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This document consists of the four issues of a newsletter published during 1998. Typical articles explore topics in literacy education, media, and technology: "Not a Myth but a New Reality: What IALS [International Adult Literacy Survey]-like Tests Measure" (John Comings); "Who Will Train the Teachers?" (Winston Emery); "Drawing More Links to Literacy"; "How One Teacher Links Drawing and Writing" (Isa Helfield); "The Janus Project"; "Faith, Hope and Data: Are They Compatible?"; (Linda Shohet); "Remembering Paulo Freire"; "Faith, Hope and Charity: What Adult Education 'Means'" (Allan Quigley); "Media Literacy, Information Technology" (Chris Abbott); "Adult Literacy and Technology" (Donald Strong); "Adult Competency Assessment: What Is Being Measured?"; "Getting Past Either/Or" (Linda Shohet); "Behaviour and Beliefs of Volunteer Literacy Tutors" (Catherine Hambly); "Adult Basic Education in the Workplace"; "Where Does Adult Basic Education Fit in the New 'Systems' Approach to Workforce Development?" (Paul Jurmo); "'Power Point' to the People: Technology in a Basic Skills Program" (Cherrye Witte); "Literacy in the Next Milennium" (David Crystal); "By the Light of Local Knowledge" and "Literacy for Which Millennium" (Linda Shohet); "Measures of Literacy: IALS at Home and Abroad"; "Canadian Print Media Coverage on Adult Literacy, 1982-1996"; "Adult Literacy and Technology: Testing Claims"; "Community Learning Networks"; "Community Video: A Route to Democratic Literacy" (Fred Campbell); "Technology for Learning: Content Precedes Technique" (Dirk Schouten, Rob Watling); and "A Tutoring Service Checklist" (Edward Gordon). Each issue contains recommended readings, book reviews, information summaries, letters to the editor, educational resources, and information about literacy conferences. (KC)

This document contains four issues of a journal that aims to connect literacy in the schools, the community, and the workplace. Each issue also contains an insert focusing on media literacy. Some of the topics covered in the spring 1995 issue include the following: positioning literacy--naming literacy; literacy and machines--an overview of the use of technology in adult literacy programs; the United Kingdom experience of workplace literacy; families and literacy; writing and roadkill on the information highway; surfing the net in pursuit of the muse; turned off, tuned out--left out (television); what do employers really want?; and what adults need to know and be able to do. The summer 1995 issue features the following: health and literacy; the United Kingdom experience of investing in people; work-based learning; the new reading disk; computer technology survey of Ontario adult literacy programs; David Buckingham on media literacy; Spain 1995--International Conference on Media Education; Prime Time Parent Media Literacy workshop kit; policy conversation on new technologies and literacy; and adult literacy software evaluation criteria. In the Fall 1995 issue, the following are addressed: knowing more, doing less; international comparison of adult literacy released; what happens to kids with learning disabilities when they grow up?; inquiry projects and inquiry maps; participatory action research; making peace with the media; media education in English Quebec--an overview; and substance abuse and media education. The Winter 1996 issue includes the following: participation and the pleasure principle (of literacy education); a grammar of the visual?; literacy and technology--trying to reach adults where they are; evaluating television for teaching literacy; and adult literacy media alliance; poetry lessons for literacy--conversation poems; assessing media work; and New York City's public schools get support for critical media use in the information age. All issues include teaching methods, resources, reviews, conference notes, and announcements. (KC)

This packet contains four sets of newsletters. Some of the topics covered in the Spring 1993 edition include the following: the rhetoric of crisis discredited, ethics in business-education partnerships, teaching about editorials, the politics of workplace literacy, women and literacy programs in Canada, and a list of resources on native literacy. The Summer 1993 issue includes information on the following: literacy and technology, portfolio assessment, the Gzowski tournament that raises money for Canadian literacy, teaching editorials, computer software for adults, and access to technology. In the Fall 1993 issue, the newsletter covers these topics: teamwork, partnerships, and quality in workplaces, in literacy, programs, and in schools; systems that work against literacy; how teamwork cuts both ways in the classroom; art and literacy in the classroom; total quality in community programs; and literacy and minority women. The final issue of the volume, Winter 1994, examines the following: new technologies in education as they relate to teacher education; layers of language, student writing on the family, numeracy and mathematical literacy, the Canada-wide mathematics test, and a list of resources on numeracy. All four of the issues contain news of conferences and meetings and all include "Media Focus," a supplement that includes reviews and articles about media and education. (KC)

Presents eight articles that discuss research on libraries and librarianship; number of libraries in the U.S. and Canada; highlights of NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) surveys; library acquisition expenditures; budgets; price indexes; library buildings construction; and expenditures for school library media center resources. (LRW)

The article previews the educational resources provided by the Learning Centre Library and Archives Canada including the Learning Centre Portal, and the Prime Ministers of Canada Kit.

The author shares his views on the development of an open educational resources (OER) university. According to the author, An OER university will provide free learning to students worldwide. The OER Foundation is committed to provide leadership, support and networking to educational institutions worldwide. The charity is collaborating with universities in New Zealand, Australia and Canada to provide OER learners with formal academic credentials at reduced fees.

