Health Literacy Resources – Made in BC
October is Health Literacy Month! Adult literacy students want to learn something that is relevant to them. Health is both an interesting and practical topic for most students. Locally produced …
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Camera on? Camera off?
Do your students keep their cameras on during online classes? There are benefits to having cameras on, but there are good reasons to adopt a camera optional policy. To learn …
Essential Skills Day
Today is the 10th anniversary of Essential Skills Day! It’s a day to raise awareness of the nine key skills that are important for work and daily life. These skills, …
Building Relationships with Students During COVID-19
Strong relationships are key to learning. Many of the actions you see in the above video are not possible now. But the need for connection remains. How do teachers …
Getting Started: A Guide to Adult Literacy in BC
Have you ever wondered: What needs to be in place to start an adult literacy program? How do you approach training tutors? What needs to be considered in program planning …
Teacher Self-Care Tips
Self-care is particularly important for teachers this year. It’s not always easy, but here are some tips. For more ideas, read Educator Resilience and Trauma-Informed Self-Care Self-Assessment and Planning …
Health Literacy Matters – More Than Ever!
Health literacy helps us make informed choices for our health every day. This has become particularly noticeable during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it has been important for everyone to act …
Tools and Techniques for Online Teaching
Last week we looked at some of the recent Tips for Teaching Remotely. Today, we’re sharing a collection of readings on tools and techniques for online teaching: Distance Learning: Improving …
Tips for Teaching Remotely
Earlier this year many students and teachers made the switch to remote teaching and learning. This was done on short notice and now teachers have had time to reflect on …
Wordless Videos as Teaching Tools
Do you use short, wordless videos as a teaching tool? They can warm up a class, prompt speaking and writing activities, and encourage problem solving. Here are three samples to …