Welcome and thank you for visiting the Digital Human Library (dHL). Here you will find information about this exciting new resource for Canadian teachers and students, as well as a variety of resources for the classroom – like hundreds of multi-media virtual tours to compliment virtual visits with our members, read more…
I just received a letter from the Ontario Public School Board Association congratulating me on being this year’s Fred L. Bartlett Memorial Award recipient. I was nominated for this prestigious award by Trustee, Lynette Geddes of the Avon Maitland District School Board. The Fred L. Bartlett Memorial Award is awarded read more…
On May 6th the dHL is proud to be presenting at Connect2013! The District School Board of Niagara, Brock University’s Faculty of Education, and Mindshare Learning have joined forces to set the stage for Canada’s first national K-12 and post-secondary learning and technology conference, CONNECT 2013, on May 6-7, 2013 read more…
Sheila Galzov, internationally acclaimed personality expert, professional speaker, award-winning author, educator, and dHL member, shared her program “What Colour is Your Brain?” via video conference with the staff and students at Stephen Central P.S., AMDSB on April 18/13. As Sheila introduced the Stephen Central staff and students to the complex nature of read more…
For the next 33 days, the Digital Human Library will be campaigning to raise funds to further develop the dHL website. An improved website means that the Digital Human Library will bring the field trip experience into even more Canadian classrooms, and provide new experiences and learning opportunities for thousands of children. To learn read more…
Experience engaging Virtual Field Trip Programs at the RBG using video conferencing and Internet technologies. It’s the next best thing to being there! These award-winning interactive programs are plant-based and linked to your curriculum – no matter where you live. Teachers receive packages with a presentation outline, and pre– and post– conference activities. Register your class today to interact with their educators and scientists and explore topics like biodiversity, conservation, botany, plant ecology and the environment.
The Digital Human Library appreciates the generosity and support of our sponsors.
A special thank you to Wes MacVicar and the Foundation for funding the development of the dHL database and website. Let's continue to meet over great ideas and cookies!
Thank you to Mornington Communications for their generous donation which provided each elementary and secondary school in AMDSB with a webcam.
A special thank you to Steve Howe for believing in me and making the dHL website a reality. I will always be grateful for your unconditional support and leadership.
I would also like to thank the AMDSB for hosting the dHL website, and donating funds so that I may continue to build a new kind of library designed for our 21st century learners.
Thank you to Tim Bilcke for all of his work designing the dHL website.
