Sharon McKay talks about her newest book Thunder over Kandahar. Click the following link to see what she had to say. Sharon McKay will presenting to Division IV and is also available for in-school sessions.
Last Updated on Monday, 09 August 2010 16:58
How to Web 2.0
How to Web 2.0: Creating a Poetry Podcast
Today’s youth is unprecedentedly “connected” and instantly adapt to the ever-evolving networking possibilities of the Internet and mobile technology. There are numerous ways to receive information and entertainment, but how can traditional methods of self-expression and art adapt to shifting mediums?
WordFest, with the support of TELUS, is proud to offer this how-to podcast and supplementary material to offer insight in creating a classroom event that fosters technological and paper literacy.
Cutting-edge multimedia artist Alexis O’Haraleads the How to Web 2.0 podcast and gives step-by-step instructions on how to record yourself and broadcast it online
View the podcast and download the Teacher Resource Materials. After you review the materials and explore the technology, you will want to share this exciting new program with your students.
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Last Updated on Monday, 17 May 2010 13:14
Read Between the Lines
Read Between the Lines to catch a glimpse of what's happening with WordFest 2010, and to read Noah Richler's WordFest 2010 blog!
Welcome to Book Rapport!
The First Calgary Savings Book Rapport, educational programme of WordFest™, is the award-winning education component of WordFest. For five days each October, Book Rapport hosts an eclectic mix of talent, bringing the ideas and words of great writers alive and up close to youth in Calgary and Banff.
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First Calgary Savings is committed to leading, learning and living in our city and has been the proud title sponsor of Book Rapport, educational programme of WordFest™, since 2003. View a message from our title sponsor.
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