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BeatBlog - Welcome to BEATblog the online source of information and news regarding the BEAT program, a joint strategy of the University of Prince Edward Island and Holland College. Check back regularly for updates.
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Tue., October 3rd, BEAT 3.0 begins
With a smaller but very capable new cohort and a new and larger lab/studio we begin the 2006/2007 academic year. If you're wondering what we're up to please refer to my recent update. If you'd like to work with us...
Sun., September 10th, BEAT Program Update September 2006
Having completed two full years of operations it is time for another update on the BEAT program....
Mon., July 31st, Student FAQ
Thank you for your interest in BEAT! For the information of those students thinking about participating in the BEAT program here is a new student FAQ:...
Mon., May 1st, BEAT named finalist for National Technology Innovation Award
The Learning Partnership recognizes and celebrates innovative educators who, through their enthusiasm and inventiveness, excite and inspire their students and colleagues in the nation?s publicly funded educational institutions. This year the BEAT program was a finalist for their National Technology...
Sun., February 19th, ECMA chooses BEAT, Radio@UPEI
The East Coast Music Association is partnering with the BEAT program and one of its key initiatives Radio@UPEI to help bring the excitement of ECMA 2006 to the Web! Radio@UPEI will be contributing on several fronts offering its own arsenal...

Dave's Educational Blog - Education, post-structuralism and the rise of the machines. By Dave Cormier.
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Sat., August 16th, We are Media - teaching and currating
This is my third critical friend post regarding the excellent ‘we are media‘ project. I love a collaborative project where each time i consider dropping an idea in, or adding to the process I find that someone has just dropped in the idea i was considering and done a nicer job of explaining it. For [...]
Wed., August 6th, Thoughts plucked from the openhabitat project
I’ve been wandering around the blogposts on the openhabitat website trying to glean from the work of my colleagues a small fraction of the lessons learned to try and give people a sense of the work they’ve done and the things that they’ve come to understand. (If you don’t know what I”m talking about, check [...]
Thu., July 24th, Rhizomatic Education course - Technical Lessons
This is number two in an at least three part reflection on my Educational Technology and the Adult Learner course that I completed last week. I’m saving the ‘what i learned as a teacher’ post for last, so that I have all the grades finished and a full reflection is possible. For this particular (and [...]
Wed., July 16th, Community Curriculum - eight days into the course.
I thought I might contribute the the we are media project by making a reflection on my current teaching practice. I’ve spent most of the last two weeks working on “educational technology and the adult learner” a course being delivered to education students here on PEI. The course had no existing curriculum and it gave [...]
Sun., July 6th, Community as curriculum a syllabus (starts tomorrow)
Here’s the syllabus for the course i start tomorrow morning. It’s my first shot at what a community curriculum course might look like. It takes into account some of the realities (moodle and angel are the prevaling course management systems on the island) tries to bridge traditional learning and then hand the learning over to [...]

EdTechTalk - Educational Technology That Talks - EdTechTalk is a community of educators interested in discussing and learning about the uses of educational technology. We webcast several live shows each week. Our 'main' show, hosted by Dave Cormier & Jeff Lebow, features the latest news from the world of edtech and the edublogosphere.
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Wed., August 27th, Conversations-Show 6-2008-08-24

This week the show focused on starting the school year. We discussed what folks do when planning for the year and what routines and procedures are important to establish with students. We also shared what we might do differently in the upcoming school year and any new projects or ideas we are thinking about.

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Tue., August 26th, Women of Web 2.0 Show 86 with Sharon Peters and Teachers without Borders

