About this project

In September of 1998, LexIcon Systems, a Vermont-based multimedia developer, received a grant from the US Department of Education to create interactive material to teach basic workplace skills. In six months, LexIcon developed a fully-interactive prototype accessible from the World Wide Web. This proof-of-concept prototype has been on the web since February 1999 and we have gathered extensive feedback on the program.

In September of 1999 LexIcon received additional funding to turn this prototype into a fully-functioning, web-delivered, instructional experience. While our funding continues until September 2001, we have chosen to make this early version available. The structure of this program is complete--beginning, instruction, ending--but we will continue to expand the levels and variety of skills over the next months. Please feel free to examine this program and use it with your students. Tell me (Michael Hillinger) what works, what doesnÕt and things you think should be included.

The following people have contributed to the success of this material: Larry Mikulecky, Professor of Education, Language Education Department, Indiana University; Lloyd David, Founder and President, Continuing Education Institute; Judith Lashof, Rutland Region Even Start Coordinator; Donald J. Leu, John & Maria Neag Endowed Chair in Literacy and Technology, University of Connecticut; Michael Hillinger, President, LexIcon Systems; Eric Lapp, Quality Systems Manager, OMYA Inc.; Charles Boudreau, President, Quality Dimensions Inc.; Heidi Lorash, Techneglas Inc.; Nancy Wilkinson, Adult Education Program, Trinidad State Junior College; Linda Stacy, Owens Community College; Center for Development and Training; Bernadette B. Fallaw, MacLean-Fogg Company, Sherri Cartee (fomerly of Springs Industries), Debra Grommons, Education & Training Manager, Vermont Technical College, Scott Chesnut, Nut Design, Josh Donahue, University of Northern Arizona, Dr. Mary Lovell, Division of National Programs, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education.