Last Updated 03/08/2004
My Personal Work History
My name is Harry I. Seda and I am 60 years
old. I was married and have two children. I live in
Westtown, New York. My work history and coping with reading and
writing is as follows:
In April of 1986, I had to learn to read
and write again, which was a very big challenge. I needed a lot of
direction and persistence to learn these skills. Teaching myself how to
improve my skills enough to build a computer was my greatest challenge.
My life today evolves all around using a computer. Using a voice
recognition system to compose my thoughts on paper has opened up a new
world in learning, and today, (September of 2002) I use computer
technology to read many articles in newspapers around the country about
education.
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In April of 1999, I added a new tool to
help me read, write and spell more. Using eReader from (CAST) has
helped me with grammar, and hearing the spelling words has opened up a
second world of learning and knowledge.
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In February of 2002 I added another tool
called: Scan and Read, which is a program that allows you to read
printed text on your computer.
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In February of 2002 I added another tool
called: Reading Pen II, which is a device that scans the written word
and reads it to you.
I have started teaching the skills that I have
learned to students. These programs can be adapted for many computer
systems to meet the needs of students/tutors and/or professionals in my
local program and now I am teaching other organizations nationally. I
am teaching a HANDS ON APPROACH TO TECHNOLOGY using 4 booklets that I
wrote. The workshop is called "Getting Comfortable With Computer
Technology". I taught my first workshop at the National Conference in
Nashville in 1999.
I have written 4 booklets for students/tutors
to read and to teach computer technology to them.
a 1-hour workshop with the
basics.
- a 2 hour, workshop with plenty of hands-on teaching on
some basics of computer processing skills and Internet instruction.
- a 12 hour workshop that would be broken down into
three, 3- hours sessions using the same hands-on approach to include
basics computer processing skills, Internet and e-mail exposure. With
support if needed after students complete the 12 hour workshop.
- a 12-hour workshop on web site development and
designed by using the same hands-on approach that I use with my
beginner's workshops. This workshop can be taught in three, 3-hours
sessions. Once this workshop is completed you will have technical
support only if you complete the recommended 12-hour workshop by using
the tools and suggested hosted site.
Here is
my workshop experience in presenting:
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In November 14th through 17th of 2003 Pro-Literacy
Worldwide held there first conference of there organization called:
"Celebrate Literacy" in Washington D.C., held at the Hyatt
Regency hotel on Capital Hill.
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In June 26th
through 28th of 2003 VALUE held there third annual conference in Tampa,
Florda call: VALUE Institute.
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In July 19th through 21st of 2001 for VALUE (Voice For
Adult Literacy United For Education) at there VALUE's Conference
call, Adult Learner Leadership Institute in Columbus, Ohio.
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In May 11th through 12th, of 2001 for Literacy
Volunteers of America of New Jersey there Annual National Conference in
East Windsor NJ
- In June 15, 2000 at the Laubach Literacy Action
in Orlando, Florida
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In October 21, 2000 New York State/LVA Student
Conference at Dutchess County Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY,
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In October 4th through the 7th 2000 of at
Kansas City, Missouri Literacy Volunteers of America National
Conference
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In June of 2000 I have launched my newest web site at:
http://Harry_I_Seda_LVA.tripod.com/index
that you can read all about my experiences. As
of October 4th, I launched two more web sites as my gift to LVA, one is
the National album and the other is the New York State/LVA Student
Conference Album Here are the links to-----
http://Harry_I_Seda_LVA.tripod.com/national_album
and
http://Harry_I_Seda_LVA.tripod.com/nys_student_album
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In November 9th through the 14th, 1999 I taught the first
workshop at the National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee
In the 1960's
after finishing school, I received a diploma and a vocational diploma.
I went to work full time with many kinds of jobs like plumber's
apprentice, and finally as a master plumber troubleshooter for eight
years, as a taxi auto mechanic, and finally a wholesale food market for
23 years. During these years I worked myself up the ladder as I learned
skills like warehouse worker, receiving clerk, and maintenance
engineer. I repaired battery- operated machinery and transistor rise
systems on the machines. I learned my skills of electrical wiring and
installation and working on large freight elevators with very
dangerous, 440 Volts D.C. controllers, instead of the usual AC current
systems control panels. Unfortunately, after a bad accident in
September of 1985, I had to learn new skills.
You can read
my story and the excitement students have during the workshops under "NEWSLETTERS"
and "REPORTS ON THE CONFERENCES" in my "What's New"
Section and "ALL My Resources and Reports" Section.
I would be available to teach these computer workshop skills at any
conferences or any affiliate. Please feel free to contact me to set up
a schedule for your event. Thanks!
Contact me for more information or questions. Thanks
for reading my Bio.
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