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Engaging ESL Adult and Youth Learners in Technologically Facilitated Outdoor Experiential Learning to Improve Environmental, Ocean, Climate and English Literacy

October 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011 | Media and Technology, Public Programs
Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) - Monroe County, Inc. and The College of Exploration are developing and implementing a pilot project to target traditionally under-represented ethnic groups who are limited English proficient-- many reading and writing in English at the grade 0 - grade 5.5 level. The project goals are for learners of English as a Second Language (ESL) to use digital photo cameras, digital video cameras, waterproof underwater HD cameras and GPS technologies to geo-locate, explore, observe, record, display and tell stories in English both in words, photos and short HD video clip sequences. Stories will be about the exploration of places like the National Marine Sanctuaries and other areas of the country and coasts where there are scientific observation and monitoring opportunities created and supported by NOAA partners.

Funders

NOAA
Funding Program: 2010 - Environmental Literacy Grants for Informal/Nonformal Science Education
Award Number: NA10SEC0080025
Funding Amount: $203,454
NOAA
Funding Program: 2010 - Environmental Literacy Grants for Informal/Nonformal Science Education
Award Number: NA10SEC0080018
Funding Amount: $200,000

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Mary Casanova
    Principal Investigator
    Literacy Volunteers America of Monroe County
  • Peter Tuddenham
    Principal Investigator
    College of Exploration
  • Discipline: Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Literacy | Technology
    Audience: Adults | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Public Programs | Citizen Science Programs | Community Outreach Programs
    Access and Inclusion: Ethnic/Racial | English Language Learners

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