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JonArno Lawson, one of Canada’s most noted poets, will discuss his creative and publishing process and read from his books September 25th
UBC’s Master of Arts in Children’s Literature Program Presents: A talk and reading from his work by Canadian poet for children and young adults JonArno Lawson Entitled: A Talk from the Bottom of the Box: Reflections of an Award-winning Poet for Youth Wednesday, September 25th, 2013, 12:00 – 1:00 pm The Dodson Room, Room 302, […]
National School Library Day Colloquia: Save-the-Date!
As we enter the Year of Teacher Education please join us at an exciting event: BC’s New Education Plan: School Libraries at the Centre of Learning. Description: Personalized learning for every student, quality teaching, flexibility and choice, and learning empowered by technology – these goals of the BC Education Plan are central to effective school library programs. […]
Picture books boost literacy
An article from the Daily Mail this week highlights a new study from the Max Planck Child Study Centre at Manchester University. The study found reading a picture book with one or two words per page to be just as beneficial for a pre-school child as reading one with long sentences. From the article: “The […]
What’s New on the BC Education Scene? August 27 Ministry of Education/UBC Faculty Forum
“Join Rod Allen, BC’s Superintendent of Learning, and Maureen Dockendorf, Superintendent of Reading, as they describe BC Ministry of Education perspectives, contexts for teaching and learning, 21st century competencies and new approaches. Invermere secondary teacher, Heather Brown, will outline the Power of the Professional with specific references to what’s happening in her classroom. UBC faculty […]
Note taking tips from The Guardian
The Guardian had a great article today about the most effective way to take notes — a method to make studying easier. Their advice? Type them out, either during or after the lecture (from handwritten notes). The article also highlights ‘Evernote’ as the “must have” app for note taking. For a host of other tips, […]
August Grad Student Workshops: Formatting Your Thesis, Citation Management and Medline Searching
Tips and Tricks for Formatting Your Thesis: Little Things Mean A Lot! Are you worried about getting your thesis/dissertation into the format required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies? Would you like to know more about how to use the formatting features in Microsoft Word? Research Commons staff will help you with your questions about […]
Upcoming Changes to the ERIC Website
Dear ERIC community, I am pleased to tell you about exciting changes that will be coming to ERIC in the near future. These changes are being made in order to provide an improved level of service to the community, at a reduced cost to taxpayers. Transition to a New Website: From […]
What’s Your Definition of Intelligence?
An interview with Scott Barry Kaufman was featured in Saturday, July 20’s Globe and Mail. “As a child, Scott Barry Kaufman had an auditory disorder that made it difficult to process words in real time. . . . he performed badly in IQ tests, had to repeat Grade 3 and spent years in special education. […]
New three story Vancouver elementary school proposed to be built across from Rogers Arena
“The new three story International Village Elementary school has been revealed. Currently in the design review & approval phase, construction is slated for 2014 and the school is scheduled to open by September 2015.” “The school will help the district accommodate the estimated 16,000 residents in the area.” Please read the Vancity Buzz article for […]
“Films Worth Checking Out” at UBC Education Library
UBC Education Library currently has a DVD display showcasing various titles in its collection (mostly documentaries). The display is called, “Films Worth Checking Out” The films are moving fast. Come over and have a look — you might find your new favorite doc! Titles include our newest acquisition, “More Then a Month: One Man’s Journey […]