We had a wonderful conversation with WOW 2.0 webcaster Sharon Peters as
she shared her amazing experience of working with the "Teachers
Without Borders" group in Africa this past summer.
Tue., August 26th, Teachers Teaching Teachers #118 - Interactive Communications and Simulations with Jeff Stanzler - 08.20.08
Our guests on this podcast were:
- Jeff Stanzler. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, School of Education, Interactive Communications and Simulations, USA
- Kurt Hansen, government teacher, Bishop Hartley High School, Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Abbi Gee, English teacher, Da Vinci High School, Jackson, Michigan, USA
- Traci Gizzi, social studies teacher, Winston Curchilll High School, Livonia, Michigan, USA
Listen to learn about the web-based simulations and writing projects
hosted by the University of Michigan's Interactive Communications & Simulations group. With the help of university student mentors, students in classrooms around the world are trying to resolve the Arab-Israeli Conflict, or are exploring modern China, or bringing historical figures to life as they debate the world's responsibilities in Darfur. Hear from teachers and a former university student mentor about an array of projects your students can join as soon as this fall, which offer fertile ground for exercising their creative imaginations, writing with a purpose, and sharing their ideas with an engaged audience of peers.

"arab-israeli-conflict-3," uploaded on July 20, 2006 by ManilaRyce

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Sun., August 24th, EdTechWeekly#91

EdTechWeekly #91

August 24, 2008

This Week's Del.icio.us Links

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Sun., August 24th, EdTechBrainstorm.2008.08.22

Some of the "usual suspects" gather for a post-Webcastacademy edition
of ETBS. We also meet Rene from the Spanish-language section of the
Class of 3.1 -- thanks to all who joined us.

Loomware-comments on info. and tech. in libraries, universities and life - Mark Leggott became UPEI Librarian on Oct. 1 2006: The LoomWare BLOG is a place for thoughts and findings related to Mark's experiences in Library administration and the development of academic library resources and services.
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Enjoying a Saturday at the Market
Wow. This must rank up there as the busiest August on record for me. Despite that I did find time to do the regular Saturday thing and go for breakfast at the Farmers market here in Charlottetown with Trina and...
Red Island Repository Institute Sessions
Red Island Repository Institute Powerpoints Available The Red Island Repository Institute is entering the final set of sessions for what has been a very stimulating and information rich week. Our 3 faculty (Sandy Payette, Richard Green and Matt Zumwalt) have...
CAUT Encourages Academics to Retain Copyright
Key Event in the Canadian Open Access Landscape With this recent CAUT Intellectual Property Advisory CAUT will do more than most efforts in the past to encourage academics to assert their ownership rights and at the same time build a...
Why Does This Make Me Nervous?
Microsoft Rolls Out Publishing and Research Tools for Academics - Chronicle.com With this announcement I can see the bright future of scholarly MS Publishing now: an academic fires up Word 2010 to write their new article (using MS NewVista as...
Fedora 3 Released
Fedora Commons Releases Production Ready Fedora The Fedora Commons project has released the production version of Fedora 3, which provides some major new changes as discussion previously. We are in the midst of the Red Island Repository Institute here at...

MIS for the Information Age - Course weblog for Business 241 -Management Information Systems for the Information Age. University of Prince Edward Island.
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Tue., December 4th, Fall 2007 Semester Index
Here is a list of the entries made to this weblog this semester.
Tue., December 4th, Parting Shots
I want to thank you all for your effort, and patience, this semester. I wish you all the best of luck on the exam and in your future endeavors. Have a wonderful holiday. Before we completely unplug...here are a few...
Tue., December 4th, Exam location
As the exam schedule clearly indicates the final exam is Wednesday December 5th, 2007 at 9am in the KC Irving Chemistry building room 104 http://upei.ca/~cls/dropbox/ExamDates.html
Tue., November 27th, The bigger picture: an eBusiness Framework
Of course by now you know...an architecture is a guiding framework, a strategy, or a blueprint for delivering the applications and information required by and organization. Sometimes we use the term architecture to describe the way individual software components interact...
Mon., November 26th, mid-term study guide
Here, as a study aid for your final exam is solution for the mid-term. Download mis_midterm_oct_18_soluton.pdf

mysolidrock.com - Youth group blog
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Grad Supper & Workcamp Yardsale
Hey there Solid Rockers! What a blast at Mudblast this weekend! You can check out the pictures on the Facebook site "Solid Rock Youth Charlottetown". It was a great time and many thanx to all the youth and leaders that made it all happen!

This Wednesday night is Grad Supper Night where all the grade 12's are treated to a meal to honour their graduation. Meal begins at 6pm at Mackenzie's, then the church, then over to the Austins for desert and campfire. Things will come to a close from there at 9pm.

