Global Learning Partners (GLP) helps individuals and organizations to learn by providing practical expertise in learning assessment, design, facilitation and evaluation. Their connecting virtually toolkit covers a variety of topics to learn, teach and connect in a virtual world. The resources...

Global Learning Partners (GLP) helps individuals and organizations to learn by providing practical expertise in learning assessment, design, facilitation and evaluation. Their shareable resources cover a variety of topics in learning, taking a learning-centered approach, including: Learning...

This publication presents key findings for financial education, drawn from the IOSCO/OECD joint report “The Application of Behavioural Insights to Financial Literacy and Investor Education Programmes and Initiatives”. It gives a short overview of the ways in which behavioural insights are...

There are many different ways to deliver financial empowerment programs. Financial literacy education, financial coaching, and matched savings programs can be successfully delivered independently, with successful outcomes for participants. They can also be blended together to accomplish several...

This report examines the relationship between the earnings of Canadians in the labour market and their post-secondary education credentials.  Findings are based upon information gathered from the 2016 Census on adults between the ages of 25 to 64 with different levels of education and working in...

While it is clear that the topic of learning remains of great importance to the social sector, many organizations, including those in the public and private sectors, seem to be stuck on operationalizing what it means to engage in and support intentional learning in their organizations. We hope this...

The purpose of this guide is to provide detailed guidance on designing and developing an e-learning course for trainers and instructional designers who are new to e-learning design. It also provides basic concepts and information on the processes and resources involved in e-learning development,...

There’s plenty in this book for a good grounding in e-Learning strategy. But what about strategy in general? What should you consider as you read each chapter? What constitutes strategic thinking and strategic action? For me, it’s about three things: differentiating strategy from tactics,...

This brief Guide, Values-Centered Financial Education: Understanding Cultural Influences on Learners’ Financial behaviours, contains tools for you to use to help learners identify the underlying values that motivate them to make sound financial life decisions. You will soon see that by...

Broadly speaking, there are few education and training policy measures designed with the needs of low-income working age adults in mind. The learn$ave demonstration project was launched in 2000 by Human Resources Development and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to test the effectiveness of...

Accessing, understanding, and using financial services effectively are important components of economic security and successful integration into Canadian society. From day-to-day banking to income tax, investments, insurance, and government support programs, there is a wide range of knowledge and...

Using this guide, trainers will: Develop an understanding of learning styles and the trainer’s own style so that when creating a lesson plan, the trainer can design instructional activities to encompass all learning styles; Understand the difference between adult learners and child learners so...

At IDEO.org and IDEO, we’ve used human-centered design for decades to create products, services, experiences, and social enterprises that have been adopted and embraced because we’ve kept people’s lives and desires at the core. The social sector is ripe for innovation, and we’ve seen time...

Overcoming Poverty Together: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan, 2014-2019, builds on the momentum of New Brunswick’s initial economic and social inclusion plan launched in 2009. It serves as a roadmap for the province to move towards economic and social inclusion for all. The...

Micro-entrepreneurs often lack the financial literacy required for the complex financial decisions they face. This research study conducts a randomized control trial with a bank in the Dominican Republic to compare the impact of two distinct programs: a standard accounting training versus a...

This report explains the needs-based approach to financial literacy and why it is needed in response to the challenges facing low-income individuals. Research conducted in the Greater Victoria Area. Exact publication date is...