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SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/4/21 \nAre you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! \nLiteracy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing\, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most useful features of Zoom from the perspective of the host and participant using computers and phones. \nThis introductory training offers brief how-to videos\, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to: \n\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls like mute and unmute for audio and video\, view layout and renaming participants\nUse the chat box to communicate and share resources with learners\nPractice sharing presentations like Google Slides and PowerPoint\nOpen the annotation toolbox to write and draw on shared documents\nOpen and manage breakout rooms\nSign up and download Zoom onto your computer or phone\nSchedule meetings and send invitations\nJoin meetings and use the waiting room\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-zoom-030421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T203000
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SUMMARY:Islamophobia in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/3/21  \nMuslim-Americans have been part of the fabric of the United States for centuries. Yet the religion of Islam and those who identify as Muslim continue to be misunderstood\, misrepresented\, and targeted. This session will cover some of the core principles of Islam\, its geographical impact\, and the daily experiences of Muslim-Americans. Common stereotypes of Islam will also be addressed. Our time will also focus on Somali-Americans living in Minnesota\, including the results of a qualitative narrative research on the impact of the dominant culture on young Somali-American women living in Southeast Minnesota.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/islamophobia-in-the-united-states-030321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T113000
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SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/3/21  \nJoin Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online\, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting\, and discover language activities that can be done over the phone or on a video call. Can’t wait to “see” you there!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/remote-tutoring-101-030321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210225T161255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T163229Z
UID:10001180-1614688200-1614690900@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Teachers Lunch and Learn: The Vocabulary Practice Gem
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/2/21 \nMN Lunch and Learn with Burlington English. \nZoom with us as we uncover the gem that is Burlington English’s Vocabulary Practice! \n(NOTE: You must have a Burlington English account to participate.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-teachers-lunch-and-learn-the-vocabulary-practice-gem/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201214T192509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T192509Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/2/21  \nVocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. \nBut how many words should you teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of their receptive and productive vocabularies? This webinar will focus on the theory and best practice behind choosing\, teaching and reviewing reading vocabulary. You’ll get a chance to learn about (and practice) a variety of activities that can be done remotely or in person. Links to great online resources will also be provided. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-reading-vocabulary-remotely-or-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210219T200909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T152810Z
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SUMMARY:Northstar Digital Literacy: Getting started with Northstar
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/1/21 \nNote: This webinar is intended for individuals at Northstar subscriber sites only. \nAre you just getting started with Northstar? Have you been using Northstar for a while but would like a refresher on available resources? Join us for a tour of the features on your Northstar Admin Portal\, learn how to add users to Northstar Online learning\, report time on task\, track completed assessments by learner\, run reports\, access curriculum\, and find answers to your Northstar questions. The new method of remote proctoring will also be covered. We will incorporate answers to frequently asked questions in the training\, as well as allow for questions from those in attendance. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/northstar-digital-literacy-getting-started-with-northstar-030121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201214T192403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T152608Z
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SUMMARY:Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/26/21  \nThe last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help learners develop their digital literacy skills. In the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy\nHow to set up and proctor a Northstar assessment\nHow to access and use the Northstar Proctor Portal\nHow find assessments and learner information\nHow to access the Northstar Online Learning Portal\nWhere to find and how to use the Northstar Curriculum\nWhere to find and how to use Northstar’s External Resources\nHow to use the 1:1 Tutoring Template to guide learners through the External Resources\n\nRegistration in this webinar is limited to tutors who are already connected to a Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment program.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-022621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
