October 2002 — Applications

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Web-Based Instructional Program Helps Advance American Indians in Arizona

Valuable Learning Opportunity

Now that SkillsTutor is up and running, Franquet has been working hard to publicize it. "Some adult education programs use technology and others do not," she says. "SkillsTutor is a resource that allows me to accommodate different learning styles and learning difficulties. It is also a great program for K-12 schools for before, after and summer school remediation, as well as test preparation. The local Flagstaff Community Foundation funded SkillsTutor so that we could reach as many students as possible. I hope to involve both adults and children in our program soon."

NACA also uses an old integrated learning system (ILS), the cost of which Franquet says limits her to two licenses annually, allowing only two students to use the ILS simultaneously. She expressed her discontent with the extensive server requirements and maintenance issues required by the ILS. "With SkillsTutor, I don't have to do anything. Students go online wherever and whenever they choose, content is updated automatically and technical support is free," says Franquet. "SkillsTutor is definitely a valuable learning opportunity whether you are looking to get on track with your GED, brushing up on core competency skills or preparing for a community college placement test."

For more information on Native Americans for Community Action, visit www.nacainc.org.

Contact Information
Achievement Technologies Inc.
Columbia, MD
(888) 391-3245
www.skillstutor.com