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Write On 2023 – You Matter

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Every year, Literacy Unlimited produces an in-house publication called Write On. Write On showcases short texts written by LU learners. Click here for more information about Write On. This year our theme is You Matter. Whatever the reason, we all matter to someone. Write a short text and tell us more. Helping a learner write their text? If your learner would like to submit a text but you are unsure where to start, here is one approach you can take with your learner. Have fun with this. And Write On! FAQ Back to top of page

Write On 2022 – Looking Forward

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LU invites all learners to submit their entries for Write On 2022. Our theme is Looking Forward. Guidance and Ideas for Write On 2022: This document is a guide to Write On 2022. It contains tips on how to support your learner in the writing process. Or visit our blog, Taking on the Writing Challenge. Here are some previous editions of Write On: Write On 2021 – Connections Write On 2020 – Re-imagine Learning Write On 2019 – Courage

Write On 2021 – Connections

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LU is inviting all learners to submit their entries for Write On 2021. Our theme is Connections. Please encourage your learner to write a short text for our annual in-house publication. To find out more about Write On 2021 and for guidance and ideas on how to support your learner as they develop a text, please open this document: Guidance and Ideas for Write On 2021 Here are some previous editions of Write On: Write On 2020 – Re-imagine Learning Write On 2019 – Courage There are two Let’s Zoom TNT tutor workshops focused on writing skills planned. Save these …

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LU Basic Digital Skills Self Assessment Checklist

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LU Basic Digital Skills Self Assessment Checklist Before you start working on digital skills, it is always a good idea to list the skills you already have. Use this checklist to get a clear picture of the skills you already have. Use it to help you to identify and prioritize the skills you want to acquire or improve. Click HERE to access the LU Basic Digital Skills Self Assessment Checklist

LU Basic Computer Skills Course – A Tutor’s Guide

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LU Basic Computer Skills Course – A Tutor’s Guide This tutors guide was developed by LU in 2012. The guide provides a series of lesson plans for tutors who want to work with their learner on basic computer skills. In Module 1, learners are introduced to parts of the computer, keyboard, screen and mouse. Subsequent modules introduce email, internet and basic word processing (formatting) skills. Each lesson plan has accompanying handouts and worksheets. Tutors using this program with their learner are advised to review the module to ensure the information is current and up-to-date. Click HERE to access the LU …

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ABC Life Literacy – Health Literacy

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ABC Life Literacy – Health Literacy ABC Life Literacy Canada has many great resources for tutors and learners to learn about health. Here are some links to information sheets ABC Life Literacy have developed for patients and caregivers. Resources for Patients & Caregivers:Make a Medical History CardHealth PassportCaring for a loved oneTips for your next Doctor VisitYou and Your PharmacistYour Rights as a PatientGlossary of Health WordsYour Health CentresDoing Health MathMyUHNHelpful Links

Learn Quebec – Career Exploration

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Learn Quebec – Skills for Life – Career Exploration Part of the QLWG Skills for Life Series, this module helps learners to narrow their career options and then use research skills to find precise information about those options. The module has a PDF workbook and e-learning video-support segments (requiring flash plug-in) with video and narration. https://app.learnquebec.ca/learnapps/skills_for_life/unit25.html Click on this link for a full list of all the QLWG Skills for Life Series Workbooks Info Sheet Available

LU Let’s Zoom Tutors N Tea Series

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Each month, LU holds a Let’s Zoom Tutors N Tea session. During this session, LU tutors talk about their tutoring experiences – share ideas and answer questions. Each session also includes a mini-training on a topic that tutors have requested. Here is a record of some of the sessions from our Let’s Zoom Tutors N Tea series:

Learn Quebec – Employment Skills

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Learn Quebec – Skills for Life – Employment Skills Part of the QLWG Skills for Life Series, this module helps learners to prepare to find employment or to ask for a promotion. Topics: identify strengths; write a resumé, find out how and where to look for work; write a cover letter; look for work; prepare for a job interview. The module has a PDF workbook and e-learning video-support segments (requiring flash plug-in) with video and narration. https://app.learnquebec.ca/learnapps/skills_for_life/unit19.html Click on this link for a full list of all the QLWG Skills for Life Series Workbooks Info Sheet Available

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