Learners: Learners who Become Tutors

Authors

Jill Castek, Portland State UniversityFollow
Gloria Jacobs, Portland State UniversityFollow
Kimberly D. Pendell, Portland State UniversityFollow
Drew Pizzolato, Portland State University
Stephen Reder, Portland State UniversityFollow
Elizabeth Withers, Portland State UniversityFollow

Sponsor

This research was supported by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to Portland State University (LG-06-11-0340-11).

Document Type

Research Brief

Publication Date

2015

Subjects

Peer teaching, Adult literacy -- Psychological aspects, Computer assisted instruction, Digital divide

Abstract

The Learners who Become Tutors Brief describes the experiences of learners who went on to become tutors in a digital literacy acquisition program. It details the reasons why these learners went on to volunteer and the unique connections they made with learners to support them. The Research Briefs series highlight key findings about how underserved adults acquire digital literacy skills, and include quotes from participants and practitioners. The Briefs are designed to be accessible by practitioners, program administrators, and policy makers to inform and enhance digital literacy programs.

Description

Authors listed in alphabetical order.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/16207

Recommended Citation

Castek, J., Jacobs, G., Pendell, K., Pizzolato, D., Reder S., & Withers, E. (2015). Learners: Learners who Become Tutors (Digital Literacy Acquisition in Brief). http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/16207