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TD National Reading Summit II–Montreal
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 […]
New Canadian Children’s Book Award Announced
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 […]
Infusing Some Queer into Teacher Education
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 […]
Growing up digital, wired for distraction
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.
Europeans Open Virtual Exhibition Space
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 […]
Alberta weighs raising school-dropout age
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
BCTF Research publishes new study: The Worklife of BC Teachers in 2009
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.
National School Library Day Colloquia
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 […]
New Full Day Kindergarten Program Guide is now available
The new Full Day Kindergarten Program Guide is now available on the Ministry of Education website at: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/early_learning/fdk/professional/resources.htm The Full Day Kindergarten Program Guide was developed to support teachers, principals and others in creating high quality full day programs for Kindergarten. It sets expectations for full day Kindergarten programs in British Columbia, summarizes current research […]