Throughout the school year, we'll be offering a series of regular, free Webinars - online workshops - to help you learn about the resources and tools available through the HASTE website. Registration is quick and easy. Each webinar lasts for about 45 minutes, and requires nothing more than a local telephone line and a computer with an internet connection and flash installed.
HASTE Overview
HASTE is an online resource center designed to support and enhance efforts throughout BC to reduce school transportation emissions.
This introductory Webinar will take you through the website, exploring the unique tools, resources and connections it offers to school communities. You'll get a chance to see how HASTE works and, more importantly, how it can work for you.
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Using the MyTravel Calculator and Database
MyTravel is an online calculator for individuals and groups to measure the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) arising from transportation to and from school. Its unique ability to balance accuracy, details, student identity safety, simplicity and fun allows easy access to measurable and meaningful results.
For teachers, delivery partners, environment clubs - anyone wishing to use the MyTravel calculator to help students calculate and reduce their emissions - this webinar will introduce and show you how to use the calculator and accompanying database, along with the Classroom Emissions Tracking Program, a framework for classrooms taking action on transportation emissions.
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Organizing a Walking School Bus or Bicycle Train at Your School
A Walking School Bus (WSB) or Bicycle Train (BT) ia a fun initiative for parents to organize and teachers to help promote. The concept can be used simply for walk or bike to school event days, or become a useful daily neighbourhood WSB or BT that parents, volunteer leaders and students can formally share in.
Learn how to promote, organize and value your own school community Walking School Bus or Bicycle Train, safely, on a Best Route to School.
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