National Adult Literacy Database -- Weekly Update -- August 13, 2012

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NALD update - August 13, 2012

Story of the Week

My Grandmother by Melita Carvery-Jackson

Literacy and Learning

Update on NALD's website hosting services

Ontario recognizes work of leader in literacy education

Longitudinal study finds link between childhood obesity and poor math performance

Tools from the Whole Life Learning Project are now available on Decoda.ca

Bristol, Tennessee’s Literacy Academy Bridges Digital Divide

Literacy - Gandhi’s legacy lives on

Family Literacy Day 2013: Theme announcement from ABC Life Literacy Canada

Workplace and Essential Skills

Delegation of Canadian youth attending Asia-Pacific skills camp in China August 9-19

Sudbury and Manitoulin Workforce Planning to paint realistic picture of employment scene

Skill shortages filled by Native program

Survey says most Canadians use online job boards, newspaper ads when seeking a job

Fall Institute 2012: Social finance and Innovation for Adult Basic Learning - Opportunities and Challenges

AlphaPlus report explores how digital technology is changing what it means to be literate in today’s world

Review the latest events.

Learning Materials

Using Essential Skills: On the Job with a Carpenter by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) (2010)

Ratio & Proportion - Concept [Video - 8:46] by Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM) (2011)

Ratio & Proportion - Practice [Video - 8:46] by Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM) (2011)

Guide to Coordinating and Delivering Training for Employment Ontario Frontline Staff - Construction Zone Resource Binder by Cindy Davidson (2008)

Getting to Know Your Computer - Workbook by Margaret Sutherland (2012)

Lesson Plan - Working With Others: Essential Skills Checklist by READ Saskatoon (2012)

Lesson Plan - Reading: Asking Questions by READ Saskatoon (2012)

What inspired you to become an adult educator? [Video - 4:01] by NWT Literacy Council (2012)

Paul Rosen – Gold Medal Winning Paralympian and Literacy Ambassador [Video - 5:39] - NSPGI 2012 Celebrity Guest by Literacy Nova Scotia (2012)

Research Materials

Realizing Local Workforce Potential through Workforce Planning Boards and Regional Literacy Networks by Essential Skills Ontario (2012)

The Business Case for Investing in Canada’s Remote Communities by Canadian Chamber of Commerce (2011)

Aboriginal and rural under-representation in Canada’s medical schools - Lessons in Learning – April 17, 2008 by Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) (2008)

The READer Newsletter for Tutors - READ Saskatoon