Life Skills
Lifelong Learning
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The Lifelong Learning Skills System is a multimedia approach to instruct users in the key skills necessary to get and keep a job as well as the skills needed for a successful, independent life.

The Lifelong Learning System consists of two components -JOB PREPARATION SKILLS and LIFE SKILLS. Each component consists of self-contained multimedia packages that utilize multiple formats for different learning styles.

Students using the Lifelong Learning System will gain skills necessary for a successful transition into employment and independent living.

A series of 8 multimedia packages that provide instruction in independent living skills. Each package includes over six hours of instruction in the topic area.

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National Recognitions

The Life Skills System provides over 80 competencies in such areas as:

Students learn key skills for a successful, independent life, such as how to write a check, establish credit and the importance of developing a savings plan.

In addition, students gain experience in how to be a smart consumer and tips for living on their own.

Practical living skills are included such as tips for buying a car and renting an apartment.

Instructor's Notes contain implementation strategies, recommended processes, time requirements, multiple teaching strategies and assessment measures, as well as record-keeping and community activity ideas.

Pre/Post Assessment Each package includes an assessment checklist as well as a pre and post assessment in each CD Rom. Complete tests with the user's answer or just a summary report can be printed.

Competency Requirements are provided in each package. These list the key points and critical lessons to be mastered in each subject area.

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Handbooks are provided in packages, where appropriate, to enhance the lessons. These 5" x 7" handbooks are typically 12 to 20 pages long and content specific for the competencies addressed.

Activity Worksheets are provided in each package in both electronic and print formats. Users can complete the activities on screen and print out; or fill out the forms the old fashioned way -with a pen or pencil.

Videos in this series are distinguished as the recipient of multiple awards such as the National Educational Film & Video Festival, ABC-CLIO, American Film & Video Association, and the Columbus International Film & Video Festival for high quality and content.

CD-ROMs Highly interactive and built on an entertaining game board design, these CD Roms are user friendly. They utilize dynamic graphics, internet links, multiple print options, user management capabilities, pre and post testing, easy to use navigational tools, and a help button.

Network versions are provided.

Life Skills

  1. Banking: Credit and Loans
    1. ES973CDN
  2. Banking: Checking and Savings
    1. ES974CDN
  3. Skills for Buying a Car
    1. ES976CDN
  4. Getting Around in Today’s World
    1. ES980CDN
  5. This Apartment’s for You
    1. ES975CDN
  6. On Your Own
    1. ES978CDN
  7. Life Skills for the Telephone
    1. ES979CDN
  8. Consumer Shopping
    1. ES982CDN