B-Ball Squad

I enjoyed watching the Learning is Power B-Ball Squad video.

As a tutor I feel that this video sums up everything that literacy programs are all about. They are about the learners.

Learning is Power expresses some real concerns that new learners have when they come to any Adult Learning Centre. They experience anxiety, frustration, nervousness and uncertainty.

The video indicates that adult learners attend for various reasons. Some want to read to their kids and grandkids. They wish to be better able to communicate with family and friends and they also want to be exposed to vocabulary that they may not be familiar with. It is also very important for adult learners to feel comfortable filling out forms and applications. They wish to have a comfort level when dealing with various people and they feel it is very important to express themselves properly.

Learning is one of the best ways to develop your reading, writing, math and social skills. An individual feels very powerful when they can face the world on a daily basis and not be made to feel like they are of no value. Self-esteem is also a very valuable lesson experienced within all Adult Learning Centers. Self-esteem is a very valuable asset in helping people understand what power is and how it can help you maintain a very positive lifestyle.

by Catherine L

My Blog Rubert’s Leap In Reading

My blog is to help other people that can't Read and Write. It may give them the courage to start their own blog or to join my. I talk about, In 2004 I didn't know how to read more than two and three letter words, even those words were hard for me. I didn't even know anything about computer's. To show the people that they are not the only ones out there that can't Read and Write. And remember always keep an open mind for mistakes that is why they put rubbers on the end of Pencils.

The name of my blog is http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/rubertsleapinreading/

by Rubert

my power to learn

The power of Learning is to achieve some goals
that you want to do in life
and there are times when we have to try some new things
like making speech and talking about it to the Pupil
and that is one power of learning

and one of thing is to be able to keep trying to learn how to able to learn how to read words and write them down

and when I saw the video I thought it was good when the learners said that she couldn’t read or write

and also when I watch it I thought we should all have challenges in Literacy to be able upgrade your skills

I would like see more videos on the online courses I feel that it important to watch Video.

I watch a video about secrets
I found very good and it talk about feel good about your so
that was a challenge for me
have you ever heard of secrets

by Ida

a conscientious mind

To develop power is learning to have a conscientious mind and learning by different mindsets.

Through different mindsets is to have a good outlook on your life. Learning is a difficult process to learn through philosophers before you can learn from them. Every day is a process of learning.

by Luke B.

the video

I really like the video. When I first saw it I let as many staff, learners and volunteers know about it as I could. I let them know I thought it was important to watch. I first found out about it on the discussion boards here at Alpha Route.

Since I have known about the video for some time my excitement about it is not as strong. I would like to see courses that would help to develop leadership skills....such as project management 101. I would also like to know how many people challenged with literacy don't vote and see about running a campaign to encourage our peers to vote. I think if more people understood what the referendum vote was really about they would have made sure they voted.

I know I am off topic. This has been a busy week and I am tired.

by Kathryn

the ultimate power

The only power a person needs is over their own life. People lose their power or feel powerless when they do not know what to do or how to do it. By learning they increase their independence and thus their self-confidence. This makes them feel in control over their lives, makes them better able to make decisions that will be positive - enhance their lives. The more you learn the more able you are to make good decisions.

by Ginny H.

to overcome your fear

How I feel about myself - all my life I thought that I was going nowhere. When you can't read very well it puts a big hole in your life. You think that you will never be able to get a job, to support yourself. Since coming back to school I don't feel that way. When you see on paper that you are going ahead, it feels good inside. To have that power, control over what is going to happen. I have always hid that I couldn't read. Now I don't have to pretend that I am someone I'm not. I am not ashamed that I have a hard time reading. I have confidence, the more I learn, the more I have control, and the more I want!

by Julie C.

control and confidence

I feel very good about myself. I can read books on my own. I can drive a car myself to class now. My life has changed a lot better because I can read and write and do some math. I feel good around other people than before because I can do more things with other people than before. I can read books to my niece and help her with her homework at night. Yes, I have more control over my life. I feel more confident in my life. In many ways I feel I will be able to get a better job in the future and make it on my own. So yes I do feel that learning gives you more power over your own life.

by Trevor L.

learning is life long

I feel that learning is life long. You never really stop learning till you have left this world, and even then who knows. My family as always told that I should not be afraid to try new things, because I can't be faulted for trying but it is when I don't try that is wrong. This whole blogging is very scary to me. But I'm trying it.

by Dawn J.

learning 1, 2, ...

Learning is Power 1
I watched the video called "Learning is Power" on http://www.youtube.com/ It is a good video, but it is seventeen minutes long.

Learning is Power 2
I believe that learning is power because of the technology that is out in the market today.

by Shawn T.

learning with new friends

If I was to have a post I would call it learning with new friends .

I've learned a lot since I've been coming to Literacy Alliance of West Nipissing. I'm hoping to become a tutor in Oct.

I love to read stories but some day I hope to write my story of my life.

by Lynn C.

hats off to learning

learning is power because it teaches us to read and write. and the more you know the more that you can teach yourself to read the cat and the hat. again the more you know the more it will help you later in life.

by David M.

blogging is power

A Mothers love.

A mothers love, never stops growing, for her child.
Whose love or lost? By trying to make ends meet,
Not knowing how her child feels, living on the streets

A mothers love, is sometimes hard to understand?
When you reach so hard just to hold her hand.
So reach her and love your mothers
And respect hat she’s been there too,
So when she sees her child suffer,
She feels there is nothing she can do,
So
Love your mother’s love because she loves you.
Respect mother’s love.

