By epederso on January 21, 2011
According to a recent article published in Science, taking a test is not just a passive mechanism for assessing how much people know. It actually helps people learn, and it works better than a number of other studying techniques. Read the full article here.
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By epederso on January 20, 2011
The TD National Reading Summit II live webcast (sponsored by UBC’s School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and Education Library) connected BC participants to the conference in Montreal. The first day’s events were both informative and thought provoking. The second day of the conference will take place on Friday […]
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By epederso on January 18, 2011
Toronto, January 26, 2011 — The Canadian Children’s Book Centre is very pleased to announce a major new Canadian children’s literature award. The John Spray Mystery Award will honour excellence in the children’s mystery book format and comes with a $5,000 cash prize which will be awarded annually beginning in November 2011. To be eligible […]
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By epederso on November 26, 2010
Publically-funded schools in North America are often scary and dangerous places for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning (GBLTQ) youth, and many teens suggest that the adults charged with ensuring their safety and learning often do little to promote their acceptance and safety among their peers. Educators need preparation to become more sensitized to GBLTQ […]
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By epederso on November 22, 2010
Students have always faced distractions and time-wasters. But computers and cellphones, and the constant stream of stimuli they offer, pose a profound new challenge to focusing and learning. Click here to read the full article.
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By epederso on November 19, 2010
Europeana, Europe’s digital library, museum and archive, has launched two online exhibitions: Reading Europe which showcases the full texts of 1,000 of Europeana’s most fascinating books, from medieval cookbooks to 18th century English bestsellers. Reshaping Art Nouveau includes a remarkable collection of Art Nouveau images of everything from domestic furnishings and decorative art to architecture […]
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By epederso on November 18, 2010
Alberta students looking to drop out of high school at 16 could soon be legally required to stay an extra year. Read more Edmonton Journal
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By epederso on November 10, 2010
This article from The New York Times’ Opinion Pages features an innovative program that may aid in the fight against bullying. Click here to read the full article.
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By epederso on October 20, 2010
BCTF Research publishes new study: The Worklife of BC Teachers in 2009 The BCTF Research study “The Worklife of BC Teachers in 2009′ is now online on the BCTF web site: http://www.bctf.ca/IssuesInEducation.aspx?id=21498.
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By epederso on October 14, 2010
The UBC Faculty of Education, School of Library Archival and Information Science and Education Library present, as part of Celebrate Learning Week, our National School Library Day Colloquia Thursday, October 28, 2010 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Lillooet Room, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre E-texts, E-books: Are We at a Tipping Point? Dr. Teresa Dobson, Associate […]
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