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March 19, 2019The realities of online teachingThe realities of online teachingPresenters:Glen Cochrane, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeJody Gilbert, Program Coordinator, Bow Valley CollegeMaureen Harron, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeNancy Robertson, Program Coordinator, Bow Valley CollegeDate: Tuesday, April 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Location: Bow Valley College N226 (Refreshments …
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March 1, 2019Using your voice in your classroomFriday, March 15th, 20192nd Floor Meeting Room 2-4Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers11713 82 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9Agenda:● 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners.● 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Using your voice in your classroom …
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Feb. 27, 2019Southern Alberta Local PDVocabulary Teaching – Resources and Best PracticesCommunity of Practitioners Sharing SessionThe ESL profession is filled with talented, dedicated individuals who have developed pedagogical expertise by working with diverse second language learning populations. Many ESL educators have experience working in international settings and have contributed to curriculum development at …
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Feb. 9, 2019Teaching Grammar: Why? What? When? How?Presenters:Anita Hibbard, ELL Lead Teacher, Mount Royal UniversityBob de Hoog, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeDesiree Belter, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeDate: Thursday, March 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 pmLocation: Bow Valley College, North Campus, N418Not sure how to fit grammar into the CLB levels? …
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Feb. 9, 2019Edmonton Professional Development - Feb.22.2nd Floor Meeting Room 2-4Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers11713 82 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9Agenda:4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners.5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Did teaching LINC prepare me for refugee camps?How can teaching Canadian …
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Feb. 6, 2019Central PD - February 8On Friday 8 February at 3.30 pm we will have a Professional development session at the Wild Horse Social located at 5005 50 Street, Red Deer.Carol Smyth will present a session on action oriented feedback, and Jess Legacy will present on giving audio feedback.Coffee and snacks will be …
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Jan. 16, 2019Central Alberta EventsHi Central Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language members and enthusiasts.We are happy to announce our first social event of 2019, and our first Professional Development event.On Friday 25 January we will meet at Viva Los Tacos Taqueria and bar at 5.00pm located at 1-8012 Edgar …
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Jan. 7, 2019Upcoming 2019 Calgary PDJanuary 24, 2019: Utilizing Learning English with CBCMarch 7, 2019: Teaching Grammar: Why? What? When? How?April 9, 2019: The Realities of Online TeachingJody Gilbert, Program Coordinator, Bow Valley CollegeMaureen Harron, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeMay 11, 2019: Techniques for Literacy Classes:Move it or Lose …
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Jan. 7, 2019ATESL Edmonton January PD EventFriday, January 25th, 2019One World One Centre PD Room12050-95A Street Edmonton ABAgenda: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners. 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Qigong - Lead by Carolynne Melnyk Welcome back ATESL members. We hope you had a restful …
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Dec. 7, 2018ATESL Edmonton Local Third Annual Winter SocialFriday, December 14th, 20185:00-7:00 pmState and Main on Jasper Avenue (101-10065 Jasper Avenue NW)Come join your fellow ESL educators as we celebrate the end of the year with good company and conversation!You are invited to network and socialize with your colleagues in an informal environment. Attendees …
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Dec. 4, 2018Southern Alberta Holiday PartyCome join your fellow ESL educators and administrators as we celebrate the holiday season!!Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018Time: 6:00 – 10:00Location: 91 Canyon Blvd. W, LethbridgeCome join the Southern Alberta ATESL Chapter Christmas Party!! In addition to sharing food, drink and good conversation, we will also …
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Nov. 15, 2018Southern AB: Grammar Teaching – Resources and Best Practices Community of Practitioners Sharing SessionThe ESL profession is filled with talented, dedicated individuals who have developed pedagogical expertise by working with diverse second language learning populations. Many ESL educators have experience working in international settings and have contributed to curriculum development at their institutions. The cumulative expertise of the ESL teaching community is an …
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Nov. 14, 2018ATESL Edmonton Local MeetingNovember 30, 2018Mennonite Centre for NewcomersRoom 2-0, second floor11713 82 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9Agenda:4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners. 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Consider the Goals by Renuka Jantz and Linda SutcliffeThis presentation …
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Nov. 14, 2018ATESL Calgary November SocialWe would like to introduce your Calgary Local Exec for the 2018/19 year!Co-chairs: Bob de Hoog and Nancy RobertsonTreasurer: Elaine MewSecretary: Kim MacDonaldWe are really looking forward to working with you this year! To kick off the year, you are warmly invited to the annual November …
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Sept. 10, 2018ATESL Calgary Workshop - Focus on LiteracyPlease join ATESL Calgary for our first workshop of the 2018/2019 season.Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Place: Agape Language Centre, 2nd Floor, 16 Bermuda Drive NWFocus on LiteracyInstructors strive to tailor teaching to the needs of individual learners. What are some …
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July 16, 2018ATESL July NewsletterReports of all Executive officers and Committees, as well as updates from the ED TECH SIG and 2018 Conference Committee.
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May 29, 2018Southern Alberta Welcome Back BarbequeCome join your fellow ESL educators as we celebrate the beginning of the new school year!!Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Time: 6:00 – 8:00Location: Baroness Picnic Shelter, Indian Battle Park, Lethbridge Families Welcome!!Come celebrate the beginning of the school year with your fellow ESL educators and their …
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May 15, 2018Apologia for Tweets: Twitter for Professional Development by Bonnie NicholasATESL Edmonton Local MeetingFriday, May 25, 20184:30 - 6:00 pmNorQuest CollegeSinghmar Center for LearningRoom 3-062Agenda:4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners. 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Apologia for Tweets: Twitter for Professional Development by Bonnie Nicholas …
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May 14, 2018Here to Help: Workplace communication skills for food servicesJoin a free webinar to learn about a new Government of Alberta funded multi-media resource for CLB 4-6.Developed to assist newcomers to Canada find and retain entry-level positions in the food services industry, Here to Help: Workplace communication skills for food services is a new open educational resource for …
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April 17, 2018Calgary Local PD - May 10th - Tech Lightning WorkshopsPlease join us as we wrap up for the summer with four amazing Tech Lightning workshops at Bow Valley College. These workshops will run on May 10th from 6 to 8 p.m. in Computer Lab –Room North Campus N637. Google Slides for Vocabulary PracticeVocabulary acquisition and mastery are …