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 Welcome! How do people learn? While practicing how to use my new camera lens, a group of children rushed over to see this statue of a firefighter's hat that I was taking a picture of. As you can see, the children were all hands-on when it came to learning.
To me, this picture is a good reminder to teach in all the ways that people learn -- whether that is by reading, listening, doing, or touching. As you requested, here's what's new in Health Literacy Consulting.
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HLOL Podcasts
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Health Literacy Out Loud (HLOL) podcasts.
HLOL podcasts are a way to listen in on my conversations with those "in the know" about health literacy. New podcasts include:
HLOL podcasts and transcripts are free. You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher Radio (more info below) and the Health Literacy Out Loud website. Please tweet, text, email, link, blog, post, call, write, or otherwise tell everyone.
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HLC How-To & Other News
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How-To Tip: Health Literacy Month Checklists. In a recent HLC How-To Tip, I wrote about the value of using checklists. I decided to take my own advice. This month, I highlight 3 lessons I learned while creating "Checklists for Health Literacy Month Events."
Now is the ideal time to start planning your Health Literacy Month event. "Checklists for Health Literacy Month Events" are designed to help you stay on track, on time, and within budget. Click here to learn more and order your set of HLMonth checklists.
Health Literacy Out Loud podcasts are now available for free from the "cloud." Here's what to do: 1) Sign up at www.stitcher.com/helen, or 2) Go to an app store, download Stitcher Radio, and at registration enter the code HELEN. Either way, please mark HLOL as one of your favorites.
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HL from A to Z
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Health Literacy from A to Z: Second Edition. The publication date is getting close. The Second Edition of Health Literacy from A to Z is scheduled to come out on November 4, 2011. Maybe even a few days before.
I'm really excited to share this book with you as it's filled with lots and lots of new stories, tips, links, and up-to-date health literacy information. Follow the link above to learn more and order your copies now!
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Until September,
~ Helen Osborne |
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