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Updated July 27, 2000


| What is it? | How Does it Work? | Action Inventory

What is it ?

The Canadian Languages Network (CLN/RCL) is a national project, hosted by SOHL to deliver an important service to the heritage language community.

The service includes using the computer 'Internet' as a tool. The tool will provide heritage language teachers and students with very useful information.

How Does it Work ?

A teacher who uses a computer can connect to us by using electronic mail. This is a mailbox on the Internet. He/She asks us to search for a specific request in a specific language. We find the information and send the answer back to the teacher.

IF ... a teacher does not use a computer the service is also valuable. The teacher will:

...with a request

We will respond to the request.

We use the Internet as if it were a large, worldwide library. The library has no shelves, no walls.There are plenty of windows. The Internet is like a whole series of windows.

The staff of CLN/RCL are window installers and window-washers.

There is so much information on the Internet that it needs 'moderators' (window washers) to organize the information.

Any number of requests are welcome and repeat visits are encouraged.

A project funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage


 Action Inventory 

February 1995 - Initial planning meeting of language community representatives and government officials is held in Ottawa and sets the tone for CLN/RCL development.

June 1995 - CLN/RCL project is approved.

September/October 1995 - National Advisory Committee meets
       Key issues . . .
		- Striking a Balance- Technology and Human Service		- Time Line for Service Delivery		- Terms of Reference for the committee		- Organizational Flow Chart		- Brochure Development		- Evaluation guidelines to aid Project Manager in evaluation of the Network		- Development of a Marketing Plan
January 1996 - George Bothwell Library Pilot Project is approved. On-going training sessions provided to teachers and students.

March 1996 - SCCO (Saskatchewan Council of Cultural Organizations) hosts first CLN/RCL web page.

March 1996 - Second meeting of the National Advisory Committee of CLN/RCL takes place in Regina, SK.

       Key issues . . .
		- Evaluation 		- Service Delivery 		- Marketing 	
June 1996 - 'Discovery Paper' is produced and circulated to obtain feedback on the work of the CLN/RCL. The data collected is compiled to form the Synthesis Document.

August 1996 - Internet access and training provided by the CLN/RCL in Saskatoon for teachers and students of the Saskatoon Multilingual School (SMS).

August 1996 - Synthesis Document is produced.

September 1996 - Review of responses from the Synthesis Document calls for smaller managing body for the CLN/RCL.

October 1996 - Web page get a new home with Sympatico.

November 1996 - Initial meeting of the Management Committee is held in Regina.

April 1997 - Second Management Committee meeting is held in Vancouver, BC
  - Focus on two new initiatives: Teacher Skill Development & Curriculum Development  - Newsletter is published to keep the international language community informed.  - Needs assessment to be carried out across Canada to survey computer access and     language school related issues.	
October 1997 - Third Management Committee meeting is held in Saskatoon(SK)
     Highlights include:
		- Ongoing web page design.		- Joint CLA & CLN/RCL newsletter.		- Funding to teachers and schools via Teacher Skill Development.		- Private sector partnerships with the CLN/RCL.		- Needs assessment survey.
Business plan incorporated into 1989-1999 submission to the Department of Canadian Heritage.

March 7, 1998: funds allocated to 17 projects within Teacher Skill Dvpt. and Curriculum Dvpt. priorities.

June, 1998, funding secured for 1998-1999 fiscal year.

Fourth Management Committee planned for October 23-25, 1998, Regina.
     Key items of discussion:
	Vision and Mission Review

	Promotion of the  CLN/RCL

	3 year Plan and Alternate Funding Sources


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