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1092 BookmarksThe amazing web 2.0 projects
This booklet provides a compilation of project ideas using Web 2.0 technology. It covers technologies such as: wikis, podcasts, Twitter and blogs. Most projects aim at the high school level but can beThe Educator's reference desk
This site gives access to an extensive collection of online resources related to education in general. It also provides access to lesson plans. Adult literacy can be found under the categories EducatiPBS LiteracyLink
The goal of LiteracyLink is to provide a link for under served and hard-to-reach adults and their teachers to quality adult basic education and GED preparation tools using technology. The site combineIntegrating Technology for Active Life-long Learning (IT4ALL)
This non profit organization offers free or low cost professional development workshops on how to integrate technology for active lifelong learners (IT4ALL) via blended learning courses, workshops,...Learn 2.0
Learn 2.0 was created by staff at Adult Learning Centres Grey Bruce Georgian. These exercises aim at making users comfortable with the internet while developing essential skills for learning, emplo...AlternativeTo : software and apps for your PC (Windows, Linux), Mac, iPhone ...
The goal of this site is to help users find the right software for their computer or mobile phone. Based on users recommendations this site lists alternatives to software applications. By joining t...What are essential skills?
Definitions, typical applications and examples of essential skills are outlined to help understand each of them. This document is also available in PDF.Computer use tip sheet
This tool provides practical keyboard shortcuts and tips to help improve computer skills. This document is also available in PDF.Essential skills portfolio
Template of a portfolio developed to assist in tracking essential Skills. It allows to record skill strengths and identify areas for further improvement. This document is also available in PDF.WebQuest.Org
This site provides information about Webquests: tools to create them and resources for developing them.WESLAT : workplace essential skills learning assessment tool
WESLAT is a tool to assess learning in an organization. The tool provides information to organizations about their workplace learning to identify strengths and learning gaps.WolframAlpha : computational knowledge engine
The aim of this site is to implement known models, methods, and algorithms to compute data. See the Examples by topic to find out about all the possibilities.The teaching toolbox
A video series in which each video highlights or demonstrates a practical teaching technique that can be used with adult learners.SABES Technology web site
The SABES (System for Adult Basic Education Support) technology web site offers a rich collection of resources to assist in integrating technology in adult basic education. It includes topics such ...Hands on banking
Presents tools, resources and interactive activities to teach banking skills. The lessons are supported by audio. Most of the information provided on this site is applicable to the Canadian context.Getting started
Five steps to get started when implementing a workplace education program. Links to videos and resources.Six online literacy presentations
Online audio-visual presentations about literacy produced by Community Literacy of Ontario. The presentations cover the following topics: 1.What is literacy? 2.Recognizing literacy 3.Literacy and B...Learningwork.ca
Portal which provides access to a range of courses, resources, research projects and public activities on learning and work. Portal is published by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of...How To Videos on Howcast
Site specializing in sharing of "how to" videos on a variety of topics. Videos can be searched by keywords or browsed by categories.Discovery education: web 20.10
Provides information about online applications that can be used in education. Tools included are: presentation tools, video tools, mobile tools and community tools. Also includes information about ...Education matters: insights on education, learning and training in Canada
Free online periodical providing summary information on Canadian education related issues and access to education indicators. It presents information, statistics and analysis in a non-technical, hi...The amazing web 2.0 projects
This booklet provides a compilation of project ideas using Web 2.0 technology. It covers technologies such as: wikis, podcasts, Twitter and blogs. Most projects aim at the high school level but can...Adult Learner Persistence - NELRC
"This site grew out of work done by 18 programs doing action research through the New England Learner Persistence Project. On this website, we share the findings, and the growing set of research, m...Multiple intelligences for adult literacy and education
"Multiple Intelligences for Adult Literacy and Adult Education explores innovative ways to apply the theory of multiple intelligences to basic skills, learning styles, and adult literacy education."Office ergonomics
Video podcast by the Credit Valley Hospital on office ergonimics. Explains and demonstrates how to properly set up an office workstation. Video is captioned.Proper lifting
Video podcast by the Credit Valley Hospital demonstrating proper lifting. Video is captioned.Credit Valley Hospital: video podcasts
Video podcasts on health related topics such as handwhashing, proper lifting, diabetes, nutrition and child development. Videos are captioned.Your money: save it, spend it, protect it
This web site was created by the Canadian Bankers Association to inform students, parents and teachers about financial literacy. The resources on this site cover topics such as: budgeting, saving a...Fast forward: how emerging technologies is transforming education and training
In this challenge paper, the goal of Contact North is to inform, to think about what the future will look like and how to makeClassroom 2.0 wiki
Site devoted to building resources for the classroom and professional-development use of Web 2.0 and collaborative technologies.

