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ISSUE 3, AUGUST 2014

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LITERACY AND

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TECHNOLOGY

FEATURED

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PROGRAM

ONLC AGM &

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TRAINING

LETS SPEAK OUR

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LANGUAGE

ANNOUNCEMENTS 5-

& UPCOMING

EVENTS

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ONLC

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MEMBERSHIP

APPLICATION

THE GAME OF

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LACROSSE

She:kon sewakwekon (Greetings everyone):

Here we are nearing the end of summer. I know all of you are very busy preparing for your students.

It is my pleasure to present this falls newsletter. It is filled with a great deal of useful tools.

I am also pleased to announce our upcoming AGM/ training session. As last year's anniversary is going to be hard to beat, I hope you can all join us on Sunday, September 28 for the AGM /dinner starting at 3 p.m. and a training session on Monday, September 29. The event will take place at the Sandman Signature Hotel at the Airport in Toronto. This is the first year ONLC will be unable to assist with travel but will not charge a conference fee in order to assist with your costs. Please feel free to contact our office for further details or If you would like to volunteer with this event.

Have a great September and I will see you all at the end of September in Toronto.

Michelle

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Sources of Technology to Promote Literacy

TV and radio: Generate awareness of

literacy problems Develop consumer

demand for learning Retains learners in a program Reaches a large number of

individuals

Computers and technology, such as interactive video: Can contribute to the development

of thinking skills Can make instruction more

individual Provide ways to collect and evaluate information efficiently Help learners communicate what they think and feel

The Internet: Adults can be provided with higher

quality of materials Can access information from home,

workplaces and public libraries Provides adults with greater

choices which is key to motivation, retention and enriched learning experience Learn what is happening around the world and can access unlimited resources

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Literacy and Technology

In our ever changing world, technology has been changing and advancing in hopes of improving the way we live our lives. As technology changes so does the way we learn. Technology is a tool to improve literacy programs, raise awareness about literacy problems and reach a vast number of unreached illiterates.

What is Technology Literacy:

The Colorado Department of Education defines technology literacy as the ability to responsibly use appropriate technology to:

Communicate Solve problems Access, manage, integrate, design and create information to improve learning

in all subject areas Acquire lifelong knowledge and skills

New Skills and Knowledge Learned:

Creativity and innovation--Students demonstrate thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology

Communication and collaboration--students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others

Research and information fluency--students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information

Critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making--students use critical -thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources

Digital citizenship--students understand human, cultural and societal issues to technology, and practice legal and ethical behavior

Technology operations and concepts--students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations

Obstacles Integrating Technology Literacy into the Classroom:

Lack of accessible computers and digital tools Expense of online tools that support teaching and learning Lack of leadership and expertise to spearhead needed changes Lack of time and expertise to explore and understand available software Lack of understanding of and confidence in the potential of the use of

technology

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Featured Program

HAMILTON NATIVE LEAR NING CENTRE

The Hamilton Native Learning Centre is a literacy program that offers year round services in literacy, numeracy and essential skills. They help learners to transition to their goals of employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credits, post-secondary education or independence. The services are free to Ontario residents 19 years and older. The Hamilton Native Learning Centre offers specialized services to the Aboriginal community and is located at the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre

The Hamilton Native Learning Centre provides skill development in the areas of:

Reading Writing Basic math Life skills Traditional teachings Seminars Native language classes and Elders program

Interested individuals can arrange for an interview by contacting:

Aili Childs--Literacy Coordinator 34 Ottawa St. Hamilton, ON L8H 3Y7 Phone: 905 545-9593 Email: achilds@hric.ca

Success Story Submitted by Aili Childs

Work Skills Program--May 2014

6 learners completed the first Work Skills Program of

2014

4 weeks @5 days per week for the month of May

2014

In collaboration with 6 programs, instructors and

sponsors ? Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (Grand

River Employment & Training , Apatisiwin Program,

Healing & Wellness Program), Sioux Hudson Literacy, Employment Services and Employment Ontario (LBS)

Curriculum comprised of Life Skills, Work Skills &

documents, and 3 certificates (First-Aid/CPR, Smart Serve and Food Handlers).

Learners were referred to Youth Employment Fund

(for 4-6 month job placement ?once training completed)

Goal Path ? Employment In the photo the 6 learners are holding

their Certificate of Completion

The other ladies were instructors

(partners) in this program

Plans are to offer this program again in

October 2014

Thank you Aili Childs for sharing with us.

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Announcements & Upcoming Events

StonePath Research StonePath Research is currently completing a study for the National Reading Campaign on Aboriginal Access to Reading Materials in Canada. This study will include a literature review and primary research obtained through survey and interviews on the access to and impacts thereof of reading materials throughout the lifecycle.

I hope that you will consider assisting us by (1) completing the survey yourself, and then (2) forwarding the survey to your contacts. The link for accessing the site is and, should you lose the link, can also be accessed on the home page of StonePath Research at The survey will be open throughout early September and interviews have been occurring throughout the summer months.

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