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SUMMARY:EBRI Study Circle - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This series of six meetings\, facilitated by Marn Frank\, ATLAS\, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). The content will include: the four reading components and their interrelationships\, diagnostic reading assessment purposes and processes\, explicit instruction for word skills (alphabetics and vocabulary) and text skills (fluency and comprehension)\, and teacher-recommended print or online teaching resources. Along with full meeting attendance\, participants will be expected to complete short pre- and post-meeting tasks. They will earn 12+ CEUs in the area of reading preparation and also have the option of earning one graduate-level credit from Hamline University. If you have not been invited to attend as part of a MN ABE program team\, but are interested\, please email Marn Frank at mfrank06@hamline.edu. \nTo be eligible for 1 Hamline University graduate credit\, you must attend ALL 6 study circle meetings (February 5 and 26; March 19 and 26; April 23; May 7) and complete all assignments.  Otherwise\, attendance of all study circle meetings is encouraged\, but not required. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-study-circle-virtual/2021-02-26/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201209T201108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203847Z
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SUMMARY:One Step at a Time: Remote Tutoring for Literacy Level Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/25/21  \nLearners with limited English and literacy skills are proving that they are successful remote learners. In this webinar\, learn creative approaches that tutors are taking to support literacy level learners through remote one-on-one tutoring using video calls. Participants will learn best practices\, try out alphabetics and vocabulary building exercises\, and hear success stories from tutors who are making it work!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/one-step-at-a-time-remote-tutoring-for-literacy-level-learners-022521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210215T213033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T213033Z
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SUMMARY:TechChat: Using Jamboard in the Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/25/21 \nJamboard is a free virtual whiteboard where people can work collaboratively. A great option for teachers\, Jamboard allows you to present as you teach\, give students an interactive place to work together\, and assign things for students to complete asynchronously. \nCome join ABE teacher Kris Klas\, who will give an overview of Jamboard\, talk about how they’ve used it in their classroom\, and provide an opportunity for practice and questions.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/techchat-using-jamboard-in-the-virtual-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201214T192448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T152334Z
UID:10001133-1614191400-1614196800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/24/21  \nThe last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help learners develop their digital literacy skills. In the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy\nHow to set up and proctor a Northstar assessment\nHow to access and use the Northstar Proctor Portal\nHow find assessments and learner information\nHow to access the Northstar Online Learning Portal\nWhere to find and how to use the Northstar Curriculum\nWhere to find and how to use Northstar’s External Resources\nHow to use the 1:1 Tutoring Template to guide learners through the External Resources\n\nRegistration in this webinar is limited to tutors who are already connected to a Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment program.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-022421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201209T201037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203909Z
UID:10001107-1614160800-1614168000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Racial Equity 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/24/21  \nJoin us for a webinar and virtual conversation on racial equity. During this session\, we’ll discuss important terms\, including racism\, white supremacy\, white privilege and white fragility. We’ll also practice responding to instances of racism in various scenarios. You’ll leave with resources to address and dismantle racism. This is a great session for those who are newer to conversations on race or those who would like to share their knowledge and experiences with others. All are welcome!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/racial-equity-101-022421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201209T200959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203933Z
UID:10001106-1614105000-1614110400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing Fluency and Vocabulary for Beginning English Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/23/21  \nBeginning level language learners are expected to master a great deal of vocabulary right from the start. In this webinar\, discover methods for teaching vocabulary to beginning level English learners and recommendations for making it stick. Participants will also explore ways to build speaking fluency and confidence\, and will leave with concrete activity ideas that can be used in one-on-one or small group instruction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-fluency-and-vocabulary-for-beginning-english-speakers-022321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201014T174532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T202811Z
