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July 6, 2021July 15- Let'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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June 15, 2021June 25: Edmonton 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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June 4, 2021June 22 - ATESL EAL/ESL 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. All sessions start at 7pm. Please email gsa@atesl.ca for the meeting links or for more …
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June 2, 2021June 22 : Responding to the Challenges of Multi-Mode Delivery for Literacy Learners: Student Engagement In-Class, Online and Hybrid4:00 to 5:00 pm Responding 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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June 2, 2021June 18 - Avenue for Online Learning Part 2Friday, June 18 - 2:00 - 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: …
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June 1, 2021June 17- Let's Talk About Literacy - PhonicsThe ATESL Advocacy Committee and TIES Literacy Centre Of Expertise are partnering again this month for another wonderful 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 …
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May 11, 2021June 1 - Covid 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 that …
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May 7, 2021May 28 - Are Online Grammar Materials Any Good?ATESL Edmonton Local MeetingFriday, May 28th, 2021@ 5:00 PM MSTHosted on tutela.caAre 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 …
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April 21, 2021May 6 - Stress 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 Education …
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April 8, 2021April 30 - Learning 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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March 30, 2021April 22 - Mindfulness 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 we …
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March 22, 2021April 16- Avenue 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 use …
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March 19, 2021March 26 - CLB Writing Assessment: How does Grammar Affect Communicative CompetenceFriday, March 26, 2021@ 5:00 PM MSTHosted on tutela.caCLB Writing Assessment: How does Grammar Affect Communicative Competence Agenda: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 …
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Feb. 22, 2021March 10 -Academic 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 and …
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Feb. 12, 2021LEAP ….THE LEARNING ENGLISH FOR ADULTS PODCASTATESL is happy to share this fantastic new resource! Each week, the team that brought you Learning English with CBC will post a new podcast episode about something going on in our community or in the news.The episodes will be at a high beginner level, around CLB 4, and …
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Feb. 5, 2021February 26 - Resources 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 the …
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Feb. 3, 2021March 10 - Supporting Academic Integrity Among EAL LearnersSave the Date!Wednesday, March 10, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Supporting Academic Integrity Among EAL LearnersPresenter: Sarah Elaine Eaton, University of Calgary
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Jan. 18, 2021January 28 - Assessment 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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Jan. 7, 2021January 29 - What, Why, and How to Implement Various Technology Tools to Increase Learner Motivation and EngagementAgenda: NEW TIME! 5:20 - 5:30 p.m. Tutela.ca link opens5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Presentation begins with HeeJae ChungTopic: 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 to …
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Jan. 7, 2021February 2nd - Motivating 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 ATESL …