Web Resources

AlphaRoute has everything the adult literacy learner could want: online courses, articles and stories, discussions and chat rooms, links to the other parts of the Internet. The site also offers Native resources and resources for the deaf. Access requires a user name and password, but a trial name and password will get you on the site. Students with questions should speak to their tutor at their literacy organization.

edHelper covers a lot of ground, from reading comprehension to algebra to critical thinking. (skills: RT, W, N, TS, CL)

abcteach® has a colourful, easy-to-use website, packed with printable tools like flashcards, that cover reading, writing and math. (skills: RT, W, N, CL)

2learn is a jumping off point for a number of 2learn Canadian sites that support both students and tutors at all levels in a wide range of subjects. (skills: RT, W, N, TS, CL)

Hundreds of classroom activities with a nature and science focus. (skills: RT, W, N, TS, CU, CL)

MrNussbaum is a great fun site that deals with a wide variety of subjects, including reading, writing and math, among many other things. The basic site offers a lot of options like crossword puzzle creation to support specific student learning needs. A premium site is offered but much is available free. (skills: RT, W, N, TS, CL)

TV411 is a television series for adults who want to strengthen their literacy skills. Produced by the Adult Literacy Media Alliance (ALMA), TV411 has basic programs designed to help improve reading, writing, vocabulary and math skills as well as specialized programs about retirement, GED preparation and previews for upcoming shows. (skills: RT, W, N, TS, CU, CL)

Improving Education Inc. offers randomly-generated worksheets for language arts and math -- new challenges appear each time a sheet is generated. (skills: RT, W, N, CL)

Microsoft offers lesson plans in all subjects with instructions for teachers and students. Files are downloadable, and content is very creative. (skills: RT, W, N, TS, CL)

HotChalk's LessonPlansPage offers much more than lesson plans - -with articles on efficient reading, and information about fun science projects! The plans are organized by grade level. (skills: RT, TS, CL)

This site, brought to us by the British Columbia's public education broadcaster has some fascinating information for all. Check out the "knowledge tools" for in depth, interactive and educational online features. (skills: RT, W, TS, CL)

Find out all the latest news in adult literacy, AlphaPlus courses - including blogging - tutor tips, and links to useful videos and other sites. (skills: RT, W, TS, CL)

Not just for kids! Kidsclick is a massive list of websites compiled by librarians on many fascinating topics. (skills: RT, TS, CL)

About.com's home page leads you to worlds of information about hobbies, news, travel, video games, and almost everything you could look for. (skills: RT, TS, CU, CL)

This site offers all kinds of neat activities for students and tutors alike: quizzes, songs, assessments, exercises, math stuff.

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