17 Jun Budget-friendly marketing ideas for your literacy program
Posted at 08:00h in All Blog Posts
To spread awareness, attract funders and learners, and engage volunteers, you need effective marketing....
Author: communications
14 Jun Resources aim to protect seniors from online fraud
June 15th marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to acknowledge the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. ...
07 Jun Helping seniors with technology during the pandemic
Connectivity has never been more important than in this last year, when the pandemic separated people from their friends and families for an extended period of time. ...
31 May Saskatchewan Indigenous communities get support with financial literacy
For over 30 years, Prince Albert Literacy Network has run free literacy programming for its small community of 40,000 in Saskatchewan, of which nearly 50 per cent are Indigenous....
17 May How to talk about literacy to people outside the field
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Whether you’re trying to market your program, advocate for more government funding, or develop partnerships with sponsors, communicating the importance of adult literacy is key....
14 May Tips for preventing the summer slide
Students lose one month’s worth of school-year learning due to summer vacation. The best way to combat the summer slide is to ensure children spend time each day practising their literacy skills....
13 May Family financial literacy more important than ever
Posted at 06:00h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
With many families doing homeschooling and spending more time at home, the time to address the family’s financial literacy together has never come at a better time....
06 May Workplace training brings hospitality staff closer together
Despite already having a fantastic close-knit staff, the Hungry Heart Cafe decided to implement workplace training workshops through the UP Skills for Work program, offered through Activate Learning. ...
30 Apr How to manage financial stress for better mental health
Although a constant worry for many of us, financial stress may be worse than ever during the pandemic. Learn how to manage financial stress....
23 Apr Seniors learn to identify fake news in digital literacy workshop
A YMCA in Kitchener recently launched a pilot program designed to build digital literacy amongst older adults as a way to help them better understand fake news amidst the COVID-19 pandemic....
19 Apr Tech Talk Tuesdays: Spotlight on Social Media
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Throughout the month of May, we’ll be hosting three webinars on social media for those that are interested in taking their know-how to the next level....
14 Apr 3 strategies to engage shy adult learners
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Children aren’t the only ones who sometimes lack the confidence to engage in class. Many adult students are also hesitant to participate in front of peers....
06 Apr Family learning activities for Spring break
During this Spring break, take the time as a family to continue learning outside of the classroom to ensure kids don’t miss out on even more schooling....
29 Mar 4 literacy assessment tools for adult learners
Posted at 10:38h in All Blog Posts
Assessments can show when a learner is ready to progress to the next level of learning and identify areas that may need extra attention or focus. Here are four assessment tools to consider....
23 Mar 3 small steps to start your advocacy efforts (and 3 big ones too)
As a non-profit organization, it’s your goal to raise awareness about the important work you do and bring about change to the community that you serve. One of the ways to do this is through advocacy. Advocacy is simply gaining public support for a particular cause or policy, such as literacy. However, when you consider what’s needed to educate the public, government or potential funders about your mission, it can be overwhelming to undertake advocacy efforts. Non-profits tend to have limited resources, and you may find yourself wearing a lot of hats, from practitioner to marketer to advocate. While advocacy work isn’t...
18 Mar Employment agency uses essential skills & employability training to help learners prepare for work
The Ability Employment Corporation provides career counselling and job placement services to persons with intellectual disabilities as well as those facing barriers to employment....
05 Mar 3 tips to improve your digital literacy skills
Enjoying everything the world has to offer involves going using technology. But if you don’t feel confident in doing so, it can be hard to participate....
01 Mar How to create a strong password to stay safe online
March is Fraud Prevention Month, an annual awareness initiative started by the Competition Bureau to help Canadians recognize, reject and report fraud....
24 Feb What you need to know about the 2021 tax season
Tax season is around the corner, which means it’s a great time to brush up on your financial literacy skills and learn more about the Canadian taxation system....
15 Feb 4 simple steps to implement an employee training and development program
Posted at 16:52h in All Blog Posts
Developing a successful employee training and development program can be time-consuming, costly and challenging without the right tools. However, the benefits are worth the investment....
09 Feb 3 tips for recruiting adult literacy volunteers
Posted at 09:27h in All Blog Posts
As a non-profit organization with a limited staffing budget, volunteers are one of your most valuable resources – and for good reason. ...
26 Jan How to build soft skills for employees
Soft skills are the non-technical skills that help employees interact effectively with others. These can include skills such as time management, confidence and adaptability. ...
21 Jan Families, libraries and literacy groups to celebrate Family Literacy Day virtually
Despite physical distancing rules still in place across the country, many groups are getting creative in order to take part in the annual Family Literacy Day virtually on January 27th....
