The project objectives

Two primary objectives were targeted during the course of the project. The first objective was to validate audiographic teleconferencing as a practical means of training for literacy coordinators. To determine whether this objective was achieved, the following criterion were established:

• the cost-effectiveness of using the technology
• the adaptability of instructors' methods to the technology
• impact of technology glitches on the training process
• level of participant satisfaction
• the need for and/or added value of having a literacy coordinator at each site in a facilitator/trouble shooter role

The second objective was to develop and test modules for tutor training using audiographic teleconferencing technology. The following measures were instituted:

• evaluate the development process;
• evaluate the adaptability of the instructors in course preparation;
• identify the range of individuals who could use the technology for literacy training purposes;
• determine the relevance of the module contents in actual tutoring situations

To assure that these objectives were met, each phase of the project was evaluated using both written evaluations and informal dialogue with participants and instructors. The evaluation tools reflected the types of information needed at each stage. *

* See Report on the Evaluation by Peter Faid