Tag Archives: literacy
Olympic Literacy
The games are upon us! (And I’m in Vancouver in the middle of it all.) The Olympics combine sports and nations, and according to ABC Canada, the games are a great way to learn together as a family, while combining literacy … Continue reading
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Failing at the follow-up
In j-school there’s a lot of talk of what current news organizations are doing well, and what they could be doing better (that’s putting it nicely). To me, one thing that’s lacking is news organizations inability to provide follow-up stories. … Continue reading
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Charities fill the need
As far as I can tell, since their inception the concept of charities arose to fill the gaps of government. Back before Canada was even Canada charities existed and were run by church officials and since then, most have been taken over and started up … Continue reading
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Students making a difference
University students spend at least four years studying, partying, and essentially loving life, all before they must enter the real world. During this time they use the phrase “poor student” to their advantage, though I’ll admit it’s mostly true. While … Continue reading
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