Writers in Electronic Residence
WiER connects students across Canada with writers, teachers and one another in an animated exchange of original writing and commentary.
Posted February 02, 2012
Our spring term runs from Mar. 19, 2012 to Jun 8, 2012. Space is available at all levels—elementary, middle school, and secondary. Registrations welcome now.
Posted October 16, 2011
Many thanks to Teacher Candidates who have applied to this year's Internship Program with WiER. Information for the required Action Plan forms has been sent to those who have accepted places. PLEASE NOTE: Scheduled interviews have now been completed; any additional Internships would normally be available by special arrangement. More information, below.
Posted January 18, 2012
Writers in Electronic Residence (WiER) is seeking nominations for volunteer members for its Board of Trustees. Founded in 1988, WiER operates now as a national, charitable, non-profit foundation in alliance with OISE/UT (Education Commons) and the Canadian Education Association.The Foundation supports WiER's online creative writing programs linking professional Canadian authors with schools. WiER is at the mid-point of its current strategic plan (2010-13). We anticipate continuing our focus on organizational development (e.g., national Board of Trustees; Board of Advisors) as we approach our next strategic plan.
More information here.
Posted December 09, 2011
Our winter term is under way with author Robert Priest. The term runs through March 30.
Posted November 29, 2011
We are pleased to provide a PDF of WiER's insert in Education Canada, which details program information—including our free Wired Writers Podcasts—quotes from students, teachers and writers, and registration info.
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Posted June 02, 2011
WiER is pleased to provide a questionnaire for students, teachers, parents and others. You can find the questionnaire here. Many thanks in advance for letting us know your thoughts!
Posted December 17, 2008
WiER operates a "Wired Writers" group on Facebook to provide alumni of the Writers in Electronic Residence program, their teachers, current and former WiER authors (of course!) and supporters with a place to continue the conversation.