The article focuses on Canadian security market trends, particularly in the context of retail security. Topics include the Retail Council of Canada's new cybercrime prevention campaign; which offers educational resources to retailers and their employees; and \ partnerships with law enforcement agencies, and the need to address cyber threats in the retail industry.

An essay is presented on the author's forecast of the educational changes in Canada by the year 2050. It focuses on how teaching and learning may change in the future. It explores into some of the possible changes in education particularly in digitization, curriculum planning and educational resources. The author discusses the influences on the work ethics of children, which are affected by economic stability, change in living standards and development of technology.

Examines the use of information and communication technologies at home and at school by fifteen year old Canadian students. Percentage of students having access to computers at home; Appraisal of the relationship between academic achievement and possession of educational resources at home; Role of socio-economic characteristics in education; Comparison of the use of computers at school and at home.

Focuses on the need for school districts in Canada to develop skills in principled educational resources management. Need for commitments of personnel, time and preparatory work; Awareness of what constitutes resources; Essential characteristics of resources; Challenges posed by financial restraint and government regulations.

This article from Business Post Nigeria provides information on how to immigrate to Canada from Nigeria with the help of Canadian Visa Expert. The process involves three steps: eligibility assessment, application preparation, and application submission. The article also mentions that the Canadian immigration application process can take up to 18 months, and provides options for individuals who are deemed ineligible. Canadian Visa Expert offers services for various Canadian immigration programs and allows customers to pay as they go through each stage of the process. The article concludes by highlighting Canada's reputation as a land of opportunities and encouraging readers to contact Canadian Visa Expert for more information. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides information on the educational resources offered by the Learning Centre Library and Archives Canada. The Learning Centre Portal provides resources like photographs, illustrations, and newspaper articles, that can help students learn about Canada's history. The Lest We Forget Project offers students the opportunity to conduct primary research about all individuals involved in the first and second World War. The Prime Ministers of Canada Kit is composed of challenges, a poster and biographical cards for high school students.

Highlights the 25th anniversary celebration of the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. Provision of access to early Canadian printed publications; Transition from microfiche to online products; Release of several educational resources.

Describes a program for teaching environmental health in Canada. Impediments in creating and teaching environmental health; Educational resources; Preparation of case studies.

The article discusses various colleges and universities in the Prairies region of Canada, which has been a distance learning centre that offers online courses. The University of Alberta offers undergraduate and graduate programs like computer game development, drama, and nanotechnology. The Athabasca University offers courses such as Human Resources and Labour Relations, e-Commerce, and law. The Brandon University offers Jazz Studies and Human Osteology.

The article provides information on the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). It is the federal government agency responsible for the administration of sentences of at least two years imposed by the courts, the management of institutions of various security levels, and the supervision of offenders under conditional release in the community. Among the key resources that they provide include the Educational Resources Portal, the Speakers Bureau service, and the Corrections in Canada Web site.

The article focuses on the debate on the differences in academic performance between Canadian boys and girls in which the literacy difficulties of boys is said to be the predominant concern. It notes that the emphasis on the "boy problem" has sidelined needed attention for girls' education, citing research findings that girls too face challenges. Discussed are other factors related to the problematic gaps in educational success by boys and girls, aside from observed basic gender differences.

The article reports on the implementation of sustainability measures by the wide-format printing industry in Canada to reduce its impact of the environment. It reveals that the implementation is in response to customer demand, to meet regulatory requirements and to make a difference in their communities by going green. Also noted is Toronto's Environmental Reporting and Disclosure Bylaw for the printing and publishing sectors.

The article previews several online resources concerning the War of 1812 including "The 1812 History Project" and "War of 1812 in the western district," both from the Department of Canadian Heritage web site, and "Guide to the War of 1812" from the U.S. Library of Congress web site.

This article covers information, tips and ideas for homemakers in Canada. The National Adult Literacy Database offers links to a number of literacy organizations, lists educational resources and provides information to both learners and educators. A description of Rubbermaid's Collapsible Containers for leftover food is presented. Self-diversionary strategies for those who want to stop stressing over something are also given.

The article offers world news briefs from the information service industry as of March 2016. Topics include voting by the members of the Canadian Library Association to dissolve the association; launch of MedPix, a free online medical image database, from National Library of Medicine; and partnership between EBSCO Information Services and Penguin Random House to offer ebooks of Pengium to digital libraries.

Participants who take The Pledge to Stop Food Waste can start their food waste reduction journey by completing the 21 Day Food Waste Challenge. B Vancouver, BC, CANADA b - B TrendiTech Inc. b (Trendi), Canada's robotics start-up dedicated to rescuing and upcycling food waste into delicious products, is calling on the global community, from consumers, businesses, schools, to producers, to take part in its new campaign - The Pledge to Stop Food Waste. [Extracted from the article]

Discusses the efforts of African women in Canada to establish their race in the country. History of chattel slavery in West Indian Islands and Guyana; Efforts of African women to develop their economic role and redefine their lives through entrepreneurial initiatives; Information on the books published by Natasha Henry, owner of Fundi Educational Resources, which focused on African history.