The Group Workcamp crew is less than a month away from their trip to Rhode Island and this Saturday they are having a Yard Sale from the church from 9-12. All workcampers need to watch their emails for times to be there.

Have a great weekend and see ya soon!
What To Bring For Mudblast
Mudblast 08 is just two days away so get some rest and don't forget to bring the following items along with you:

Enough clothes for three days, two large towels, swim shorts, T-shirts, one old pair of sneakers for canoeing, one good pair for running around, sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo...rain jacket, and whatever else you know you need.

If you have not paid the final payment please bring it tonight or on Friday when we leave.Also please bring along a supper snack as we will not be eating until later that night (no supper at Camp)Camp Wildwood's phone number is (506)743-2757 and Pastor Chris' number is 393-3747.

We should be back on the Island by 3:30 on Sunday afternoon.
Solid Rock Rake, Run and Retreat!
Hey there rockers! This week we're raking, running and retreating at Mudblast.

On Wednesday please bring a leaf rake as we're doing some good for a couple of needy families. We'll be meeting at the church, and we'll be back by 9:00pm.

On Friday we're off to Camp Wildwood for our Mudblast retreat. Please meet at the church at 4:30 and we'll be returning on Sunday by 3:30. Mudblast is full but if you want to go please talk to Chris about it. (we want to try to fit everyone in)

Mudblast supplies are: sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, two big towels, swimsuit, clothes for two days, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, flashlight, shampoo, two pairs of sneakers, (one old pair for canoeing), and whatever else you know you need. It's gonna be another great time!
Change Of PLans
Hey Solid Rockers! This week (May 21)we're back at the church instead of outdoors raking people's yards.

The weather sounds bad for outdoor stuff so we're staying inside and next week (May 28)we'll need your rakes for some outdoor work.

See ya tomorrow night, same time, same place!
Split Rock This Week
Hello there young Canadians! This week we're having another split night where the guys and girls separate for their own thing.

The girls thing is to meet at the church at the regular time for a "girls night in". (that's all I'm being told about it)

The guys are having a "wild game, wild game" night at the Austins. (12 Wendy Dr...connects Queen and Kirkwood)Be prepared to play a wild game then cook some wild game.(exciting stuff!)

Spaces on the bus for Mudblast are filling up very fast (maybe 5 spaces left) so get your forms and $5 deposit in this week. (the additional $65 can be paid by May 28)

Have a great week and see you tomorrow!

Networking, Knowledge, & the Digital Age - A site compiling and conveying ideas about the social forces of the Internet, among other things. Course blog at the University of Prince Edward Island
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Parents for Choice & Quality - Parents for Choice and Quality support the development and implementation of a high quality early learning and support system for Pre School aged children and their families on PEI.
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What would a better start look like and how would this affect ECE’s and Teachers?
Mandy is one of many who have asked us - “what do you really stand for?”. Are we all for schools taking the jobs of ECE’s? Do we not know how much ECE’s care? We reply by saying we are in favour of giving our kids the best start. But what do we mean by that? [...]
So what do we do? - Part 1 - the Principles
I am very encouraged by some of the language of the Throne speech. I heard this: All children would be involved That families would be involved What I am also hearing are the natural fears of those who work in the system as it is today. The members of ECDA and the Teachers. Both look ahead at declining [...]
The Key Text from the Throne Speech
We believe the next logical step in this evolution of public education is to bring kindergarten into the school system. My Government is committed to achieving this during the current mandate, following a thorough, careful and sensitive consultation process. My Government recognizes the importance of the early childhood years, and applauds the professional efforts of early [...]
Parents for Choice & Quality Applaud Government
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 4, 2008 PARENTS FOR CHOICE & QUALITY APPLAUD GOVERNMENT FOR RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE EARLY YEARS The Parents for Choice and Quality wish to applaud the Honourable Premier Ghiz and his government for recognizing the importance and long term benefits of investing in the early childhood years. We agree that kindergarten programs will [...]
Wonderful Progress!
Here is the text of the press release today!!! “The changes in Ministerial duties and departmental responsibilities reflect the need to improve the way services and programs are provided to Islanders,” the Premier said. “In particular, I believe the new emphasis on rural development will assist many communities to thrive in a changing [...]

