Category Archives: Technology

EdTech Demo Day

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Kirsten Ng

The Education Library is participating in the EdTech Demo Day on Tuesday, April 2 from 9 am – 3:30 pm (Ed South hallway) and will be showcasing a range of multimedia learning resources that provide focused, targeted coverage of core-curriculum … Continue reading →

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Discovery Education database 30-day trial

Posted on May 10, 2012 by kgroome

The Coutts Library is currently set up through June 7, 2012, for a trial of the resource Discovery Education Canada. For more information about this database, please read the information pamphlet for Discovery Education Canada. We invite you all, students, … Continue reading →

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Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction

Posted on November 25, 2010 by dfeisst

Students have always faced distractions and time-wasters. But computers and cellphones, and the constant stream of stimuli they offer, pose a profound new challenge to focusing and learning. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/technology/21brain.html?_r=1 Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via … Continue reading →

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Kidblog.org – A Blogging Tool Designed for Teachers & Classrooms

Posted on October 28, 2010 by dfeisst

Kidblog.org is designed for elementary and middle school teachers who want to provide each student with their own unique blog. Kidblog’s simple yet powerful tools allow students to publish posts and participate in discussions within a secure classroom blogging community.  … Continue reading →

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Digital Literacy Paper

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Kirsten Ng

In a paper submitted to the Government of Canada yesterday, the country’s leading digital literacy organization, Media Awareness Network reports that Canada is lagging behind other countries in innovation and urges the federal government to “take a leadership role in … Continue reading →

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Podcasts from the CBC

Posted on April 1, 2010 by bleeck

Ever wish you could have your students listen to a CBC report or news story? Want to focus on perspectives from across Canada? Well, the CBC has lots of those in its archives. CBC Podcasts: http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/index.html Here are some examples: … Continue reading →

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Linking to International Space Station

Posted on April 20, 2009 by lhincz

Vulcan has been selected as the site for the Alberta’s International Space Station Event that will allow for students to ask questions to astronauts aboard the International Space Station in real time. Set to take place in late September 2009, … Continue reading →

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Virtual Violence

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Kirsten Ng

February 10, 2009 was Safer Internet Day. From far-flung Albania to Venezuela, countries around the world participated in the event to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology for children and young people. The amazing array of events – … Continue reading →

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