The
following Centra courses are available through The LearningHub.
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Centra Course Listings:
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Reading
& Writing |
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Dictionary Basics (LBS LEVEL 2) The dictionary and the thesaurus
are great resources to help you improve your spelling and writing. Learn
about alphabetical order, guide words, root words and reference pages. Find
out how the thesaurus can help you expand your vocabulary and be a
better writer. Check out MS Word’s spell check and grammar
features. Visit www.dictionary.com.
Bring your dictionary to this class! |
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How to Write a Cover
Letter (LBS LEVEL 3) A
cover letter gives you an opportunity to introduce yourself to an employer and
encourage them to read further. This class will explain the different parts
of a cover letter and information to include in each part to help you get
employer’s interest. |
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Punctuation (LBS LEVEL 2/3) This
is a practical guide to demonstrate how to write a sentence by using correct
punctuation in the right places so that it assists the reader to understand
what you are saying. Learn about
periods, commas, question marks, etc.
Browse some websites that can help you. Review a list of books that you can use as
reference sources. |
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Reading Comprehension (LBS LEVEL 2/3) Take this course if you think reading
comprehension is painful and confusing. We will identify what kind of a
reader you are and discover techniques to warm up your brain before starting
to read. You are reading but you don't understand what you are reading? You are reading but you cannot keep what
you read in your head? Don't worry. We
will create your own special toolbox to help you with your reading
comprehension and this in turn will make reading a pleasurable experience for
you. This is a two part course. Class for Part 1 and Part 2 will be held on
two separate days. Attendance for both classes is
mandatory. |
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Resume Writing for Beginners
(LBS
LEVEL 2/3) With a little extra effort, you can
create a great resume. This class will show you what information should be
included on your resume. You will learn about three different resume styles
and receive a few resume writing tips.
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Spelling
Series |
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Spelling Made Simple 1 (LBS LEVEL 1) This
beginner course gets you ready to spell.
Review the alphabet. Learn the consonant sounds. Learn
the short vowel sounds. Practice pronouncing the sounds. Learn short
vowel sound spelling patterns.
Learn the 1+1+1 rule. Learn about root words. Learn about syllables. Start a spelling journal. Get
ready to practice spelling some simple words! |
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Spelling Made Simple 2 (LBS LEVEL 1) This
beginner course gives you more spelling basics. The alphabet
and consonant sounds are
reviewed. Learn the long vowel sounds. Learn long
vowel spelling patterns; the silent “e” at the end of a word; vowel blends like ee, ea, ai, oa, oo. Learn about two-syllable words. Build
your vocabulary by learning about word
families. Learn about www.dictionary.com. Start a word journal so you can write in
your most difficult words. |
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Progressive Spelling 1 (LBS LEVEL 1) This
course covers short vowel and long vowel spelling patterns that use bigger
words. For short vowels, learn about double consonants plus “le”; and doubling final consonants before adding “ing”
or “ed”. For
long vowel sounds, learn the one
consonant plus “le” rule. Learn
the consonant blends: wh, th, sh, ph, ch and sometimes gh
(silent). Bring your word journal so
you can write in your most difficult words. |
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Progressive Spelling 2 (LBS LEVEL 1) In this course learn more consonant blends at
beginning of words: bl, pl, cl, thr,
spr, spl, cr, pr, etc.
Also learn consonant blends at
ends of words: sk,
ck, ll, nk, lk, etc. Learn long
vowel spelling patterns: au, ea, ie, ou, ui. Learn to make a memory jogger to remember how to spell your difficult
words. Bring your word journal to
write down your memory jogger. |
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Spelling Part 1 (LBS LEVEL 2/3) Do you have trouble with
spelling? If the answer is yes, this
course can help you by providing a review of some basic spelling rules. Learn about long and short vowel sounds, consonants/double
consonants and syllables. |
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Spelling Part 2 (LBS LEVEL 2/3) Become a better speller by learning
more spelling rules. This course
covers the k sound, the final e in words, words ending in c
and y and nouns ending in o.
Participate online with an instructor and discover spelling websites
that provide useful tips for you. |
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Spelling & Grammar
Rules (LBS LEVEL 2/3) Do apostrophes confuse you? Learn about them and also about prefixes,
suffixes, antonyms, homonyms and synonyms.
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Tips for Better Spelling and
Grammar (LBS LEVEL
2/3) Review the difficult sounds to spell: the shen sound at the end of a word; th wh ch and sh in words; ough and challenge words.