Parkdale Jr. High Reunion June 30, 2007
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Reunion Video
Here is the full DVD of the reunion.
Parkdale Reunion
The DVD we made of the Reunion is still available.

To get a copy of the complete DVD
call Pex
@ 394 2360

The DVD is much better quality.
DVD & TEE SHIRTS

The DVD of The Reunion IS NOW AVAILABLE.
The cost is $15.00 with all profits going to our School.

DVD Includes Tribute Video that was shown at the Reunion plus over 100 photos in story form with music.

TEE SHIRTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
COST IS STILL $10.00 email us now to order.
Get Yours Today, makes great gifts.
DVD

We are currenlty working on a DVD of our School reunion, it will contain lots of photos in story form of the event , as well as the video that was shown during the reunion.
Email us to order your copy. We haven't finalized the cost but it should be around $15.00, with all profits going back to our school.
I'd be interested in any photos you took, please email me any.
Tks
Pex
IT'S HISTORY
Well the reunion is over, what a great turn out, we are only begining to start to count.
There were many surprises. We had some parents come out, Kitty Macleod, Mrs McGee, The Smith's Ronnie Maclean and others I may have missed. Alot of people went to a great effort to show up.
I'm reminded of a line from Henry V "men in their beds asleep will think themselves acursed they were not here this day"
We took alot of pictures, I'll post some and the rest will be available as a DVD in story form with music. We will sell them a little over cost with the profit going to the school.
Also if anyone wants a copy of the video that was shown during the opening, please contact me.
Thanks to all who made the effort to attend.
PEX

Prince Edward Island School Trustees Association - The Prince Edward Island School Trustees Association is an association of 29 trustees that provides professional development to its members. It also acts as a clearing house for information received from other education sources. The Association is made up of 6 trustee representatives and an elected President at large.
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Professional Development Weekend - Nov. 17-18
This weekend the PEISTA is hosting a professional development weekend at the Loyalist Lakeview Resort on Harbour Drive in Summerside. On Friday evening we will open with dinner (salmon or chicken), followed by private meetings for all three Island boards, and then an evening of entertainment. (Bring your singing voices - we have karaoke!)

On Saturday morning, Linda Lowther from the Department of Education will present a report card on the recent Provincial Task Force on Education. The presentation will begin at 9:00 a.m., following a buffet breakfast.

Hope to see you all there!

Oh, and take note of the PD weekend password: Rockets. The first trustee to provide the password, when asked (not before!), will win a prize.
Atlantic Conference 2007 in Charlottetown!
On January 25, 26 and 27, 2007, the PEISTA will be hosting the annual Atlantic Conference of School Board Trustees. The event will be held at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, and our keynote speaker is Lt.Col. Dave Grossman, expert in media violence and its effects on children.

If you wish to read more about the event, we now have a number of information documents available online. We apologize in advance for the ads and popups that may appear when you click on the links, but that's the price you pay for free webspace!

For the introduction letter, click here for English, and click here for French.

For the conference highlights, click here for English, and click here for French.

For an overview of the schedule of events, click here.

And for the registration form, click here.

We look forward to seeing you in January!
Special Meeting of the PEISTA
A Special Meeting of the PEISTA will be held on Monday, September 25th, 2006 at the Eastern School District offices in Stratford, starting at 7:30 p.m. We will be deciding if we wish to remain a member of the CSBA. The president of the CSBA, Mr. Lance Bean, will be available for questions or comments on the telephone.
Mark you calendar, this date is important. Our future with CSBA depends on your presence. Please, ensure your vote is counted.
Atlantic Conference 2007: Here we come!
Lots of information regarding the upcoming event has been sent to boards in PEI, NB, NS and NL. Please, register early! We want you with us, sharing in our success! Book your calendar: January 25 to 27, 2007. Come on over to the Island! More detailed programming will be out in the Fall: watch for it.
AGM News
Last June 6th, the PEISTA held its 2005-06 AGM in Summerside. The turn-out was good, and we had a good chance to discuss some important issues. The President presented the Blog to all trustees present. Also, it was a great opportunity to look at the draft program of the Atlantic Conference 2007 being hosted by the STA. Another general meeting of the Association will likely occur in September regarding our status with the CSBA. Thanks to all who came! You are the Association!

