Events
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Feb 16, 2023Let’s Talk About Music and Singing in the EAL Literacy ClassroomPlease join us and guest host Katrina Derix-Langstraat on Thursday, February 16th at 4PM (MST). Maybe you love to sing in the shower, but wouldn't dare sing in public? Maybe you think your students would enjoy singing in class, but you don't know where to start?There are many …
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Jan 19, 2023Let’s Talk About Space to Learn: Developing Trauma-Aware PracticePlease join us and guest host Emily Albertsen on Thursday, January 19th at 4PM (MST). Many of the learners in our classrooms have experienced trauma in their lives. In this workshop, we will explore the possible impact of trauma on learning and discuss strategies for trauma-aware practice for classroom …
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Jan 13, 2023Using Avenue in Your TeachingThe ATESL Calgary Local invites you to join us for Kevin Simpson's PD session about Avenue on Friday January 13, 2023 at 5pm. It will be online and hosted on Zoom. "Many instructors are running their courseware right from day 1, and would benefit from a review of initial course …
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Dec 03, 2022Anti Racism in the EAL/ESL Alberta CommunityThe Board is very happy to share that ATESL will be hosting a free, three hour, online anti-racism symposium on Saturday, December 3 from 9-12 am: Anti Racism in the EAL/ESL Alberta CommunityThe symposium will feature 3 speakers:Iftu Hargaya;Suzanne Clavelle; and Alexandra Marshall. Feedback from the engagement …
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Nov 22, 2022Culturally Responsive TeachingEvent Description: Today’s classrooms reflect great ethnic and cultural diversity, posing some challenges for new and experienced teachers alike. At times, it can be difficult to implement effective inclusive practices for our students as their needs can differ substantially from one another. Join this interactive workshop where culturally responsive …
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Nov 17, 2022Let’s Talk About Learning Upgrade for LiteracyPlease join us on Thursday, November 17th at 4PM (MST) to talk about Learning Upgrade for literacy by Roberta Powers. She is an experienced LINC teacher and Educational Consultant for New Readers Press. Roberta will demo a cool, campy digital platform called Learning Upgrade that is good for …
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Oct 20, 2022Let’s Talk About: Using Routines with Literacy LearnersPlease join us on Thursday, October 20th from 4:00-5:00 PM (MST) to talk about strategies for creating and using routines with literacy learners. Heather Imorde will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on this topic.Discussion topics will be: What routines do you use to begin or end …
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Sep 23, 2022Accept It, Change it or Leave it! Mindfully Navigating Challenges in Academic SettingsDescription: Over the course of the COVID Pandemic, online education became a standard platform for ESL teachers in Alberta to facilitate learning. Students in ESL programs not only acquired language and digital literacy skills but also had a virtual community to sustain them during periods of social isolation. The …
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Sep 17, 2022For the Love of Literacy 2022The Literacy Centre of Expertise at TIES in Calgary, Alberta, is hosting a free online conference dedicated to ESL literacy.For the Love of Literacy 2022 is a full-day conference dedicated to sharing strategies and approaches for teaching ESL literacy in the settlement sector. The event will feature keynote …
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Aug 18, 2022Let’s Talk About: Language and Literacy – Building Blocks for Reading and Spelling in EnglishPlease join us on Thursday, August 18th from 4:00-5:00 PM (MST) to talk about using building blocks for reading and spelling in English. Shona Nichols will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on this topic.Discussion questions will be:Language skills and literacy skills overlap but are not …
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Jun 24, 2022Brave Conversations5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online EventPresenter: Alexandra MarshallWorkshop summary: In this presentation we will discuss pertinent ESL topics including how to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all EAL/ESL learners with a focus on 2SLGBTQ+ terms and identities. We will examine topics which are often …
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Jun 23, 2022Hybrid In Action4:00 - 5:00 PMWould you like to learn about how you teach a Hybrid class? This presentation will look at a variety of fun activities to teach listening and speaking within a hybrid setting. How to engage both online and onsite learners to interact with each other and use …
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Jun 16, 2022Let’s Talk About: Using Avenue with Literacy LearnersPlease join us on Thursday, June 16th from 4:00-5:00 PM (MST) to talk about using Avenue with literacy learners. Rabia Garewal will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on this topic.Discussion topics will be:What online platform or LMS do you use with your literacy learners? What …
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Jun 13, 2022Educational Equity: How Educators Can Promote it in Their Practice5:00 - 6:00 PMSpeaker: Lewie Moodley, Dean at Bredin College Lewie Moodley was the ESL Coordinator at RDC Continued Education school. Now, he is the Dean of Student Services at Bredin College in Edmonton. He has been in academia for the past 7 years in various roles. He …
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Jun 06, 2022Vocabulary Acquisition in Your Classroom6:00-7:30 pm (50 minute presentation + discussion) Presenter: Shona NicholsTopic: Vocabulary Acquisition in Your Classroom: Ways to master words while developing language skills (all levels of learners) Please join ATESL Calgary for this upcoming online PD session Understanding what WORDS mean and how they are used is key …
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May 27, 2022How can we help students develop their oral fluency?PD 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online EventPresenter: Shiran WangWorkshop summary: Oral fluency is an important indicator of language learners’ speaking proficiency. With the problem raised that oral fluency development has been neglected in the language classroom, researchers have made the effort to examine the effectiveness of different …
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May 25, 2022Using Interactive Digital Activities with LINC Literacy Learners5:00- 6:00 PMPlease join ATESL Calgary and our presenters, Donna Clarke & Jeremy Wilson!Would you like to learn more about utilizing engaging, interactive, digital activities and materials in your classroom? This presentation will look at the benefits of using these activities in online, hybrid and in-person LINC classes, …
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May 19, 2022Let’s Talk About: Reading at the Right Level - Strength, Confidence, and GrowthPlease join us on Thursday, May 19th from 4:00-5:00 PM (MST) to talk about level considerations for reading instruction. Emily Albertsen will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on this topic.Discussion topics will be:How do you feel when you read at your independent level? Instructional level? …
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Apr 29, 2022Pronunciation: The role of the listenerPD 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online EventIn pronunciation we focus almost exclusively on our learner’s speech. In recent years, it has become accepted that pronunciation should focus on intelligibility rather than achieving a native-like accent. However, intelligibility is a two-way street. Issues such as familiarity, attitudes, beliefs, speaking …
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Apr 21, 2022Let’s Talk About: Creating and Using Travel Stories with your Literacy ClassPlease join us on Thursday, April 21st from 4:00-5:00 PM (MST) to talk about creating and using travel stories in your class. Val Baggaley will give a presentation and facilitate a discussion on this topic. Discussion topics will be: What design principles do we need to think about …
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