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By Jenn on February 2, 2012
In honour of Black History Month, the Education Library would like to feature the Historica-Dominion Institute’s online Black History in Canada Education Guide: A Message to Teachers The largest independent organization dedicated to Canadian history, identity and citizenship, The Historica-Dominion Institute is committed to bringing the stories and experiences of Canada into the classroom. This innovative […]
By Jenn on January 31, 2012
January 30, 2012. 11:52 am • Section: Report Card By Janet Steffenhagen Young people interested in a teaching career need to know there are three applicants in British Columbia for every one position that becomes available in the K-12 school system, says Education Minister George Abbott. “We need to be honest with students … about where their opportunities […]
By Jenn on January 30, 2012
January 15, 2012 – by Chris Kennedy – Author of cultureofyes blog I have used the above slide in a number of presentations to make the point that British Columbia is leading Canada (perhaps even the world) in the professional use of social media in K-12 education. I freely admit I don’t have the statistics to back up the claim – there are simply more teachers, […]
By Jenn on January 26, 2012
A new initiative by the Canadian International Learning Foundation has set out to overcome what Canadians say is the single biggest barrier to becoming a volunteer: lack of time. “Change the world in five hours a week” is the mantra of the Educator Volunteer Network, which matches up skilled Canadians with schools in developing and […]
By Jenn on January 24, 2012
Innovative Media for the Classroom and Communities Use diverse educational tools to enhance learning: Our trusted, high-calibre content includes exciting web-based learning platforms and teaching guides probing topics such as environmental studies, citizen media and Aboriginal culture. Teaching Guides A good study guide can bring a film to life within a classroom setting. Guides are available […]
By Jenn on January 20, 2012
Information Literacy and Information Skills Instruction: Applying Research to Practice in the 21st Century School Library, Third Edition This book provides a comprehensive review of the current research relating to the teaching of library and information literacy skills as part of effective school library media center programming. What are the current best practices for information […]
By Jenn on January 19, 2012
The Vancouver Sun January 17, 2012. 1:52 pm • Section: Report Card Finally the B.C. Teachers’ Federation has revealed what sort of salary increase it wants in a new collective agreement: 15 per cent over three years. That would include a three-per cent wage hike each year to cover cost-of-living increases and a three-per-cent market adjustment in […]
By Jenn on January 17, 2012
The Vancouver Sun January 16, 2012. 5:47 pm • Section: Report Card, STAFF The B.C. government has appointed Dianne Flood as acting commissioner for teacher regulation until a permanent commissioner can be found. Flood will handle reports about teacher conduct and competence and will decide whether to order investigations. The Education Ministry announced the appointment Monday, saying Flood has extensive […]
By Jenn on January 17, 2012
Use DataBC to search data and make informed decisions, inspire change or develop ideas that will improve government policies. DataBC isn’t just data – it’s access to data that drives our province forward. The data is here for you – to answer questions, to improve decision making or to help build government services that matter […]
By Jenn on January 16, 2012
Connecting Kids to History with Museum Exhibitions “Kids have profound and important relationships to the past, but they don’t experience history in the same way as adults. For museum professionals and everyone involved in informal history education and exhibition design, this book is the essential new guide to creating meaningful and memorable connections to the past […]