UID:10001075-1614087000-1614092400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Adult Career Pathways Webinar #3 - JOBS HERE! Workforce 101 for Adult Educators
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/23/21 \nAre you confused by the terms workforce\, CareerForce\, One Stop\, and LWDBs? Come decipher the workforce development system’s “alphabet soup” of terms as well as their connections to Adult Basic Education. Whether you are a manager or a teacher\, come learn how the workforce system can support your students with their employment goals. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan (grutan01@hamline.edu) as soon as possible.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/acp-webinar-3-jobs-here-workforce-101-022321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210128T152852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T185602Z
UID:10001154-1614083400-1614087000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Lunch and Learn with Burlington English: Nuts & Bolts of Student Progress
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/23/21 \nJoin BE’s MN trainer\, Angela Donlon for a casual lunchtime tour of BE Core’s Student Progress. Where to find it\, how to interpret it and how to use help your students succeed with all of information found in the Progress component.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-lunch-and-learn-with-burlington-english-nuts-bolts-of-student-progress/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210116T154703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T172721Z
UID:10001150-1613743200-1613750400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Pronunciation Study Circle - Meeting 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/16/21 \nThis study circle\, led by Andrea Echelberger of Literacy Minnesota\, is a professional learning activity for adult ESL teachers who are interested in integrating effective pronunciation instruction into their regular teaching practice. It includes 3 face-to-face meetings of 2 hours each plus classroom-based reflection and peer observation. \nMeeting dates: February 19\, March 12\, & March 26\, 2021 \nMeeting times: 2:00-4:00 pm via Zoom \nPlease note: you must register for EACH meeting separately\, but attendance at all 3 meetings is required for participation.  A $75 stipend and CEUs are available to those complete all components of the study circle. \n\nRegister for Meeting 1: Click the green Register button above [REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED]\nRegister for Meeting 2 >>\nRegister for Meeting 3 >>
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/pronunciation-study-circle-meeting-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201209T200938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T150234Z
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SUMMARY:Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/19/21  \nIn this webinar\, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive and engaging small group and large group virtual activities\, and learn tricks and explore free tools to make virtual lessons go smoothly. Participants will leave with ideas and classroom management practices that can be put into practice immediately.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/facilitating-positive-experiences-during-remote-learning-101-021921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210204T150055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T223819Z
UID:10001161-1613655000-1613660400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Adult Education Data Review Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline:  THU. 2/18/21 \nThis session is for anyone that wants to dive into Minnesota’s Adult Education performance data that was reported to the feds in October 2020. The session will be very conversational. Participants can highlight issues that stood out\, ask questions to be investigated further later\, and recommend next steps.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minnesota-adult-education-data-review-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210114T202908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T202908Z
UID:10001148-1613586600-1613593800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Citizenship Online
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/17/21 \nJessica Horning\, citizenship teacher for the Literacy Minnesota Open Door Learning Centers\, will share multiple ways to teach and review the content of the citizenship interview in fun\, interactive ways using a virtual teaching platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet. Participants will receive links to online resources that can be used in one-on-one or small group teaching settings. Please note that this training will be recorded.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-citizenship-online/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201209T200907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204033Z
UID:10001104-1613556000-1613561400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/17/21  \nLearn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies and get students talking in small groups online. Come ready to participate in your own small groups and try out the techniques yourself!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/talk-amongst-yourselves-building-up-to-student-facilitated-conversations-021721/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20200721T134231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204051Z
UID:10001014-1613500200-1613507400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:What Is Ableism Anyway? And What Can We Do About It?
