The blackboard in your mind

A short video demonstrating a method for teaching difficult to spell words. http://library.nald.ca/learning/item/9862.

MailChimp - easy, flexible, and free!

AlphaPlus recently had a great write-up on the benefits of using MailChimp for email campaigns. Literacy NL began using MailChimp last fall, and we can't say enough good things about it. But don't take our word for it - sign-up for free!

TD National Reading Campaign Summit III - YouTube Channel

Watch well-known authors such as Terry Fallis, Robert Rotenberg and Brian Francis talk about what reading means to them.

Get Set Learn: Everything You Need to Run a Family Literacy Program

The “Get Set Learn: Everything You Need to Run a Family Literacy Program” by Project Read features three curricula (one each for adults, preschoolers and school aged children), which have articulated outcomes to help families learn and grow together for lifelong learning.

Effective, Innovative, and Promising Practices in Workplace Skills Development

From the Centre for Workplace Skills: This database contains searchable information about effective, innovative or promising programs and practices related to workplace learning.

Updated Essential Skills Profiles

50 essential skills profiles have been reviewed and validated with stakeholders from across Canada. They've been synthesized into a more user-friendly version and describe how each occupation is affected by digital technology.

Money Matters - Developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada

Money Matters is a new financial literacy and education savings pilot program for adult learners developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada with Founding Sponsor TD Bank Group and the Government of Canada. Money Matters brings TD Bank Group volunteer-tutors into community learning centres across Canada to teach numeracy and financial skills. Learners will find out more information about the education savings opportunities available from the Government of Canada as well as great tips and resources that are available to them.

Canada World Youth – CIDA International Aboriginal Youth Internship Initiative (IAYI)

Canada World Youth (CWY) is accepting applications for youth interns as part of CIDA’s International Aboriginal Youth Internships (IAYI) initiative. CWY is hosting a total of 10 internships with overseas placements occurring in Nicaragua, Peru or Tanzania. Internships aim to improve young Aboriginal women and men’s skills to engage in international development, to develop their employment skills and to promote international development work in Canada.

Co-op positions available for community sector groups

A pilot program at Memorial University is connecting community sector organizations with students in Memorial's co-operative education program. Advancing Non-Profit and Voluntary Investments in Learning (ANVIL) has already placed students with non-profits around the province, but would like to place more!

Accessing Technology at greatly Reduced rates through TechSoup Canada

Many nonprofits and social benefit organizations worldwide serve the needs of low-income, underserved populations and create positive social change. We believe these organizations could have even greater impact through the appropriate use of technology. This requires assistance with obtaining, using, and sustaining technology.

100+ Google tips for teachers

From super-effective search tricks to Google tools specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time.

The Top 10 iPod Touch Apps to Use in Math Class

Liven up your Math lessons with some great free iPod Touch apps for your students to use in class. These are apps you can count on!

Unesco - Media and Information Literacy: Curriculum for Teachers