Describes an approach to teaching mathematics with real-life applications to students in Canada. Classroom activities; Educational resources.

Cites the effort of Classroom Connections, a nonprofit organization in Canada which helps companies in their in-school initiatives. How Class room Connections is helping businesses understand the educational climate; Example of a successful in-school program; Advice to food and beverage corporations.

This section presents a directory of companies in the U.S. and Canada, including, Alternative Work Environments Inc., American Locker Security Systems Inc., Bennett-Watt Entertainment Inc., Berger/Allied Van Lines Berger Transfer & Storage Inc., and BFS Entertainment & Multimedia Ltd.

Profiles the reading achievement of students enrolled in French immersion programs in Canada. Differences in enrollment in French immersion programs by provinces; Characteristics of French immersion programs; Reading achievement of students by gender; Education and reading achievement of parents of French immersion students.

Looks at the characteristics of students in minority language schools in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec. Community characteristics of students in French and English language schools; Family characteristics of students in English and French schools; Differences in the characteristics of the French and English schools attended by students; Reading performance of students in language schools.

Examines the differences in lower reading performance of students from French minority language schools in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Manitoba. Reading performance of students in French and English school systems; Differences in the characteristics of the student populations in English and French schools; Socio-economic conditions of the communities where students attended French and English schools.

Presents a study that examined differences in reading performance between students in rural and urban schools in Canada. Analysis of data from the Program for International Student Assessment and the Youth in Transition Survey; Characteristics of rural and urban students; Factors that affect rural-urban differences.

Lists several finalists for the Entrepreneurs Of The Year 2000 awards in British Columbia. Includes businessmen in the technology and communications, hospitality and tourism and health care and life sciences business sectors; Accounts of the companies represented by the finalists; Contributions to corresponding firms represented.

Features companies in Canada that received honors from the `Benefits Canada' periodical and the Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute for notable accomplishments in benefits and pension plans communications. Canadian National Railway Co.; Lucent Technologies Canada Corp.; NCR Canada; Bell Canada; Federal Express Canada Ltd.; Cargill Ltd.; Toronto Stock Exchange.

This 142-item annotated bibliography, limited to documents announced in Resources in Education from April 1978 to January 1979, cites reports generated directly or indirectly by 47 large school districts in the United States and Canada. The reports include descriptions and evaluations of career education, compensatory, bilingual, special education, and other programs. Arranged by official school district name, the citations list author, institutional source, date of publication, and Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) document number; a 200-word abstract is also provided. A subject index of major ERIC descriptors is appended. (CP)

The article offers information on the Onion Pest Information Platform for Extension and Education (ipmPIPE) network in 2011-2012, a network of over 40 sentinel plots and survey in seven U.S. states, with interest showed in future cooperation in other areas in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It presents the topics covered by the Onion ipmPIPE web site, which include allium crops, diseases and insect pests, and smart-phone application. It provides details on the economic impact of ipmPIPE project .

The article reports on the five copyright-related cases heard by the Supreme Court of Canada on December 6-7, 2011. It outlines the respective background of the cases that are related to copyright tariffs, as well as collective licensing. The copyright cases include Rogers Communications Inc. v. Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), the Entertainment Software Association v. SOCAN, and the Sound v. Motion Picture Theatre Associations of Canada.

The article presents the results of the 2007 Survey of Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) Members conducted by "Benefits Canada." Respondents estimate they will need an average of $1.3 million to retire. While most respondents have engaged a financial advisor, just 45% would be somewhat or very interested in having a financial advisor provide them with a formal financial plan that integrates their employee retirement plan with their other investment, insurance and estate planning needs.

The article discusses the courses related to environmentalism and environment education in Canada. It states that there are array of new programs that explore next-generation of environmental education and inspire tools of innovation for the environmental community. It mentions that global communication helps broaden the horizon and help understand the need for change.

The article offers information on a survey conducted by professionalservices firm and consultancy BDO Canada LLP which revealed that many business owners in Canada are not making emergency plansin preparation for the U.S. potentially pulling out of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Presents a profile of Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario. Description of the school and its offerings; Items of interest according to students; Popular hangouts and professors; Facts about the school and the cost to attend; Most popular majors; Famous graduates.

Reports on the efforts to keep Canadian history alive. Pressure on the Nova Scotia government to increase history instruction by veterans; How schools, parents and students prioritize subjects other than history; Research into Canada's history; Nationwide efforts to make learning about history more compelling and accessible. INSET: Testing Canadians.

The article reports that a team at separation technology firm Eriez's Orange University Mobile Training and Education Center is traveling in the U.S. and Canada to deliver education and solutions to customers as of 2015. Topics include the 2015 tour season which started in February 2015 and will continue through the end of October 2015, the center launched by Eriez to give customers free access to on-site training and equipment demonstrations, and information on schedule for online visitors.