BY CONNIE BELANGER In recent years the Internet has introduced
millions of users to their counterparts, and written
correspondence has taken off in many directions, including
computer conferencing and online education. As reported in the
last issue of CONNECT, several adult literacy classes across
Canada recently completed a project which included online
conferencing. Many educators would like to use conferencing and
email to provide a broader field of study for learners, but need
a few guidelines to help get started. The following pointers may
help to make this method of communication clearer, and easier to
use, for both educators and learners alike. Writing a Message
Many individuals who have spent the better part of their lives
avoiding writing tasks are reluctant to participate online.
Preparation is the key to reducing online writing stress for
many users, student and instructor alike. (Turn page sideways
for faces.) Moderating a Conference (Each conference has a
moderator- someone to facilitate, to mana