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The Computer Learning Foundation offers information on its programs and materials in its newsletter Computer Learning. To obtain a complimentary copy, write Computer Learning Foundation, P.O. Box 60007, Palo Alto, CA 94306-0007 or call (415) 327-3347. (Source: Library PR News, Jan/Feb 1996)

Discourse: A Collection of Adult Learners' Reading Response edited by Carolyn Ho is a compilation of student writings from the Kyle Family Learning and Career Center. The instructor would "let students 'talk to' literature" through writing. This is a wonderful example of learning writing skills through reading. To obtain a free copy contact: Texas Adult Literacy Clearinghouse, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4226 or call (800) 441-7323.

The Shadow of Hate, Charles Guggenheim's hard-hitting 1995 film on the history of intolerance in America, is available free from Teaching Tolerance. Valued at $350, the stand-alone videotape is included in a package which features excellent print supplementary materials. For more information, contact: Teaching Tolerance, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 or call (205) 264-0286. (Source: Kentucky Public Library Newsletter, Mar/Apr 1996)

A "cool Web" address to check out is The Adult Education Teacher's Annotated Webliography: http://alri.org/pubs/webliography.html

This an annotated list of 27 sites which were reviewed by adult literacy/ basic education/ ESOL educators in the Boston area. A great source for additional Web sites under the following categories: Student and Teacher Resources, Resources for ESOL (ESL), Adult Secondary Education (GED/ EDP), Project-based Learning, Adult Education Research, Grants Information, and other interesting sites.