This document reports on a study of the resources available for teachers and on the usage of these resources in British Columbia. The methodology of the study was as follows: questionnaires were sent to all British Columbia schools, all district resources in British Columbia, and teacher organizations in other provinces; on-site visits to selected…

Discusses the Canadian Film Distribution Center, an organization that assists teachers in selecting films and videos for classroom use by synthesizing responses of teachers and reactions of students to various materials. Explains how to order films and videos, and provides descriptions of representative films and videos. (DB)

Effective instructional resources for language study include tapes of French-language news broadcasts, plays, poetry, newspaper extracts, slides, and community-directed conversations. Ways in which these resources may be used in the classroom include reading for comprehension, writing, discussion, and basic skill practice such as dictation and…

This annotated list of almost 75 free periodicals is designed to enrich the curriculum for junior and senior high schools, and to serve as a resource for teachers and librarians. Information is given on content, format, frequency per year, and value to student and teacher. (Author/JK)

The best instructional materials are found in the "real world" and are adapted for students. Valuable aids are the newspaper, advertisements, cartoons, tapes of French radio and television broadcasts, and the VIPS service in Ontario. A worksheet that will facilitate the use of radio and television broadcasts is included. (SW)

Intended for use by fitness instructors, coaches, nutritionists, and other program leaders, this five-section manual covers topics ranging from curriculum guides for elementary school children to dietary regimes used by professional athletes. The role of nutrients and the use of Canada's Food Guide are reviewed briefly in the first section.…

This is an annotated listing of 25 items that can be used in connection with instruction in Ukrainian language, culture, history, and literature. Items include surveys, journals, literary works, and other scholarly and instructional materials on the history and current status of the Ukraine and Ukrainian immigrants to Canada. (AM)

The purpose of this yearbook is to highlight multiple perspectives about educational technology and media development and to provide information about the purposes, activities, programs of study, and accomplishments of organizations and associations dedicated to the advancement of educational communications and technology. The 1999 edition is…

Planning an effective distance education (DE) course requires careful planning by experienced educators supported by strategically chosen instructional and delivery media components. The challenge of DE is to develop an instructional process that incorporates good teaching and learning strategies and provides remote students with a quality of…

This document published biannually, consists of two double issues of a newsletter devoted to literacy across the curriculum in Canada and elsewhere. Each double issue contains the following: feature articles; annotated bibliographies and reviews; local news; conference announcements and other announcements; and descriptions of events and resource…