Lisa Hurst-Archer and Catherine MacKenzie are professional storytellers who share their experiences and knowledge of this ancient craft. Their stories, “The Emperor Has Goats Ears” and “Mother In the Mirror” reveal the magic of storytelling to a concert audience.
Languages: English
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Once Upon a Library
The purpose of storytelling is to encourage reading and to instill a love of books. By developing library presentations and programs, this episode shows how staff can successfully introduce books to all patrons. This includes using felt figures and puppets and improving storytelling techniques such as hand gestures, eye contact, and tone.
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Adventure Tourism: Hunter Valley Adventure Tours
Features a taste of life on the headwaters of the Red Deer river, where a whitewater rafting operation, Hunter Valley Adventure Tours, has successfully provided exciting outdoor experiences for more than 30 years.
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Eco-Tourism: Trail of the Great Bear
As we have all become more aware of how humans impact the land, it is important to explore tourism that benefits the resource. Ecotourism vacations, such as those offered by Trail of the Great Bear, provide opportunities to learn, understand and appreciate the environment.
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FAS Forward: A Fresh Look at Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Ray, Sadie, Naomi and Sindy live with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Day to day they cope with the effects caused by their exposure to alcohol before they were born. These individuals debunk some of the myths surrounding the disease and show how, with the support of people who love and care for them, they are able to lead rich and meaningful lives.
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Windows of Inquiry
This program examines evidence of global change from the aspect of what has been induced by human activities and what is a result of natural process. An explanation of how each of the earth’s ecosystems are tied together reveals why changes in one affects the others. The program also uses evidence of past global change to predict what we can expect in the future.
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Witnessing the Impacts
This program looks at atmospheric and biodiversity change and the global warming phenomenon. We investigate the effects of pollution on various ecosystems and why the Arctic has been affected by pollution from southeast Asia, helping us understand how our local activities may be affecting people on the other side of the world for years to come.
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Committed to Change
The ecological footprint – this is the mark on the earth left behind by each person based on the amount of resources they have consumed. If the strain we put on natural resources continues at the present rate, the earth will no longer be able to support its inhabitants. This program examines possible solutions and asks the question: is it too late?
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Hear Here! – CD-ROM
Providing an in-depth technical exploration of hearing loss, hearing aids, and the technology used to dispense them, this interactive CD-ROM supports many of the hands-on skills that are required of hearing aid practitioners on a daily basis. Tips on completing hearing tests and evaluating hearing aids are detailed along with a background on the physics of sound and the physiology of the ear. Virtual hearing aids, interactive oscilloscopes, and a fully functional audiometer simulator contribute to the interactivity of this CD-ROM. Thirty different client scenarios are also presented, providing client data and test results for interpretation and recommendations. Related resources and a glossary of terms used throughout the CD-ROM are provided.
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Small Business Diaries
Have you ever thought of starting your own business? What would you do first? Look for the right location? Talk to your bank manager? Decide if you were going to do it alone, or with others? These are but a few of the challenges that face every would-be entrepreneur. This program realistically portrays legal issues that the average business person may have to deal with when conducting business in Alberta. The focus is to develop an overall awareness and understanding of legal issues in a business setting. (Also available in VHS. Please see video).