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McGreal, Rory; Anderson, Terry; Conrad, Dianne – International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2015
Canada's important areas of expertise in open educational resources (OER) are beginning to be built upon or replicated more broadly in all education and training sectors. This paper provides an overview of the state of the art in OER initiatives and open higher education in general in Canada, providing insights into what is happening nationally…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Open Education, Depleted Resources, Shared Resources and Services
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Keith, William J. B. – CEFP Journal, 1987
The United States and Canada are the world's top energy consumers. New approaches to establish a conservation ethic include (1) applying wartime strategies to energy conservation, (2) telling public figures of the importance of conservation, (3) lobbying governments, and (4) using the common sense of our forebearers. (MLF)
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Energy Conservation, Foreign Countries, Information Dissemination
White, Melissa – Compare, 2003
Introduces the problem of widespread worker displacement. Argues the problem is more severe in regions where the employment base centers on a single industry or resource. Considers two government programs developed to address the need resulting from closure of the Canadian northern cod fishery and decline of the mining industry in England. (CAJ)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comparative Education, Depleted Resources, Developed Nations
Soprovich, William, Comp. – 1982
When the fossil fuels unit was first designed for Science 101 (the currently approved provincial guide for grade 10 science in Manitoba), Canadian support materials were very limited. Since students are asked to interpret data concerning energy consumption and sources for certain fossil fuels, the need for appropriate Canadian data became obvious.…
Descriptors: Coal, Conservation Education, Depleted Resources, Energy Conservation
Connor, Desmond M.; Magill, Dennis W. – 1965
As one of several research studies which have investigated rural socio-economic conditions in conjunction with Canadian attempts to aid development, this study examined the role and potential of education in the rural development process. Surveys were conducted of the educational needs and aspirations of both children and adults. Conclusions and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Surveys, Depleted Resources