tutors and volunteer teachers can connect around their shared passion for adult literacy.
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Tricia Brooks posted eventsFall Tutoring Kickoff
October 15, 2011 from 8:30am to 1pmESL Social
September 30, 2011 from 1pm to 3pmFirst MLC Book Club - You're Invited to Join!
September 20, 2011 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Immigration Reform
Read this message from the Immigrant Freedom Network, then follow the link to check out the story: "WNYC, a radio station based out of New York, recently aired a storyproduced by a Latina teenager…Continue
Tags: Immigration
Started by Joseph W. Conry in English Language & Literacy Tutors & Teachers Jul 26, 2011.
Teaching "be" 5 Replies
I am currently teaching a student who has asked recently what "be" means. While she seems to understand the forms of "be" like am, is, are, etc., she seems to be looking for a definition. This is…Continue
Started by Molly Wright Starkweather in English Language & Literacy Tutors & Teachers. Last reply by Tricia Brooks Jun 27, 2011.
Do we need immigrants? 1 Reply
During my MLC training, a certain powerpoint slide stuck with me. There was a comment which mentioned that "We need immigrants". I'm curious as to why this claim was made, its supporting arguments…Continue
Started by Lage von Dissen in English Language & Literacy Tutors & Teachers. Last reply by Tricia Brooks May 9, 2011.
Why do you volunteer? What makes it fun and worthwhile?
I recently reflected on my own experiences as a volunteer at CLUES and what I liked about my experience. I wrote about my favorite part of volunteering on the adult literacy volunteer blog:…Continue
Started by Tricia Brooks in English Language & Literacy Tutors & Teachers Mar 28, 2011.
Welcome!
Welcome to the Literacy Volunteers Network!
Minnesota Literacy Council staff created this page as part of an effort to build community among over 4,000 amazing volunteers who serve in adult literacy programs across the state.
Please invite any adult literacy volunteers you know to join this network! You can invite them by clicking the "Invite" tab in the top left part of this screen.
Check out a new way to find out about MLC Events!
Thank you for being a member of the Minnesota Literacy Council’s Literacy Volunteers ning network. At this time, we have decided to discontinue this network and redirect our efforts to our Facebook page and blog.
We hope you’ll keep in touch with us by:
- Liking us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnliteracy
- Visiting our blog: http://www.mnliteracy.org/volunteers/blog
All the best,
Tricia & Allison
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New Member Info
First and foremost, find and connect with other people who value the work you do as an adult literacy volunteer! Then...
1) Show off your unique style on your Profile Page. Upload a profile photo and decorate your space. Then tell us how you got involved in adult literacy. What program do you volunteer with? Tell us about the learners you serve and the work that you do.
2) Share photos or Videos (you can even easily import a favorite video from YouTube) - but only those relevant to adult literacy, please! (Also, make sure you have permission if you are going to upload any photos of students, teachers, or other volunteers.)
3) Browse our favorite websites in the FLinkit tab (click "Network FLinks" to see what's been shared). Then share your own links. What online resources do you use in your teaching/tutoring?
4) Join a Discussion Forum to ask and answer questions. English language tutors, GED tutors, classroom volunteers, basic skills tutors - there's a group for you! (And if there isn't, why not start one? Contact Susan to request a new discussion group that reflects the work that you do.)
5) Start a blog to share educational materials, tutoring tips, and inspirational stories with the Literacy Volunteers community.
6) Invite your volunteer friends to join us!
Blog Posts
New Minnesotans
Julia Nekessa Opoti provides a format for her guests to tell their stories. http://newminnesotans.tumblr.com
Posted by Pamela Dane on July 12, 2011 at 7:21am
Cool Opportunity: Hamline Summer Course - Many Faces of Mexico in Minnesota (6/27/11-6/29/11)
Hamline University is offering the course "Many Faces of Mexico in Minnesota" from June 27-29, 2011. It will be taught by Meredith Sommers, author, former educator, and co-founder at Resource Center of the Americas, and Janet Kurtz, professor of Spanish at Central Lakes College, Brainerd, Minnesota.
This 12 hour course will focus on the current reality of Mexican immigrants who now reside in Minnesota. Participants will be led through a series of exercises and…
ContinuePosted by Tricia Brooks on June 7, 2011 at 10:08am
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