How about the long u sound?
Learn more suffixes (plurals and verb tenses). Learn how to make up an acrostic and
memorize it to help you remember all of the letters in a word. Build word power and use correct spelling
in sentences. |
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Math |
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Pre-Algebra (LBS LEVEL 4) |
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Algebra (LBS LEVEL 5) |
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Budgeting Basics (LBS LEVEL 2/3) Learn
the basics of budgeting. What is a budget, and how can creating one
help me? This course will focus on the importance of budgeting.
We will look at how to find your monthly income, list and balance your
expenses, and set simple financial goals. We will create a sample
budget and look at some easy to use online budgeting calculators. Note:
Students should be able to add and subtract before taking this course. |
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Decimals – A (LBS LEVEL 3) Using
decimals are a part of everyday life. Get a basic understanding of decimal
fractions and how they are written. Practise using mixed
numbers in decimal form. Enter into the world of adding and subtracting
decimals. |
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Decimals – B (LBS LEVEL 3) A continuation
of Decimals - A, the second part of this course will cover multiplying and
dividing decimals, rounding off decimals and changing proper fractions into
decimals. |
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Multiplication &
Division (LBS LEVEL
2) Multiplication
and Division are inverse operations.
Multiplying is a quick way to add the same number many times while
division is a quick way to subtract the same number several times. Enroll in this class if you need to review
and reinforce your multiplication and division skills. We will look at the basics of both
operations and then go on to multiplying and dividing two and three place
digit numbers. |
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Understanding Algebraic
Graphing (LBS LEVEL
5) Think
of the game “Battleship”. You are able
to read coordinates such as A5 or B6 and sink your opponent’s
battleship. Reading algebraic graphs
is no different. A graph is made up of
two number lines that intersect or cross.
Review how to read coordinates, how to plot points and how to plot
equations as they relate to algebraic graphing. |
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Understanding Fractions A (LBS LEVEL 3) |
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Understanding Fractions B (LBS LEVEL 3) |
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Understanding Fractions C (LBS LEVEL 3) Note: Students should be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide before
taking this course. |
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Fractions in Everyday
Life (LBS LEVEL 3) How
are fractions used in cooking, shopping and around the house? See
how easily you can double or halve a recipe. Is
that store discount really a bargain? Make
the tape measure your friend - not your foe. Note: Students should be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
fractions before taking this course. |
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Percentages A (LBS LEVEL 3/4) We
see percentages every day of our lives. We need to understand more fully what
they mean. In this class we will be learning how to change a percentage to a
fraction and then doing the reverse by changing a fraction to a percentage.
We will also learn how to change a percent to a decimal and again change it
back to a percent. |
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Percentages B (LBS LEVEL 3/4) We
see clothing being labeled 60% cotton and 40% polyester. We see products
labeled as containing 10% of the fiber needed in our daily diet. We need to
understand the labels more fully. In this class we will be finding the part
and the whole of a number when a percentage is known and finding a part when
the percentage is known. We will also look at percentages that are greater
than 100 and ones that are less than 1percent. |
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Essential
Skills |
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Discover your Learning Style (LBS LEVEL
1+) |
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Essential Skills 101 (LBS LEVEL 2) |
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Filling in Forms (LBS LEVEL 2) A
major component of the 9 Essential Skills is Document Use and in particular,
“Filling In Forms”. Practise filling in forms
online and on paper. Close to the start date of this course, the instructor
will forward some blank forms for you to print out and have ready to complete
during the class. |
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On the Job Thinking
Skills (LBS LEVEL 2) One
of the 9 Essential Skills, Thinking Skills includes problem solving, decision
making, critical thinking, job task planning and organizing, significant use
of memory and finding information.
Examine real-life examples of the required use of Thinking Skills on
the job. Learn strategies and tips on
how to cope with some of the “thinking” problems you may encounter in life
and on the job. |
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Computers
& Internet Use |
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Basic Computer Functions (LBS LEVEL
1+) |
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Introduction to Centra |
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MS Word 2003 for
Beginners (LBS LEVEL
2+) Students
must have a basic familiarity with the computer. This four week online course will cover the
basic functions of Microsoft Word.
Learn how to navigate through the program and create, save, edit,
format and print basic documents. Four
modules will be assigned on the Moodle course management system (to be done
on the student’s own time) with live classes held on Centra once each
week. Learn how to work independently
and as a group by taking this blended learning course. Access to MS Word 2000 or higher is
required. |
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MS Word 2007 for
Beginners (LBS LEVEL
2+) Students
must have a basic familiarity with the computer. This four week online course will cover the
basic functions of Microsoft Word.