Seniors College of Prince Edward Island - Seniors College of PEI - is affiliated with UPEI, and offers a variety of educational opportunities for member of the 50+ organization. Based on the peer-learning model it is a great way to have fun and learn new things.
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Seniors College of P.E.I. gaining national attention
as published in The Guardian - April 26, 2008

Seniors College of P.E.I. has been asked to speak to the Special Senate Committee on Aging in Ottawa as part of a major investigation into the needs of older Canadians.

Ian Scott, the president of Seniors College of P.E.I. will be speaking to the committee in Ottawa on aspects of Active Aging and Ageism which is part of the committee?s second interim report on April 28.

Seniors College of P.E.I. now operates in Montague, Alberton, Summerside and Charlottetown with 527 members participating. Affiliated with UPEI and designed for those age 50 or older, the concept of active learning, and active living in retirement, is a worldwide phenomenon which continues to change the public view of seniors.

Based on peer-learning in which members share their knowledge with others, the P.E.I. operation is co-ordinated by Bruce Garrity, who is assisted with each of the operations outside Charlottetown.

Recently both Garrity and Scott spoke to a packed audience at Mount Allison, where a steering committee was formed to launch a similar operation.

Earlier this year, a seniors college was launched in Halifax due to efforts of a past president Ivan Dowling, who encouraged colleagues who were retired faculty of the various universities there to work together, and spoke of the success of P.E.I. efforts.

A seniors college also launched in Cape Breton with the encouragement of Clive Keen, while he was director of Life Long Learning at UPEI.

A regional conference on learning in retirement hosted at UPEI by Senior College of P.E.I. in 2007 brought together representatives from seven provinces, and has helped spread the word even further.

?Learning in retirement is important to both individuals and their personal enjoyment but also the fact that governments are now recognizing the value that active learning plays in maintaining a healthy population, is significant,?? said Scott. ?Research continues to show the beneficial effects that new learning has on the brain, and the positive benefits of being active in a social environment to reduce isolation. It also happens to be great fun.??

More information on the Special Senate Committee on Aging is located on their website www.senate-senat.ca/age.asp and information of Seniors College of P.E.I. is available at www.upei.ca/seniorscollege or through contacting Garrity at 894-2867 or seniorscollege@upei.ca
Plans under way for Sackville seniors' college
Ian Scott, president of the P.E.I. seniors? college, speaks to local residents who were on hand for an information meeting last week at Convocation Hall. A steering group was formed to develop the idea for Sackville.
as published by the Sackville Tribune-Post - March 12, 2008

BY KATIE TOWER, Staff Reporter

Seniors in the community could soon have access to more fun and engaging learning opportunities.

A local steering committee was formed last week to get plans under way on the founding of a seniors college in the Sackville area, an initiative which would offer stimulating and affordable courses to the 55-and-over crowd.

Heather Patterson, director of the continuous learning centre at Mount Allison University, organized the founding meeting at Convocation Hall last Thursday, which drew over 75 residents, and said she?s excited about the potential of a seniors college where local seniors can learn from their peers.

?We have so many wonderful seniors in the community with so much experience in many different areas. . . some very engaging, exciting, active and happening people.?

The local project would be modeled on the successful P.E.I. seniors college, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2007. Ian Scott, president of the seniors college on the Island, said the organization has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade.

?We started out small. . . we had 45 students in the first year and we offered three courses. Now we have 527 students in four locations on the Island and we have over 100 programs,? said Scott, who was on hand last week to share ideas on how to get the project off the ground.

The premise of the seniors college is based on peer learning, he explained.

?We are strong believers that we all have something to share and we?re never too old to learn.?

One of the keys to its success has been the ability to access retired professors and educators in the area, said Scott, who want to teach about engaging, entertaining topics they are passionate about.

?Our teachers have a love affair with their courses and it shows.?