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUES. 2/16/21  \nDisability is often absent from talks about social justice. Yet\, people with disabilities have arguably some of the worst U.S. health\, education\, housing\, employment\, and community safety outcomes. Why? One answer is ableism. Ableism shapes both how people with disabilities experience society and how society designs its systems of exclusion. In this session\, we’ll first look at the word “normal.” Second\, we’ll get a snapshot of disability history and how it intersects with race\, language\, gender\, and immigration. Third\, let’s learn the four disability frames that can cause harm or improve access to civil rights for people with disabilities and share how those frames are still at work in society today. Lastly\, let’s hear about some useful steps to become better allies against ableism.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/what-is-ableism-anyway-and-what-can-we-do-about-it-021621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210128T153005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T175645Z
UID:10001156-1613478600-1613482200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Lunch and Learn with Burlington English: The Versatile Virtual Class Scheduler
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/16/2021 \nJoin BE’s MN customer rep for a casual lunchtime conversation about what’s new with the VCS! Find out the many ways you can use the VCS to more effectively connect & communicate with your students.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-lunch-and-learn-with-burlington-english-the-versatile-virtual-class-scheduler/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210211T161535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T172358Z
UID:10001163-1613469600-1613476800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/16/21 \nAre you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! \nLiteracy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing\, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most useful features of Zoom from the perspective of the host and participant using computers and phones. \nThis introductory training offers brief how-to videos\, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to: \n\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls like mute and unmute for audio and video\, view layout and renaming participants\nUse the chat box to communicate and share resources with learners\nPractice sharing presentations like Google Slides and PowerPoint\nOpen the annotation toolbox to write and draw on shared documents\nOpen and manage breakout rooms\nSign up and download Zoom onto your computer or phone\nSchedule meetings and send invitations\nJoin meetings and use the waiting room\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-zoom-021621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201216T163537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T163537Z
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/15/21  \nCome and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom\, Google Meet\, Teams or any other remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201209T200840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204107Z
UID:10001103-1613068200-1613073600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/11/21  \nJoin Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online\, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting\, and discover language activities that can be done over the phone or on a video call. Can’t wait to “see” you there!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/remote-tutoring-101-021121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201209T200808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T200808Z
UID:10001102-1612962000-1612967400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing Fluency and Vocabulary for Beginning English Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/10/21  \nBeginning level language learners are expected to master a great deal of vocabulary right from the start. In this webinar\, discover methods for teaching vocabulary to beginning level English learners and recommendations for making it stick. Participants will also explore ways to build speaking fluency and confidence\, and will leave with concrete activity ideas that can be used in one-on-one or small group instruction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-fluency-and-vocabulary-for-beginning-english-speakers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210128T152927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T152927Z
UID:10001155-1612873800-1612877400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: Pronunciation & Recording in BE Core
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/9/21 \nJoin MN BE customer rep\, Angela Donlon\, for a casual lunchtime chat! We’ll dive into the pronunciation and recording features within BE Core.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-teachers-lunch-and-learn-pronunciation-recording-in-be-core/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201209T200743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204140Z
UID:10001101-1612864800-1612870200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/9/21  \nWhether you are teaching one learner on WhatsApp or a large group on Zoom\, lesson planning is a critical part of ensuring learner success with virtual instruction. During this webinar\, you will learn how to design lessons so that both the teacher and the learners experience success. Topics covered include: how to write effective objectives to guide your planning\, tried and true planning methods and lesson plan formats\, and how to build in comprehension checks throughout the lesson.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/a-roadmap-for-success-remote-lesson-planning-101-020921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20201214T192427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T192427Z
UID:10001132-1612809000-1612814400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/8/21  \nResearch shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/comprehension-strategies-for-intermediate-level-readers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163915
CREATED:20210113T223343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T202855Z
UID:10001142-1612517400-1612522800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:EBRI Study Circle - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This series of six meetings\, facilitated by Marn Frank\, ATLAS\, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). The content will include: the four reading components and their interrelationships\, diagnostic reading assessment purposes and processes\, explicit instruction for word skills (alphabetics and vocabulary) and text skills (fluency and comprehension)\, and teacher-recommended print or online teaching resources. Along with full meeting attendance\, participants will be expected to complete short pre- and post-meeting tasks. They will earn 12+ CEUs in the area of reading preparation and also have the option of earning one graduate-level credit from Hamline University. If you have not been invited to attend as part of a MN ABE program team\, but are interested\, please email Marn Frank at mfrank06@hamline.edu. \nTo be eligible for 1 Hamline University graduate credit\, you must attend ALL 6 study circle meetings (February 5 and 26; March 19 and 26; April 23; May 7) and complete all assignments.  Otherwise\, attendance of all study circle meetings is encouraged\, but not required. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-study-circle-virtual/2021-02-05/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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