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Face Maze's face recognition software is actually a training tool in disguise, designed to help people with autism navigate social interactions in the real world. CLICK to read the full article. [via The Globe and Mail]
New national research indicates that Canadian parents are parents are overlooking inherent learning moments in their daily activities, with just three in 10 using daily tasks as key learning opportunities. CLICK to read the full story. [via ABC Life Literacy Canada].
Are you interested in increasing your money smarts or helping others in your community improve money management skills? Then please join CSC for these free, province-wide learning opportunities. CLICK to learn more.
Montreal, June 27-29 2012. Enduring WLES models have been developed and implemented in specific geographic locations, such as Nova Scotia and Manitoba, in defined job sectors, such as the construction industry in British Columbia, and in organizational milieus, such as hospitals, in the UK. Why have some models endured? Why have they not been directly transferrable to other settings? What lessons can be learned? Full event details HERE.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) invites you to plug in from your computer and join us for a free webinar. This will give you the opportunity to learn about the various tools and supports made available through HRSDC to help address literacy and essential skills challenges as they relate to the workplace. CLICK to learn more.
This is the second report from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey. It looks at factors influencing literacy skill development with a focus on numeracy and problem solving skills. www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-604-x/89-604-x2011001-eng.htm
In response to demand after the Fall 2011 Institute, Professor Steve Reder, Portland State University and Mr. Patrick Bussière, Director, Learning Policy Research Division, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) will offer webinars in February 2012. Click to read more.
Presented by OLC: Discover strategies that will help raise the Essential Skills levels of your learners relative to Reading Text and Document Use. Click to read more.
Literacy NL has filled requests for Family Literacy Day materials for events across the province. You can still download materials at: abclifeliteracy.ca/fld/free-downloads. Check with your local family resource program to see if they are hosting an event on January 27th. Read more: abclifeliteracy.ca/fld/events/.
A short video demonstrating a method for teaching difficult to spell words. http://library.nald.ca/learning/item/9862.
For over a decade, political leaders have been obsessed with test scores in reading, writing and math. But there may be a hidden danger in this narrow focus. Click to read more.
The Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP) 2010 is the continuation of CMEC’s commitment to inform Canadians about how well their education systems are meeting the needs of students and society. The information gained from this pan-Canadian assessment provides ministers of education with a basis for examining the curriculum and other aspects of their school systems.
Watch well-known authors such as Terry Fallis, Robert Rotenberg and Brian Francis talk about what reading means to them.
Join OLC Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 1:00PM ET for our webinar: Knowledge Mobilization & Adult Literacy – Tips & Tools for Research to Better Inform Literacy Policy & Practice, hosted by Michael Johnny, Manager of Knowledge Mobilization at York University.
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.
In 2003, the International Adult Literacy Skills Survey found that over 9 million working age Canadians (aged 16-65) had low literacy and essential skills – of which 5.9 million (65%) were employed. Engaging employers in the essential skills dialogue is a key priority for OLES.
AlphaPlus’ most recently published research paper, Social Networking Sites (SNS) and Adult Literacy Learning, advocates for the integration of SNS in adult literacy teaching and learning, taking into account learners’ perceptions, feedback, and factors such as social and civic engagement, marginalization, the digital divide, digital citizenship, and other important issues.
From the Centre for Workplace Skills: This database contains searchable information about effective, innovative or promising programs and practices related to workplace learning.
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.
To ensure competencies in a field such as Literacy and Essential Skills (LES), practitioners require more in knowledge, skill and understanding than initial training alone can provide. This survey was designed to gather information about the access to and desire for professional development amongst literacy practitioners in Newfoundland and Labrador. Click the title to read more.
in collaboration with Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador.This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Office of Literacy and Essential Skills.