Tough Times for Adult Literacy in Ontario

The Adult Literacy world is facing some tough times in 2011. Cutbacks are expected to hit all of Ontario’s Literacy and Basic Skills organizations, though the effects will be felt throughout Ontario, in workplaces, social services and homes. Good Learning...

Lillian Ruttan – Learner of the Month November

“I jumped in full-force.” That is how Lillian summarized the beginnings of her journey.   I think that pretty much sums up who Lillian Ruttan is when she’s in an online class. Full-force, full-energy, full of life. And that is one of the reasons...

Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Eady

Yep, that’s right.  Good Learning Anywhere has a brand new baby doctor! And not just any doctor, my friends.  Dr. Michelle Eady, a leading thinker and advocate of Indigenous literacy in both Canada and Australia, is about to be awarded her Phd.  Not only is...

Learner of the Year – Krystle S.

Being an adult learner is not a simple thing: when you make that decision to upgrade your skills,  life doesn’t stop, and it certainly doesn’t take it easy on you either.  There will always be bills to pay, children to feed, family members to deal with and countless...

October Learner of the Month – Martin P.

Let me tell you about Martin P. He is a learner at the M’Chigeeng Adult and Continuing Education Program  He’s also a pretty mysterious guy.  I’m always hugely curious when I meet learners, and I usually throw about 100 questions at them.  I did...