20 Jan Family Literacy Day Contest Entry
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19 Jan Why you should have a childlike imagination – even when you’re not a child
As children, we’re encouraged to think and play creatively – and for a good reason. Being imaginative is vital to a child’s cognitive development...
13 Jan 10 family learning activities for Family Literacy Day
After a year of limited mobility, ABC Life Literacy Canada is encouraging families to use their imagination to explore and travel the world from the comfort of their home....
11 Jan 4 tips for writing effective grant applications
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Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the non-profit world, brushing up on your grant writing skills is never a bad idea. Here are four tips for writing effective funding applications....
06 Jan 5 ways to travel the world from your own backyard
Award-winning illustrator and author Barbara Reid, who is the Honorary Chair of Family Literacy Day, explains that travelling can be done anywhere. Here are Barbara’s top 5 activities...
04 Jan University uses literacy resources to help international students adapt to life in Canada
At Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, about 17 per cent of its students are from abroad. For Deneice Falconer, it’s her job to support international students...
03 Dec ABC Skills Hub
The ABC Skills Hub is an online learning portal that offers at-home delivery of ABC Life Literacy Canada’s many adult literacy programs....
02 Dec Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award Honourable Mention Winners
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A look at the great work being done by the four honourable mention winners of the 2020 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award....
30 Nov How self-directed learning can benefit adult learners
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Here’s what practitioners should know about self-directed learning so that they can start incorporating it into their literacy programs....
25 Nov Adapting literacy programs for the blind community
BALANCE for Blind Adults provides customized training and support for persons who are blind or living with sight loss and recently ran two of our literacy programs....
16 Nov How to evaluate your adult literacy program in 4 easy steps
Posted at 07:00h in All Blog Posts
In an industry that’s strapped for resources – both financial and human capital – it can be challenging to make program evaluation a priority....
12 Nov The three different ways that adults learn
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To help you with your adult learner teaching strategies, we’ve outlined the three different ways that adults learn and teaching tips for each....
10 Nov Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award top winner: REP Here in Canada
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Earlier this year, REP Here in Canada was awarded top honours for this year’s Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award for their program, Here Magazine....
02 Nov New program aims to strengthen the digital literacy skills of Canadians
ABC Internet Matters provides introductory digital literacy education for Canadian seniors who are not using the internet and adult learners who have a gap on the digital curve....
22 Oct 10 financial literacy tips to mark 10 years of Financial Literacy Month
In honour of the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month, here are 10 financial literacy tips shared by adult learners that have participated in the Money Matters program....
16 Oct Internet Matters
ABC Internet Matters empowers Canadians who aren't comfortable using the internet with the knowledge they need to get started....
15 Oct New stress management course available for adult learners through ABC Skills Hub
Posted at 08:00h in Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
Announcing the launch of an online learning portal that offers asynchronous, at-home delivery of its adult literacy programs: the ABC Skills Hub. ...
13 Oct How to plan a successful literacy program for adult learners
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To keep learners engaged, your literacy program needs to be set up in a way that helps learners acquire, retain and transfer new knowledge....
06 Oct 4 tips for teaching literacy to adults
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Adults learn differently than children, which can make teaching quite difficult. To help keep your adult learners motivated, here are four helpful tips....
02 Oct Women’s centre helps vulnerable seniors become tech-savvy
The North York Women’s Centre offers services such as employment readiness & violence prevention, but recently, they were keen to explore digital literacy....
24 Sep ABC Life Literacy Canada with Skills/Compétences Canada celebrate 10 years of Essential Skills Day
Today marks the 10th year of Essential Skills Day, an annual initiative to raise awareness about the importance of essential skills training in strengthening Canada's workforce....
09 Sep Youth learn financial literacy outside the classroom
The Student Leadership & Youth Empowerment Network is a Toronto-based non-profit that connects youth to different resources in their community. ...
08 Sep Celebrating 30 years of literacy!
Posted at 08:42h in All Blog Posts
September 8, 2020 is our 30th birthday! Since our inception in 1990, we've worked tirelessly to support the literacy and learning community in Canada....
31 Aug Where to find literacy worksheets for adults
Posted at 11:47h in All Blog Posts, Health Matters, Money Matters, Skills for Success Day, UP Skills for Work, Youth Teaching Adults
In order to keep adult learners engaged throughout their learning, they need to be offered a variety of innovative programming and course material, including worksheets. ...
25 Aug REP Here in Canada wins top spot in the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award
ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce the top and honourable mention winners of the 2020 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award....
24 Aug How to improve your essential skills
September is a time when not only children head back to school, but adults also look to begin healthier routines, start a home renovation or sign up for a new course. ...
20 Aug New digital literacy resources aim to help older adults cope with physical distancing
Four new "lesson plans" written in clear language and formatted as step-by-step guides for at-home learning show adults how to use Skype, Zoom, Google Duo and FaceTime....