Learn how to navigate through the program and create, save, edit,
format and print basic documents.
Homework will be assigned after each Centra Class. Access to MS Word 2007 is required. |
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Managing Computer Files (LBS LEVEL 2/3) Do you have trouble finding files after you save them to your
computer? This course will show you how to save files to various drives
and how to open files inside and outside of a software program.
Learn important tips for naming and managing your files, including creating
folders, renaming and deleting files. This course will explain how to
move a file between windows and explore the difference between uploading,
downloading and attaching files. You
should have a general understanding of Basic Computer Functions to
participate in this class. |
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Surfing the Internet for
Beginners (LBS LEVEL 2) Do
you find surfing the internet confusing? Are you hearing terms that aren’t
familiar to you? Would you like to learn how to access information on the
local weather, used cars for sale, health information, etc.? Sign up for this
course and we will help clear up some “internet mysteries”. |
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Understanding Excel 2007
Spreadsheets (LBS LEVEL
2/3) Students
must have a basic familiarity with the computer, or have attended the Managing
Computer Files class. This two week online course will cover the
basic functions of Microsoft Excel. Learn how to navigate through the
program and create, save, edit, format and print basic documents.
Homework will be assigned after each Centra Class. Access
to MS Excel 2007 is required |
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Understanding PowerPoint 2007
Presentations (LBS LEVEL
2/3) This
class is for first time users of PowerPoint.
Learners must have a basic familiarity with computers. This is an introductory class and will
cover basic terms used in PowerPoint.
Learn how to open and close the program and the parts of a PowerPoint
presentation. We will cover adding,
deleting and moving slides and discover how to move through a PowerPoint
presentation. Access to MS PowerPoint 2007
is required |
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Using e-mail in the
Workplace (LBS LEVEL
2) Learn
how to take your basic e-mail skills to the next level! This course covers
how to create and use an e-mail account, basic features of use, and how
others interpret your messages. Discover how you can maximize your time when
using email and the “dos” and “don’ts” of using e-mail in the workplace. |
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Pre-GED
Subject Areas |
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Pre-GED Math – Word Problems (LBS LEVEL
3) Most math problems
encountered in life are word problems not simple equations to be solved. Math
word problems on the GED Test describe a situation and ask you to solve for
the unknown. You will probably know how to solve many of the problems using
your personal experience. In this class we will look at how the more
challenging problems must be broken down into steps and follow a problem
solving plan. Note: Students should be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
whole numbers, fractions and integers before taking this class. |
PRE-GED
Social Studies – Civics and Government, Economics and Geography
(LBS LEVEL 3) The
GED Social Studies Test examines your ability to differentiate between fact and
opinion, plus look for the main idea and supporting details as you read text
and graphics. Civics and Government (25 % of test) helps us to understand how
our government and political system work to preserve our freedom. Economics
(20% of test) deal with the way goods and services are produced, distributed
and used. It is part of our every day life as we cash our pay cheques, shop and pay taxes. Geography (15% of the test) covers the
physical and human environments and how they affect each other. Sample questions on these aspects of Social
Studies will be covered in this class. |
PRE-GED
Social Studies – Canadian and World History (LBS LEVEL 3)
The
GED Social Studies Test examines your ability to read and digest information
and then use it to make a decision. Canadian History (25 % of test) helps us
to understand who we are and how we came to be that way. World History (15% of test) helps us to
understand and value the progress and remaining challenges that exist in
today’s world. Sample questions on
Canadian and World History will be covered in this class. |
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PRE-GED Science – Earth and
Space plus Physical Science (LBS LEVEL
3/4) This
course will cover how to interpret and understand questions on Earth and
Space Science plus Physical Science. The
first section involves the earth’s structure, earth quakes, weather climate
and the origin of the solar system.
The second section includes chemistry (atoms, molecules, bonding) and
physics (energy, waves and magnetism). |
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PRE-GED Science – Life Science (LBS LEVEL 3/4) The
GED Science Test examines your ability to understand and interpret science
information. You need to know how to
read and understand text and graphics (charts, maps, graphs). Sample questions on Life Science will be
covered in this course. Life Science
includes cells, heredity, health and the behavior and interdependence of
organisms. |
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Writing a GED Essay (LBS LEVEL 3) |
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