By Wanda E.

learning is fun

I started to come to the Literacy program about a year and a half ago. When I started my reading and spelling was very bad. Since I have been here my spelling and reading has improved in a very good way.

I did not have any computer skills when I started here. My mentor has taught me how to use the computer. When I started to use the AlphaRoute program I have improved in all area of reading, spelling and the understanding of the English language.

The big thing is I'm still having fun learning.

by Charles W.

learning is fun

I started to come to the Literacy program about a year and a half ago. When I started my reading and spelling was very bad. Since I have been here my spelling and reading has improved in a very good way.

I did not have any computer skills when I started here. My mentor has taught me how to use the computer. When I started to use the AlphaRoute program I have improved in all area of reading, spelling and the understanding of the English language.

The big thing is I'm still having fun learning.

by Charles W.

b-ball squad

I enjoyed watching the Learning is Power B-Ball Squad video.

As a tutor I feel that this video sums up everything that literacy programs are all about. They are about the learners.

Learning is Power expresses some real concerns that new learners have when they come to any Adult Learning Centre. They experience anxiety, frustration, nervousness and uncertainty.

The video indicates that adult learners attend for various reasons. Some want to read to their kids and grandkids. They wish to be better able to communicate with family and friends and they also want to be exposed to vocabulary that they may not be familiar with. It is also very important for adult learners to feel comfortable filling out forms and applications. They wish to have a comfort level when dealing with various people and they feel it is very important to express themselves properly.

Learning is one of the best ways to develop your reading, writing, math and social skills. An individual feels very powerful when they can face the world on a daily basis and not be made to feel like they are of no value. Self-esteem is also a very valuable lesson experienced within all Adult Learning Centers. Self-esteem is a very valuable asset in helping people understand what power is and how it can help you maintain a very positive lifestyle.

by Catherine L

i'm getting better

I'm getting better on the computer than I was three years ago.
I took a computer course at the Adult Learning Center, then I went to the college and did some more work on the computer.

I'm doing well in my English, Math, spelling, and with my writing.

The more I learn the more powerful I get.

by Jean O.

always learning

Some people have different things they like to learn and some find it a challenge. I think we all faced challenge through are lifetime. Two things I am learning are the following being a parent to my son who is 16 months and another cooking. I know I could have learned cooking but you are always learning everyday no matter what you are doing.

by Joanne N.

name the blog

Okay everybody - it is time to vote on the name.
Look right - you will see a poll called
WHAT SHOULD WE CALL THIS BLOG?

Chose the name you like best.
Click on the dot beside the name you like best.
Then click on the word VOTE at the bottom.
Once you have voted, you can click on SHOW RESULTS.
You can see which name is getting the most votes.

You have until Saturday to vote.

what is a blog?

Here are your ideas about what blogs are and whether there is power in blogging or not.
_________________________________________
o Blog is a new away to share ideas your life story and what things are happening in your community.

o Well the power of Blog can help a person who wanted to put part of their story on it and see if people like what they have read or of it needs some improvement or somebody can make a suggestion on changing something in the story

o My definition of a Blog is something that is of interest to the person who is writing or preparing the information. It is an avenue which people can use to communicate with a large group of individuals at the same time.

o A blog is a way of writing what we think to other people. It is like a journal but on the internet.

o Yes blogging is power because it lets us say what we think to many people at once.

o To me a BLOG is a computer journal where I can share my stories, feelings, dreams, hopes and thoughts.

o Yes, I think blogging is power because other people may be reading it and may be influenced by it.

o I think blog is a way to give a short description about something, and tell a small story. I do thing blogging is power because it tells a lot of stuff in a short story.

o My definition of blog is a computer story. Some people's blogs tell about their ideas, opinions, experiences and feelings.

o Yes, I think blogging is power because it draws readers to the story and it also can provide information and can change people's opinions.

o My definition of a blog is like writing in a diary or a journal. I have done both.

o My definition of a blog is keeping a journal where You write down your most private thoughts,

o My idea of a Blog is a journal that is online. It a place to talk about anything you want to say.

o No, I do not think blogging is power. The reason is everyone has the power to say and do what is the best for their life. My blog may not be read by anyone.

o The word blog means a web log. It is a collection of short stories or a journal.

o The meaning of blog means to me to write entries and add different materials and it does not matter what you add.Its like an online diary like some people use facebook and they put there personal thoughts and express how they are feeling too. They updated often as possible as well. Its pretty much like online journal by using facebook and some of there friends on there too.

o Blog is great we get to meet many people on here .

o I love reading new stories

o I am starting to get what a blog is and no it is not like a bog (although at times I do feel bogged down!!). A blog is your on-line journal/diary /agenda -or whatever else you want it to be!!! I think that used sensibly they are a good thing.

o Following someone's story is a blog.

o A blog is like a web-site. I think blogs are alright

o Blogging to me is like a E-mail but any one can read it if they had the address. Blogging is used so you can keep the family or group of people up to date on what is happening. This is power because you only need to write the message once and stays their for as long as you want and goes to whoever would like to read it that is interested in the topic...

o A series of messages.

o Blogging is like having good discussion with many people.

o To me blogging is just like writing in a journal. A journal is a little book where write your thoughts.

And here is Blogger's definition.