AlphaPlus research paper advocates integrating Social Networking Sites into adult literacy teaching. Alpha Plus: 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, … Continue reading
Social Networking Sites and Adult Literacy Learning
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Essential Skills Training: It’s Worth It
Are your employees trapped behind roadblocks? Your employees may know your product and your customers, but what they don’t know may surprise you. Nearly half of adult Canadians struggle with essential skills such as working with numbers, navigating through documents … Continue reading
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Canada Interactive Fund 2012-13 – application deadline is January 9, 2012
The Department of Canadian Heritage is launching its third call for proposals under the Canada Interactive Fund (CIF) for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The Canada Interactive Fund (CIF) aims to support the creation of digital and interactive Canadian cultural content, … Continue reading
Thirty Years and Counting!
With heartfelt congratulations we applaud the Yamaska Literacy Council on thirty years of service in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. Yamaska Literacy Council: Our stories – the first 30 years, 1981-2011 This document (link below) was prepared to mark the 30th anniversary … Continue reading
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The Workplace is Changing – Do you Have the Skills to Get Ahead?
Adults can start by upgrading their basic skills. Training is available province-wide, through both a network of literacy providers that offer free and confidential one-on-one tutoring, or in a classroom setting at adult education and career centres. Call toll-free 1-866-942-7352 … Continue reading
Labour Market Agreements: What Literacy & Essential Skills Programs Need to Know – Free Webinar November 15, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM ET, OLC is hosting Labour Market Agreements: What Literacy & Essential Skills Programs Need to Know – a free webinar presented by Brigid Hayes, Principal of Brigid Hayes Consulting. … Continue reading
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Updated Essential Skills Profiles Now Available
From: Sylvie Morissette, Policy and Planning Manager, Office of Literacy and Essential Skills 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. Three profiles are available in print: Cashiers Food and Beverage … Continue reading
Financial Literacy Week National Online Forum
On November 1, ABC Life Literacy Canada will host a national online forum focused on providing Canadians with financial literacy knowledge for their specific life stage. Tune in to Life Literacy Live on Tuesday, November 1 from 12:30 to 2:00 … Continue reading
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Joy Fyckes Director of RECLAIM Literacy Centre is CBC’s Montrealer of the Week
Congratulations to Joy Fyckes, recognized as CBC’s Montrealer of the Week. Joy is the director of the RECLAIM Literacy Centre located in the Saint-Henri district of Montreal. RECLAIM provides free services assisting English-speaking adults upgrade their reading, writing and basic … Continue reading
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Good Reads Book Review: The Hangman by Louise Penny
QELA is pleased to present reviews of the Good Reads books, written by adult learners from literacy councils around Quebec. Here is William Swallow’s review of The Hangman by Louise Penny. William is a student at the Yamaska Literacy Council. … Continue reading
