Audio Visual Links

Music --

Audacity - free, open source software for recording and editing sounds
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Nero - data burning and copying capabilities for CDs and DVDs - basic version is free
http://www.nero.com/eng/index.html

6,000 + internet radio streams
http://www.live365.com

35,000 internet radio streams
http://www.shoutcast.com

CBC 2 - online music channels
http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/channels/

CBC 2 - 650 concerts on demand
http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/

Jukebox style - top hits from each year 1950-1990
http://www.tropicalglen.com/

Graphics

Free open-source graphic (image manipulation) software GIMP
http://www.gimp.org/
Tutorials for using GIMP
http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/


Picasa - free photo indexing and organizing software - with basic fixing capability
http://picasa.google.com/

30 day free trial graphic software - PaintShop Photo Pro X3
Corel.com

Video

You Tube - videos
http://www.youtube.com/

Metacafe - videos
http://www.metacafe.com/

On-line Video Guide
http://www.ovguide.com/

Windows Movie Maker - how to use
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx

Neat Stuff

Google Image Search
http://images.google.com/

Google Earth
http://earth.google.com/

Google Maps
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=il

3D model of Sistine Chapel
http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html

3D model of St. Peter's - Rome
http://www.virtualsweden.se/panorama/st-peters-basilica-chapel-pieta?set=173

Seniors College of PEI - storm closure policy

Seniors College storm closures are not announced through the media. The policy is to follow the announced closure decisions of the school districts that we operate in.

Charlottetown and Montague follow Eastern District School Board and Summerside follows the Western School Board

If schools are closed for the day - so is Seniors College.

If schools have a 1 hour delay in opening, (to clear parking lots etc.) Seniors College goes ahead as normal, since we typically start between 9 and 9:30 anyway.

School cancellations are usually made by 8 AM and are announced through the media.

As well CBC has a good web listing.

http://www.cbc.ca/stormcentre/pei/

Great Books Programs in Canada

There are a variety of programs - mostly at universities that are mentioned in this Wikipedia entry on the Great Books Programs in Canada.

The entries on Great Books and Great Books Foundation are also helpful.

Great Books Foundation

I recently I discovered a set of books from the Great Books Program. While I was aware of the program it was the first time I had explored their approach.

Founded in 1947 it was as a grassroots movement to promote continuing liberal education for the general public. In 1960 it extended its mission to children with the introduction of Junior Great Books.

Backed by the Great Books Foundation the program encourages people to begin their own discussion groups in schools, libraries, and community centers.

Here is what they say about their collaborative approach.

http://www.greatbooks.org/

Shared Inquiry™ is a powerful and transferable method of learning through discussion that transforms both leaders and participants. In Shared Inquiry, readers of all ages collaborate to explore ideas and experiences in some of the world's greatest literature. To improve student performance in reading and critical thinking, make Shared Inquiry an integral part of your classroom instruction. Learn how with the Great Books Program of Professional Development.

Annual General Meeting

Seniors College of PEI

Annual General Meeting

Faculty Lounge - Main Building UPEI

Saturday Oct. 17, 2009
10:00 AM

All Members Are Welcome

Lots of Great Courses in 2009-2010

This year will have more new courses than ever as we celebrate our 10th anniversary.
Check it out.

Registration Dates for 2009-2010 Seniors College Program

SENIORS COLLEGE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Registration Dates for 2009-2010 Seniors College Program

Montague
Monday, September 14
1:30 - 3:00
Montague Town Hall

Summerside
Wednesday, September 16
10:00 - 12:00 noon
Eptek Centre

Charlottetown
Saturday, September 19
10:00 - 2:00
MacMillan Hall
W.A. Murphy Student Centre
UPEI