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Eight Ways to Engage!
At Yardstick we love to make learning engaging and interactive. At the heart of the instructional design process, these eight tips help us do just that, and they can work for you too: Design learning objectives and activities so that learners see how the learning, and time they invest in it, will...
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At Yardstick we love to make learning engaging and interactive. At the heart of the instructional design process, these eight tips help us do just that, and they can work for you too: Design learning objectives and activities so that learners see how the learning, and time they invest in it, will...
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Building a Fair Examination
In my previous blog, I stated that there is no statistic to measure examination fairness, and that organizations are recommended to build procedures into exam development and administration that will protect them against the charges of bias.. This post will focus on a few exam development procedu...
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In my previous blog, I stated that there is no statistic to measure examination fairness, and that organizations are recommended to build procedures into exam development and administration that will protect them against the charges of bias.. This post will focus on a few exam development procedu...
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Peace, Order and Good Government
FIRST HALF The phrase ‘peace, order and good government’, a technical component of the Constitution Act, has meaning beyond my understanding; stuff of parliament, provincial vs. federal powers, taxation, etc. The cultural principles of POGG however make sense to me. I firmly identify with it as a...
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FIRST HALF The phrase ‘peace, order and good government’, a technical component of the Constitution Act, has meaning beyond my understanding; stuff of parliament, provincial vs. federal powers, taxation, etc. The cultural principles of POGG however make sense to me. I firmly identify with it as a...
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It’s show me time in the Alberta Politics
Trying to find an opinion about the Alberta PC Party and its recent leadership race is easy. Finding one that is new, or would make a difference after being said, is nearly impossible. For this alone, the person who invented the word ‘clusterfuck’ might deserve a Pulitzer. But in my stupidity, I ...
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Trying to find an opinion about the Alberta PC Party and its recent leadership race is easy. Finding one that is new, or would make a difference after being said, is nearly impossible. For this alone, the person who invented the word ‘clusterfuck’ might deserve a Pulitzer. But in my stupidity, I ...
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Why I am Supporting Randy Boissonnault for Edmonton Centre
For many years, I chose not to concern myself with what the rest of Canada thought about Edmonton. In my heart I knew the special nature of this community and in many ways me, my company and my family have all benefited because of it. But in the last few years, especially as a business […]
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For many years, I chose not to concern myself with what the rest of Canada thought about Edmonton. In my heart I knew the special nature of this community and in many ways me, my company and my family have all benefited because of it. But in the last few years, especially as a business […]
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Questioning a Jim Prentice coronation
I have met Danielle Smith. I like her. She is forthright and a great communicator; fun, authentic and passionate for her ideals. I’ve known Greg Clark for some time. I really like him. Greg is the perfect example of the new Alberta in my opinion. Young family, entrepreneur who started and b...
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I have met Danielle Smith. I like her. She is forthright and a great communicator; fun, authentic and passionate for her ideals. I’ve known Greg Clark for some time. I really like him. Greg is the perfect example of the new Alberta in my opinion. Young family, entrepreneur who started and b...
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Alberta Innovates?
Alberta Innovates? Yes, of course it does. But we need a new coordinated rallying cry. Why would we be here if it wasn’t for the ability to innovate? We want to find a way to stay warm, trade, celebrate and worship together, all to build a stronger community. Our aboriginal ancestors call such a ...
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Alberta Innovates? Yes, of course it does. But we need a new coordinated rallying cry. Why would we be here if it wasn’t for the ability to innovate? We want to find a way to stay warm, trade, celebrate and worship together, all to build a stronger community. Our aboriginal ancestors call such a ...
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A disappointing day for Alberta
Everything that is wrong about Alberta Politics was on display today as the Premier fought off more internal party fighting and her Deputy Premier Dave Hancock, was left to be a spokesperson for. In many ways I admire how hard-working and loyal Minister Hancock is to his party, constituency and l...
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Everything that is wrong about Alberta Politics was on display today as the Premier fought off more internal party fighting and her Deputy Premier Dave Hancock, was left to be a spokesperson for. In many ways I admire how hard-working and loyal Minister Hancock is to his party, constituency and l...
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The Tale of Two Leaders
Today served me a reminder of what leadership should look like. I have an ideal for leaders. It revolves around three key standards I personally wish to be judged on, and frankly for which I hope our Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and our Premier Allison Redford to subscribe to. Leaders should be: Hum...
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Today served me a reminder of what leadership should look like. I have an ideal for leaders. It revolves around three key standards I personally wish to be judged on, and frankly for which I hope our Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and our Premier Allison Redford to subscribe to. Leaders should be: Hum...
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Create opportunity through growth and fair profit
For the 7th time in 8 years, our company Yardstick has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the Province by Alberta Venture Magazine. I admit that the excitement of something like this can be worn down by the years of stress, work and the constant pivoting required to mai...
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For the 7th time in 8 years, our company Yardstick has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the Province by Alberta Venture Magazine. I admit that the excitement of something like this can be worn down by the years of stress, work and the constant pivoting required to mai...
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Make Something Wildrose?
If you have read this blog anytime over the last 4 years, you know that I have been pretty tough on the Wildrose Party. Never have I been that critical of their Leader Danielle Smith, as she has been effective at staying on message about their fiscal conservative message. What has caused my conce...
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If you have read this blog anytime over the last 4 years, you know that I have been pretty tough on the Wildrose Party. Never have I been that critical of their Leader Danielle Smith, as she has been effective at staying on message about their fiscal conservative message. What has caused my conce...
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Win House III Shelter – A Homeward Trust Priority
Tonight after sharing a trending newspaper article about the closure of the WIN III Shelter for Women, it was brought to my attention that the Government is working to assist it in staying open, or at least finding a way for these services to continue operation. Specifically, it looks like Minist...
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Tonight after sharing a trending newspaper article about the closure of the WIN III Shelter for Women, it was brought to my attention that the Government is working to assist it in staying open, or at least finding a way for these services to continue operation. Specifically, it looks like Minist...
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Could the Alberta PC’s complete a much-needed Extreme Makeover?
I have been puzzled lately by a widening dissonance in Alberta politics. In our non-partisan municipal governments, we have seen the undeniable trend of electing leaders who inspire our communities to think forward, to be our better selves, and who seem to have a skill for gathering massive follo...
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I have been puzzled lately by a widening dissonance in Alberta politics. In our non-partisan municipal governments, we have seen the undeniable trend of electing leaders who inspire our communities to think forward, to be our better selves, and who seem to have a skill for gathering massive follo...
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“Why I am supporting Don Iveson for Mayor. Don is an idea people.”
In this city, it’s common to see uncommon success stories. Frankly, that’s why I love it here. I love big thinkers, risk takers and people who suffer from delusions of optimism, ideals, progress, and prosperity. In this City, people can challenge the odds of convention, and still build great thin...
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In this city, it’s common to see uncommon success stories. Frankly, that’s why I love it here. I love big thinkers, risk takers and people who suffer from delusions of optimism, ideals, progress, and prosperity. In this City, people can challenge the odds of convention, and still build great thin...
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“…what Alison Redford taketh away….. Alison Redford giveth back?”
Well… you might say… here we go again. Since the 2012 election, I have been somewhat of a political agnostic. My experience helping build the Alberta Party into a new moderate option for Albertans was an experience I would never give back, yet one that opened my eyes to the difficulties and chall...
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Well… you might say… here we go again. Since the 2012 election, I have been somewhat of a political agnostic. My experience helping build the Alberta Party into a new moderate option for Albertans was an experience I would never give back, yet one that opened my eyes to the difficulties and chall...
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