Teaching strategies

The Myth of Learning Styles

Learning styles are a popular myth about learning. They are widely accepted but there’s no evidence to support their existence.

Wee Read and Pee Wee Read

Are you interested in enriching the reading life of a child? Learn how best to support a child’s reading at home with wee read and pee wee read. Calgary Learns …

Using The Westcoast Reader as a Digital Resource

Did you know that The Westcoast Reader is now available as a digital newspaper? This format is great for tutors and other practitioners working remotely. Earlier this year Felisha Chuter …

New! Come Read with Me videos

Today is the start of Raise-a-Reader Week! This fund-raising campaign supports family literacy. What a fitting time to introduce the newly released Come Read with Me videos. This series of …

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 …