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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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SER IBM Reading
Recognition Program |
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The IBM Reading Recognition Program helps new learners to read and to improve their pronunciation skills. It also helps learners identify new vocabulary via the graphic shown on some books. Voice recognition technology enables the computer to "hear" and understand a full range of accents as students pronounce words on the screen. It also repeats words so students can hear the correct pronunciation. SER-Jobs for Progress is one of several sites selected by the computer manufacturer IBM to share a $1.5 million national adult literacy grant. |
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Adult Basic Education, Job Training & Employment |
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4, A) Adult and out-of-school youth education |
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To develop or increase reading and vocabulary skills. |
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Increase correct pronunciation of words via reading recognition software |
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The program has an "open entry" enrollment so there is no timeline for the program |
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| Indicators: | Instructors guide students through levels of competency based on the individual's progress | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
Citizens can volunteer time to assist instructors during class hours. |
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| Contact Information: |
Ana Pacheco, SER-Jobs for Progress, 508-676-1916. |
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