National Adult Literacy Database

Visual and interactive learning tools have the potential to stimulate learners who may otherwise struggle to digest text or to understand oral instruction.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) wants interested Maritime university students to apply to become a member of an advisory committee.

As of mid-November, Canada had only given $150 million of the $500 million promised towards Haiti’s reconstruction. When we make good on the rest, schools need to be a major focus of reconstruction in order to empower the populace.

Education Minister Nancy Allan today introduced legislation aimed at better preparing students to succeed in school and beyond including requiring young people to continue pursuing their education until they are 18.

When looking for career and job search information, never underestimate the scope and value of the resources available at your local public library.

Over the past decade, study after study has found that students who are quizzed on new material recall significantly more of it compared with students who aren’t.

Ontario’s university libraries appear to be bearing a sizable share of the cuts as universities grapple with budget cutbacks. A new report, based on a questionnaire sent to academic librarians, describes widespread staffing reductions, neglect of library collections and delays in technology investments.

Moncton orthodontist Dr. Michel Martin has agreed to join in sponsoring the Moncton Frye Festival's acclaimed Young Writers Program, partnering with Dr. Martin Braces as Gold Sponsor.

Each month NALD releases Library user statistics in a feature known as the Top 20 downloads/20 Plus téléchargés.

TORONTO, Dec. 2 /CNW/ - In response to the stated intentions of the Ontario government to expand and increase the availability of post-secondary education by creating an Ontario Online Institute, students, staff and faculty have jointly released Opening Ontario For Whom? A sectoral vision for integrating online learning into the classroom.

The Teaching Toolbox is a video series which was produced by Literacy Nova Scotia for the Nova Scotia Practitioner Training and Certification Program. Each video highlights or demonstrates a practical teaching technique that can be used with adult learners.

Moodle is a Course Management System (CMS), a free web application designed to help educators create effective and dynamic online learning sites.

Under this call from the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, contribution funding or grants are available for projects that address a labour market issue linked to an LES problem, need or gap, as explained in the objectives for projects.