Events
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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 …
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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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Jun 01, 2021Covid Delivery Mode Discussion PanelThe ATESL Calgary Local will be hosting its next PD session on Tuesday, June 1, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. As many institutions are preparing for a potential shift in the way they deliver their ELL programs, we will be holding a Covid Delivery Mode Discussion Panel so …
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May 28, 2021Are Online Grammar Materials Any Good?Are Online Grammar Materials Any Good?Dr. Leila Ranta and Her StudentsAgenda:4:50 PM - Tutela.ca link opens5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Presentation begins with Dr. Leila Ranta and her studentsAre Online Grammar Materials Any Good?In this presentation, we present the results from a …
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May 20, 2021Literacy Event: Let's Talk AboutIntroducing “Let’s Talk About…”We literacy teachers encounter challenges and paradoxes unique to our classroom. How many times have you finished a class and thought “how on earth did that fall into chaos?” How often have you said to your colleagues, “yeah, but they’re literacy” when they offer helpful …
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May 06, 2021Stress Reduction for ESL TeachersOur next Calgary Local PD session will be held on Thursday, May 6th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. CHMA Mental Health Awareness week is happening on May 3 to 9, 2021 (for more information https://mentalhealthweek.ca/ ). As such, we have invited John Wang, mental health counsellor from The Immigrant …
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Apr 30, 2021Learning Difficulty and Learning DisabilityLearning Difficulty and Learning DisabilityWith Xun (John) WangAgenda:4:50 PM - Tutela.ca link opens5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learning Difficulty and Learning DisabilityThe session will cover the following:Understand and Identify Major Types of Learning Disabilities and DifficultiesRecognize the Early Signs and Symptoms of Learning …
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Apr 22, 2021Mindfulness for ESL Instructors and TogetherallPlease join South ATESL, as we welcome Patrice Palmer and Victoria Senyard to speak on mindfulness and a peer-to-peer mental health platform. This virtual PD gathering is taking place on April 22nd from 7:00PM-8:30PM, and is open to ATESL members across the province. Please RSVP to southernab@atesl.ca and …
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Apr 16, 2021Avenue for Online LearningOur next Calgary Local PD session will be held on Friday, April 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Kevin Simpson, ELL instructor with Maple Leaf Academy, will introduce us to Avenue.ca, an IRCC-funded enhanced learning technology solution. In this session, we will look at how we can …
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Mar 26, 2021CLB Writing Assessment: How does Grammar Affect Communicative CompetenceAgenda:4:50 PM - Tutela.ca link opens5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Presentation begins with Sabine RicioppoCLB Writing Assessment: How does Grammar Affect Communicative Competence at CLB 3 and CLB 5?Have you ever wondered how to interpret the descriptors in the CLB 2012? Based on examples …
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Mar 10, 2021Supporting Academic Integrity Among EAL LearnersWednesday, March 10, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Supporting Academic Integrity Among EAL LearnersPresenter: Sarah Elaine Eaton, University of CalgaryMore information will be coming soon!
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Mar 10, 2021Academic integrity among EAL learners: Insight for COVID-19 and beyondOn Wednesday, March 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Sarah Eaton, Associate Professor with the Werklund School of Education, will present Academic integrity among EAL learners: Insight for COVID-19 and beyond. Join us for a candid conversation about how to support EAL students to learn ethically during COVID-19 …
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Feb 26, 2021Resources and Supports for LINC Program Remote DeliveryAgenda:4:50 PM - Tutela.ca link opens5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Presentation begins with Alison VickermanTopic: Resources and Supports for LINC Program Remote DeliveryMany new resources, webinars, and supports have been released during the past year to address needs related to delivering language training during …
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Feb 25, 2021Part II - Writing Profiles of Ability from the CLB guideOur next PD session will be on Thursday, February 25 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Bob de Hoog from Bow Valley College will be continuing the discussion from our session last month. In Part II of writing profiles of ability from the CLB guide, the discussion will focus on …
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Feb 02, 2021Motivating the Unmotivated – Motivating and Engaging EAL Learners Community of Practitioners Sharing SessionThe ESL profession is filled with talented, dedicated individuals who have developed expertise by working with diverse second language learning populations. The cumulative expertise of the ESL teaching community is an invaluable resource to support the professional growth of peers in the field. As a result, the first South …
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Jan 29, 2021What, Why, and How to Implement Various Technology Tools to Increase Learner Motivation and EngagementNEW TIME!Agenda: 5:20 - 5:30 p.m. Tutela.ca link opens5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Presentation begins with HeeJae Chung Topic: What, Why, and How to Implement Various Technology Tools to Increase Learner Motivation and EngagementGrounded in research and practice, presenter HeeJae Chung will explore various technology tools …
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Jan 28, 2021Assessment CLB Writing: Profiles of AbilityThe Calgary Local will be holding its first PD session for the year on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Bob de Hoog, ESL instructor with Bow Valley College, will present Assessment CLB Writing: Profiles of Ability.In this session, we will ponder such questions as: Is …
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