Events
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Feb 17, 2022Let’s Talk About Material Design for LiteracyPlease join us on Thursday, February 17th at 4PM (MST) to talk about material design for literacy. Daniel Green will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on this topic. Discussion topics will be:What is "cognitive load" and how can it be minimised when creating literacy-stream learning materials? …
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Feb 08, 2022ATESL Teacher GSADear 2SLGBTQ+ instructors, allies, and friends:Please join our ATESL Teacher GSA Tuesday, February 8 at 7PM.We'll share experiences and resources to foster community-building and inclusion. Email gsa@atesl.ca to join. Come share a fun time and show your support!
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Jan 28, 2022Designing Pre-Task Grammar Activities: Moving Beyond the TraditionalPD 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online EventDr. Leila Ranta and Dr. Majid NikoueeIt is now well accepted that grammar instruction has an important role to play inESL instruction, even when a task-based approach is used. The question that arisesis what kind of grammar activity to …
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Jan 20, 2022Let’s Talk About Indigenous Content in the Literacy ClassroomATESL Advocacy and TIES Literacy Centre of Expertise would like you to join us on Thursday, January 20th at 4PM (MST) to talk about indigenous content in the literacy classroom. Suzanne Clavelle, author of Indigenous Voices in the Classroom, will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on how …
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Jan 20, 2022Informing and Improving Instructional Practice Using the ATESL Best PracticesDear ATESL members,Please join the Southern Alberta Local as we welcome Herly Cervera to speak on Informing and Improving Instructional Practice Using the ATESL Best Practices. This free virtual PD gathering is taking place on January 20th from 7:00PM-8:O0PM, and is open to ATESL members across the …
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Jan 12, 2022Let's Walk-through the ATESL Best Practices for Adult EAL and LINC Programming in Alberta6 PM - January 12th. The session will be hosted on Zoom. What's new in 2022? Join me as we walk through the newly revised ATESL Best Practices. Let's explore the best practice statements, vignettes, references, PD resources and classroom resources. Whether you are an administrator, an instructor/facilitator, or a …
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Dec 17, 2021ATESL Best Practices Website Workshop - Focus on Indigenization and Anti-RacismPD 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online EventThe ATESL Best Practices website workshop will showcase the website and focuses on the sections on Indigenization and Anti-Racism. It further explores best practice statements, vignettes, references and PD resources, classroom and community resources with a walk-through of the document through the …
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Nov 26, 2021Leadership in Language LearningIn the TESL field, there are stories of language teachers turned leaders who come into these new roles without prior leadership knowledge or training. To address this issue, a framework conceptualized for EAL leadership, unique to it and rooted within the core values of language education and educators is explored …
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Nov 18, 2021Let's talk about: The Language Experience ApproachThursday, November 18 4PM MSTATESL Advocacy and TIES - Let’s Talk About Literacy series is thrilled to have Andrea Echelberger as our conversation facilitator of the month. Andrea Echelberger is the current president of LESLLA and, as the video demonstrates, an excellent practitioner in the Language Experience Approach.Learn …
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Oct 15, 2021ATESL 2021 Annual General MeetingThe ATESL 2021 Annual General Meeting is taking place on Friday, October 15th at 4:45PM. It will be hosted on Zoom, and a link to it can be found in the WHOVA Conference App.If you are not attending the conference, but would like to come to the AGM, please …
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Oct 15 - 16, 2021ATESL 2021 Conference - Lighting the Future: Expanding ExpectationsCome join us for two days of online learning, four keynote speakers, over 60 presenters and many publishers and exhibitors! Remember that if you register for the conference, you will have access to recorded sessions for 6 months afterwards.You can still register here until Wednesday, October 13. We look …
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Sep 21, 2021Introducing a Suite of Inclusive and Antiracist Writing GuidesWe hope that you are having a great summer. We wanted to update you on the activities of the Calgary local.Our last PD session for before the ATESL Conference will be on Tuesday, September 21 at 5:00 pm. For the first hour, Julia Lane (Writing Services Coordinator) and …
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Sep 16, 2021Let's talk about: The Power of ImagesThursday, September 16 4PM MSTPlease join us on Thursday, September at 4:00PM MST as the one andonly Elsie Johnson leads us in discussion about the power of images.What images are best? Why are images so useful?How do you use images in your lessons?Elsie is the …
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Aug 19, 2021Let's Talk About: Digital Literacy SkillsLet's Talk About Digital Literacy SkillsPlease join us on August 19th at 4 PM (MST) to talk about digitalliteracy skills for beginning learners.● What can we realistically expect?● What does ESL for ALL suggest as “Emerging”, “Building”and “Expanding” approaches and supports?● How do we …
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Jul 15, 2021Let's Talk About: Free ReadingLet's talk about: Free Reading Thursday, July 15 4PM The ATESL Advocacy committee in conjunction with the TIES Literacy Centre of Expertise is inviting you to join it's third Literacy session on Thursday, July 15 at 4:00PM to talk about the benefits of free reading in the ESL literacy classroom. …
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Jun 25, 2021Edmonton Summer Social and Spatial Chat Technology ExplorationAgenda:4:50 PM - Tutela.ca link opens5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Presentation begins in Tutela but moves to Spatial Chat at 5:20Edmonton Summer Social and Spatial Chat Technology ExplorationDaniel Green and Fiza AbedinWe are happy to announce the ATESL Edmonton Summer Social! We would like …
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Jun 22, 2021ATESL EAL/ESL Teacher GSAPlease join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month for community building, resource sharing, and a chance to discuss tools, tips, and strategies for making our classrooms and educational institutions safer and more inclusive.Meetings will take place at 7pmPlease email: gsa@atesl.ca for more information and for the …
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Jun 22, 2021Responding to the Challenges of Multi-Mode Delivery for Literacy Learners: Student Engagement In-Class, Online and Hybrid4:00 to 5:00 pmResponding to the Challenges of Multi-Mode Delivery for Literacy LearnersStudent Engagement In-Class, Online and HybridPresenters: Donna Clarke and Jeremy Wilson (TIES) In the last 14 months, learners and instructors have responded to an ever-changing landscape of ESL facilitation with courage and determination. Donna …
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Jun 18, 2021Avenue for Online Learning, Part 22:00 - 4:00 PMPresenter: Kevin Simpson (Maple Leaf Academy)In the April session, Kevin gave an overview of the learning platform and highlighted some of the key features. In response to the attendee's request and feedback, Kevin will facilitate a hands-on follow-up session focusing on:adding speaking/ writing questions …
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Jun 17, 2021Let's Talk About Literacy - PhonicsThe ATESL Advocacy Committee and TIES Literacy Centre Of Expertise are partnering again this month for another online session. Please join us for our monthly sharing circle on June 17th at 4 PM (MST). Donna Clarke, the Literacy Centre of Expertise Lead, will kick off the conversation with a brief …
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