The membership ? at $125 ? provides seniors the opportunity to take as many, or as few, courses as they would like during the semester ? classes that range from alternative medicine to computer skills, genealogy to painting, life writing to astronomy, and much more.

The college co-ordinator Bruce Garrity said seniors can share skills, knowledge and experience with each other through their eight-week courses.

?This enhances the quality of life for seniors by providing them with professional-level courses and it also gives them the opportunity to experience the joy of learning.?

The P.E.I. seniors? college is affiliated with UPEI ? and uses several facilities at the university - but is operated by a separate board.

The local steering committee ? made up of Heather Patterson, Pat Dixon, Barb Jardine, Art Miller, Donna Capper, Janet Hammock and Erik Hulsman ? will develop the basic concept of how a seniors? college would work in the area and will present their findings to the public
Seminar -- US Election Process
Saturday February 23, 2008
The US Election Process... Caucus? Primary? Super Delegates? Convention? Listen to Prof. Richard Kurial, UPEI Dean of Arts, explain this sometimes confusing system and ask your burning US election process questions. The seminar will be held at the UPEI Duffy Amphitheatre, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February. 23. Seminar sponsored by the Seniors College of PEI and UPEI. All Seniors College and the general public are invited to attend. Limited seating for 250. Free admission.
NEW COURSES for Spring, 2008

call Bruce Garrity at 894-2867 to register

Introduction to Astronomy
with Ron Perry (Athena Community Astronomy Club Program Director)

Start Mar. 31 7-9pm Mondays and Wednesdays in UPEI CC 101
Mon Mar 31, Wed. Apr 2, Mon Apr 7, Wed Apr 9, Mon Apr14, Wed Apr 16, Mon Apr 21, Wed Apr 23

The universe is an amazing place. Look back in time to the beginning of the universe. Take a visual trip to the planets and their moons. Speed out to the outer edges of our galaxy and see the immense vastness of outer space. Explore the birth and death of stars. Hop on board a comet and hitch a ride to your favorite wishing star. Get to know the night sky and use a telescope to see incredible sights.

Laptop Computers
Patrick Kinnear LIMIT 12
Start Apr. 18 1-4pm Fridays and Mondays in UPEI Kelly Boardroom
Fri April 18, Mon Apr 21, Fri Apr 25, Mon Apr 28, Fri May 2, Mon May 12, Fri May 16, Fri May 23

This course will cover the differences between laptops and desktops, creating and organizing files and folders, email and internet basics, configuring and using wireless connections, security software, jump drives, search engines, web browsers, software and laptop maintenance. Other topics will be added and discussed depending on the interests and/or computer experience of the participants.
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Seniors College is your organization and we request and appreciate any and all your comments and suggestions.

Contact us at 894-2867
seniorscollege@upei.ca or at
Seniors College, UPEI, 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3

Seniors College had 525 members Island-wide and we thank you for membership and participation. The Board is again planning for more that 100 courses in 2008-09 and our annual Tabloid with all our offerings will be available in early September. As usual our annual registration will be in September with the actual date and time to be decided.

Have a great summer --- see you again next year!
Seniors College - Montague, PEI
Registration is planned for the first Seniors College programming in the Montague area, a landmark move for Islanders with programming now available in all three counties.

Location:
- Thursday Jan 17, 2008 1:30 - 3:00 pm,
- Montague Town Hall
Registration will take place for the following courses set to begin in February or March 2008.
- Life Writing: Kathleen Hamilton
- Mondays 2-5pm,
- Start Feb. 4 (6 weeks)
- Island History: David Hume
- Tues. 1-4pm
- Start Feb. 5
- Jazz For Listeners: Jim Nimmo
- Wednesdays 1-4pm
- Start Feb. 6
- Art - Basic Acrylics: Sandi Komst & Mel Giddings
- Wednesdays 1-4pm
- Start Feb. 6
- Beginner?s Bridge : Judy Fraser
- Thursdays 1-4pm
- Start Feb. 7
- Basic Computer : Pat Hayes
- Tuesday and Thursday's 1-3pm
- Start March 4 - Ending March 27
For information -- contact
Sheila Mallory at 838-2532
or Bruce Garrity 894-2867

