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Connected North: Distance Learning, Virtual Field Trips, and a World of Opportunity
Connected North: Distance Learning, Virtual Field Trips, and a World of Opportunity This week, join us as we travel to the far north of Canada, where distance learning is nothing new to the schools of Connected North and virtual field trips transport students to distant places and spaces. https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/Distance-Learning-Virtual-Field-Trips-and-a-World-of-Opportunity.html
UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group on Digital Skills
A report has just been published by the UK's All Party Parliamentary Group on Digital Skills: the Group's purpose was "to provide a forum for parliamentarians, educators and employers to promote the importance of digital skills and to encourage a greater understanding of digital skills for personal, educational and career development". One of the problems for me was they don't seem to define what they mean by "digital skills". Anyway, they identify issues to do with access and inclusion, and...
Reopening Library and Archives Canada
Reopening Library and Archives Canada https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/services-public/Pages/reopening.aspx "We are carefully planning a gradual reopening of Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) service points across the country. The health and safety of employees and visitors is our priority. The offices located in Ottawa, Halifax, Winnipeg and Vancouver may open independently, following a staged approach. On this page, you will find the latest details and opening dates for each office as they...
Five Great Ways To Repurpose Parking Lots During the Pandemic
Borrow a parking lot for outdoor programs! Five Great Ways To Repurpose Parking Lots During the Pandemic https://usa.streetsblog.org/2020/07/23/five-great-ways-to-repurpose-parking-lots-during-the-pandemic/
Employee Engagement: 6 Strategies That Work
As we return to the workplace (some of us!), these tips are timely reminders that we can re-set our workplaces. Employee Engagement: 6 Strategies That Work https://slidemodel.com/employee-engagement-strategies/ "So What is Employee Engagement? Gartner provides the following baseline definition of employee engagement: “Employee engagement stands for the “individuals’ alignment with the organization and their willingness to invest discretionary effort (go above and beyond the call of duty) to...
The 6 Key Principles of Effective Stakeholder Management
The 6 Key Principles of Effective Stakeholder Management https://slidemodel.com/stakeholder-management-key-principles/ What is a Stakeholder? The Key Types of Stakeholders How to Create a Stakeholder Management Strategy Identify the Main Stakeholders and Analyze Their Needs and Goals Identify the Power, Support, and Influence of Stakeholders Gauge How Much Support and Influence You Will Need Plan Your Tactics Frequent Communication is Key Conduct Toll Gate Reviews Regularly...
Ontario’s education minister to announce school reopening plan next week
Ontario's education minister to announce school reopening plan next week School boards and teachers' unions have said they need additional resources to adapt to COVID-19 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-school-reopening-plan-1.5660557 Public Libraries too!!!
How to Understand COVID-19 Numbers
How to Understand COVID-19 Numbers Viewed in isolation or presented without context, coronavirus numbers don’t always give an accurate picture of how the pandemic is being handled. Here, ProPublica journalists Caroline Chen and Ash Ngu offer insight on how to navigate the figures. https://www.propublica.org/article/how-to-understand-covid-19-numbers
Ontario Building and Expanding Schools across the Province: Modern Facilities Will Strengthen Student Learning and Increase Access to Child Care
News Release Ontario Building and Expanding Schools across the Province Modern Facilities Will Strengthen Student Learning and Increase Access to Child Care https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/07/ontario-building-and-expanding-schools-across-the-province.html July 23, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is investing over $500 million to build 30 new schools and make permanent additions to 15 existing facilities, supporting over 25,000 student spaces across...
Ontario Investing in Rural Economic Growth and Job Creation: Rural Economic Development program will provide $3.3 million in cost-shared funding
News Release Ontario Investing in Rural Economic Growth and Job Creation Rural Economic Development program will provide $3.3 million in cost-shared funding https://news.ontario.ca/omafra/en/2020/07/ontario-investing-in-rural-economic-growth-and-job-creation.html July 23, 2020 11:30 A.M. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs WILLOW BEACH - The Ontario government is committing $3.3 million in cost-share funding to 58 projects through the updated Rural Economic Development Program...