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 …
Resources
Information Pollution, Misinformation and Disinformation
CIVIX is a non-partisan, national organization with the mission of building the skills and habits of active and engaged citizenship among young Canadians. They have identified the ability to determine …
Popular Digital Learning Resources
Popular Digital Learning Resources in Ontario’s Literacy and Basic Skills Programs is a new resource from Community Literacy of Ontario! Chosen by Ontario adult literacy programs, all 30 digital resources …
New Blended Learning Guide
Want to combine in-person and online instruction for adult literacy students? You’ll want to browse this new guide. The What, Why, Who, and How of Blended Learning for Adult Basic …
New Resources from Work Safe BC
Some literacy organizations are working towards reopening their offices. Here are some new WorkSafeBC resources that offer guidance: COVID-19 and returning to safe operation – Phases 2 & 3 Offices: …
Employment Resources Guide
Employment Resources Guide: Popular Resources for Learners with Employment Goals is a recently released annotated list of resources that literacy and basic skills instructors use. The 35 resources described include …
12 Free Picture Books about Coronavirus
Are you looking for children’s books about COVID-19? Here are a few that you may not have seen yet. All are available for free download. Careless Corny: A cautionary tale …
ABC Health Matters Workbooks
A recent blog post from ABC Life Literacy Canada reminds us of The importance of health literacy during a pandemic. It also points to free health literacy resources for adults. …
ISS of BC Digital Literacy Curriculum Resource
ISSofBC recently launched their Digital Literacy Curriculum Resource website to aid English language instructors and those in the Settlement field in helping newcomer clients overcome digital literacy barriers. The Digital …
BC Reads: Adult Literacy Fundamental English
Are you looking for free online reading resources for adults working on their reading skills? You can find great, made-in-BC content in the BC Reads: Adult Literacy Fundamental English series. …