The Market is a Conversation - UPEI course from Rob Paterson.
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Tue., March 1st, A better mousetrap
Here is unedited feedback on how the tool itself works. I found the site to be very user friendly. The one change I would suggest is for the recent posts page. I think it would make it easier if the...
Tue., March 1st, What a Conversation Class Feels Like
In this type of class, everyone has a say not just the 5 extraverts. Over a period of weeks, a deep sense of trust builds and so does a sense of community. We go way beyond the texts and find...
Tue., March 1st, The Online Tool
Here is a link to the Open Source Tool that we have developed for this course. Access is very simple. All students need to do is to register and this process sends you a password. Have a look - but...
Tue., March 1st, Syllabus
The Market is a Conversation ? The consumer is taking her power back Marketing as we know it is under siege and may not survive in anything like its current form. The foundation of mass media is eroding rapidly. The...

The Natural Step & Business-UPEI Fall 2005 course - This course is about hope. It is about how each of us can take steps to shift the mindset that supports our view of the human economy so that business can become an agent of environmental regeneration and renewal. - Rob Paterson
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Sun., August 21st, Work Block 6 Nov 18- Dec2
Context: The metaphor of the evolutionary corporation is grounded in the belief that real transformation at both the individual level is possible. What have we learned? What can we do ourselves? What do you want to do? Please read the...
Sun., August 21st, Work Block 5 Nov 5 - Nov 18
Context: Scandic Hotels ? How does a services company transform its competitive position and its bottom line by becoming a Natural Step company? Please refer to chapter 5 of the book. This pdf link will provide you with a short...
Sun., August 21st, Work Block 4 - Oct 23 - Nov 4
Context: Interface ? How does a business that is centred on fossil fuel become an environmental revolutionary? Please refer to chapter 6 of the book and go to Interface?s website that is a goldmine of information and to the Ishmael...
Sun., August 21st, Work Block 3 Oct 8 - Oct 22
Context: Collins Pine ? How can The Natural Step be applied in a natural resource company? What was Collins Pine doing differently before and why was the Natural Step a useful addition to an already successful model? Please look at...
Sun., August 21st, Work Block 2 Sept 24 - Oct 7
Context: Ikea ? How did Ikea, a consumer products company, overcome its initial negative response to the ideas of the Natural Step? What is the mindset of business today and why is there so much resistance to change? Please look...

UPEI - BUS442.0 - This is a multi-author weblog for BUS442, Networking, Knowledge & The Digital Age, a 4th year business class at the University of Prince Edward Island. The blog is administered by the course's professor, Dave Hyndman. Dave is a first-time sessional professor at UPEI. The posts are written by Dave and the thirteen students in the class. The purpose of the blog is to teach, via participation and real-world use, Web 2.0 tools, principles, and trends.
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Thu., April 10th, Summer Job
Did anyone secure a job for the summer? I am having a difficult time finding a job in my filed most of the jobs advertised for restaurants and bars (server\bartender). It is frustrating and makes me wonder if any of you (classmates) experiencing\experienced the same problem. Companies expect us to have experience so how [...]
Sun., April 6th, Final Post!
Well guys, it’s been a fun course, but I’m afraid that this will probably be my last post. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’ve kinda become depressed when I read my RSS feed and realize that I don’t have to post on anything I read. Therefore…… I’ve decided to make my [...]
Wed., April 2nd, Microsoft?s Restaurant of the Future?
I think this is one of the coolest things i’ve ever seen.
Tue., April 1st, Bad Branding Strategies
I figured I would write one last post on Seth as his blog really makes good points that relate to Business. His blog on dumb branding strategies really made a lot of sense when reading it. There are many companies that have bad branding strategies such as Computer World, and Party Land. [...]
Sun., March 30th, Goodbye TorrentSpy
TorrentSpy TorrentSpy has been shut down permanently by it?s own owner. A note on the home page of TorrentSpy’s Web site said it is shutting down “not due to any court order or agreement,” but because of a team decision. TorrentSpy has spent the past two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars “defending the rights of [...]

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