Events
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Nov 27, 2020Calgary Winter SocialWe would like to invite you to the annual Winter Social on Friday, Nov 27 2020 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. This always gives us the opportunity to kick back, relax and reconnect! The only difference is that we will be doing it virtually!The evening will begin with …
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Nov 27, 2020Writing Centers: Philosophy and PracticeWriting Centers: Philosophy and Practice with Dr. Lucie MoussuAgenda:4:50 - 5:00 p.m. -Tutela.ca link opens5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Writing Centers and Language learning with Dr. Lucie MoussuWhen university/college faculty members believe that ESL/EAL students’ writing skills are not equivalent to those of native English speakers, …
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Sep 26, 2020Learning Disabilities and Learning Difficulties & Free Conference Registration DrawOur next PD session will be on Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am via Google Meets.John Wang, Mental Health Counsellor from TIES, will present on Learning Disabilities and Learning Difficulties.The session will cover the following:--Understand and Identify Major Types of Learning Disabilities and …
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Sep 25, 2020ATESL Edmonton Local AGM, PD and Free ATESL Conference Registration Draw!Learning about Somalia to Help Boost Motivation and Investment in Somali Lit/CLB Studentshttps://tutela.ca/GroupEvent?organicgroup=31037&itemId=37828Research supports that building a personal connection with learning content can lead to increased motivation and investment in Adult Literacy Learners (ALL). Therefore, there is a need for relevant and culturally accessible learning material when teaching …
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Aug 31, 2020Introduction to Moodle Activities and ResourcesSession #2: Introduction to Moodle Activities and ResourcesAugust 31 (10:00-11:45am)This is part of Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/D6MUUYmz6kfKsUmQA . You may share this link. Cost: FreePresenter: Kim Dudas, MEd For additional information about the MCC Microlearning Series, please …
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Aug 25, 2020Moodle LMS for Instructors - Microlearning OpportunitiesSession #1: Moodle Orientation for InstructorsAugust 25 (10:00-11:45am)Session #2: Introduction to Moodle Activities and ResourcesAugust 31 (10:00-11:45am)This is part of Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/D6MUUYmz6kfKsUmQA . You may share this link. Cost: FreePresenter: Kim Dudas, …
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Jun 26, 2020Keeping Adult Learner’s Engaged OnlineFriday, June 26, 2020 5:00 PM on Tutela.ca Session InfoGrounded in research and practice, presenter HeeJae Chung will share how educators can keep adult learners engaged in an online English language learning environment. She will discuss best practices and strategies that can be employed, as well …
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Jun 20, 2020Cancelled: Due to Covid 19 -Two Workshops: Crisis De-escalation & Stress ReductionTwo workshops:Facilitated by John Wang, LINC Quality of Life Supervisor, The Immigrant Education Society (TIES)Location: Assembly Room at TIES, 3820 32 St NEWe will do the draw for the free ATESL conference registration at this session.
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Jun 12, 2020ATESL Advocacy - Working with Trauma Affected ESL LearnersCreated by: ATESL AdvocacyPresented in EnglishDuring this presentation participants will look at the ways trauma impacts an individual and the ESL learning environment. Participants will explore trauma informed care, and the ways they can support trauma impacted learners in ways that benefit all learners. Participants will also …
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May 29, 2020Blended learning in settlement language programsIntroducing blended learning in settlement language programs by Martha Urquhart and Bonnie NicholasTime: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMMartha Urquhart and Bonnie Nicholas will talk about the free resources available to everyone working in English language teaching through New Language Solutions and LearnIT2Teach, as well as the LINC …
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May 15, 2020ATESL Advocacy: A Housing Theme for Low-Level Literacy Learners OnlinePresented by Donna Clarke In this webinar a module will be presented within a housing theme from start to finish. A module plan, assessments, activities, online resources and learning reflections will be shared. This module has been built for online teaching and will address some of the challenges that we …
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May 15, 2020Classroom Culture Shock: strategies for acclimatizing students to a learner-centred modeClassroom Culture Shock: strategies for acclimatizing students to a learner-centred mode by Anne MerrittTime: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMWhen ESL learners study in Canada, they bring with them their own cultural understanding of what learning is, what teachers and students do, and what defines a successful lesson. …
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Apr 02, 2020Postponed - Assessment CLB Writing: Profiles of AbilityBob de Hoog, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeLocation: Bow Valley College, 345 6 Ave SE, North Campus N4176:00 to 7:30 pm
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Apr 01, 20203Ps of Online TeachingATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.Canadian ESL teachers are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Language Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can best support our learners when many of them have limited experience with …
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Mar 31, 2020Supporting Academic Integrity Among EAL Students During COVID-19ATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.Canadian ESL teachers are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Language Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can best support our learners when many of them have limited experience with …
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Mar 30, 2020Advocacy Webinar: Teaching Literacy Learners Using Web ResourcesMonday, March 30th at 2PM MSTATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.Canadian ESL teachers are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Language Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can best support our learners when many …
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Mar 26, 2020Advocacy Webinar: F2F versus Online InstructionATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.Canadian ESL teachers are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Language Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can best support our learners when many of them have limited experience with …
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Mar 23, 2020Advocacy Webinar 4: 10 tips and tricks for teaching onlineATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.Canadian ESL teachers are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Language Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can best support our learners when many of them have limited experience with …
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Mar 20, 2020Advocacy Webinar 3: VoiceThread and EDpuzzleATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.Canadian ESL teachers are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Language Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can best support our learners when many of them have limited experience with …
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Mar 19, 2020Advocacy Webinar 2: Online tools for teaching and learningATESL Advocacy Committee’s Lemon-Aide: Resources for Teaching Online during the CoVid-19 pandemic.Canadian ESL teachers are suddenly faced with the challenge of supporting our English Language Learners with online environments. Many of us are wondering how we can best support our learners when many of them have limited experience with …