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Nov. 16, 2020November 27 - CALGARY LOCAL 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. 16, 2020November 27 - Writing 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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June 1, 2020June 26 - Keeping Adult Learner’s Engaged OnlineFriday, June 26, 20205:00 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 as caveats to …
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March 23, 2020ATESL- Southern Alberta Chapter: Touching BaseCommunity of Practitioners Sharing SessionDear Southern Alberta ATESL community;We hope that this email finds you safe, healthy, and secure in your homes.We are reaching out today to let you know that we have been working to arrange PD events in both Medicine Hat and in Lethbridge. However, …
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March 11, 2020COVID-19 Information - March 11Hello ATESL Members,In view of the current COVID-19 outbreak, the ATESL Board would like to share the following information per the Alberta Health Services page:If you have symptoms such as fever, cough and difficulty breathing and have travelled outside Canada or have been exposed to someone who has …
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March 6, 2020May 29: Blended 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 courseware …
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March 3, 2020March 2020 - Rural Routes Online Learning OpportunitiesListed below are several online learning opportunities developed through the Rural Routes program being offered throughout the month of March. Developing Community Partnerships to Support NewcomersParticipants will look at needs assessment as a means of forging partnerships with local businesses that employ newcomers. Event capacity: 25Event location: Online …
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Feb. 28, 2020March 11 - ATESL Advocacy Tutela WorkshopPlease join us for a 90 minute online webinar on March 11 at 6:30 pm Mountain Standard time for a presentation on diversity and inclusion in the ESL classroom. We will look at some ways ESL professionals create inclusive spaces, and investigate how we can begin conversations and create a …
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Feb. 28, 2020Postponed: March 14 - Diversity and Inclusion in the ESL ClassroomPlease note that this PD Session has been postponed. We will notify members when it has been rescheduled. Central Alberta ATESL is proud to host Alex Marshall from NorQuest College on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00-12:00.Maple Room, CARE. Main floor, 5000 Gaetz ave, Red Deer.The presentation will take …
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Feb. 11, 2020February 28- Using High and Low Tech Feedback to Enhance LearningNorquest College 10215 108 Street NW, Edmonton, ABInnovation Studio - CELT 5th Floor, 5-204D Agenda: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Using High and Low Tech Feedback to Enhance Learning by Evelyn Neame and Priscila Magaldi Netto …
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Jan. 22, 2020Upcoming Calgary PDHello, Calgary ATESL members!This past Tuesday, we started off our programming for 2020 with a very informative session on An Open Source Digital Literacy Curriculum for Low Literacy Newcomers. We want to thank Olivia Chen and Christine Do for presenting and to TIES for hosting. We also want to …
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Jan. 16, 2020February 22 - How to Teach Vocabulary and PronunciationFor the coming year, Central Alberta ATESL has joined forces with Adult Literacy at the Red Deer Public Library to bring a monthly series of exciting professional development workshops. The first of these is hosted by RDPL on Saturdya, February 22 from 9:00 a.m. to noon: How to Teach Vocabulary …
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Jan. 10, 2020January 31 - Edmonton Local MeetingATESL Edmonton Local MeetingFriday, January 31st, 2020Sacred Heart School - Meeting Room9624 108 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 1A4Agenda:4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Introducing Diversity and Inclusion in the ESL classroom: …
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Jan. 7, 2020January 21 - Open Source Digital Literacy Curriculum for Low Literacy NewcomersHello and Happy New Year!The first PD session of 2020 will be held on Tuesday, January 21. Olivia Chen and Christine Do of TIES will present An Open Source Digital Literacy Curriculum for Low Literacy Newcomers. They will introduce a free online digital literacy resource for participants and …
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Dec. 5, 2019Webinars re: Temporary Foreign Workers and Permanent Residence - December 10, 12, 17 & 18Rural Routes is hosting Webinars regarding the following:Temporary Foreign Workers & the Basics of PR ProgramsThis webinar will cover TFW program basics, TFW rights and where they can get help, and an overview of the most common Permanent Residence immigration programs. There will be time for questions. December …
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Dec. 3, 2019Edmonton Annual Winter Social - December 13Friday, December 13, 20195:00 - 7:00 pmState and Main Kitchen and Bar (Downtown)10065 Jasper Ave Private Fishbowl Room Come join your fellow ESL professionals as we celebrate the end of the year with good company and conversation!You are invited to socialize and network with your colleagues …
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Nov. 7, 2019Edmonton PD Session - November 29ATESL Edmonton Local MeetingFriday, November 29th, 2019Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (at Eastwood School)12023 81 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 2S9Room 216Park on the south side of the building and enter only through the south (parking lot) doors. Agenda: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, …
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Oct. 25, 2019Calgary 2019 Winter Social - November 22We would like to invite you to the annual winter social. It will be held on Friday, November 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at State and Main Kitchen and Bar, #601, 8th Avenue SW.Appetizers will be served, compliments of ATESL.Members can order additional food and drinks on …
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Sept. 17, 2019ATESL Edmonton Local Meeting AGM and Presentation -September 27Friday, September 27th, 2019Sacred Heart School (9624 108 Ave NW)Meeting RoomAgenda:4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners.5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - ATESL Edmonton AGM and Career Transition Programs in Edmonton by ATESL’s Advocacy CommitteeWelcome back ATESL members! …
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June 18, 2019Southern Alberta End of Year BarbequeCome join your fellow ESL educators as we celebrate the end of the school year!!Date: Friday, June 28, 2019 Time: 6:00 – 9:00Location: 91 Canyon Blvd., West Lethbridge Families Welcome!!Come celebrate the end of the school year with your fellow ESL educators and their families. There will …
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