ATLAS ABE

Web Chat with MN ABE
2021-01-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/13/21
Web Chat with MNABE is a webinar discussion hosted by Literacy Action Network and led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Racial Equity 101
2021-01-12 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/12/21
Join 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!

MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: Exploring the Ins and Outs of Burlington Core
2021-01-12 12:30 - 12:45
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/12/21
Join BurlingtonEnglish Customer Rep, Angela Donlon, for a quick & casual tour of the new Core curriculum and some Q/A. Bring your lunch and any questions you have about BE. Invite a friend!

Speaking the Language of ACES: Helping Your Students Talk about Their Transferable Skills
2021-01-11 15:00 - 16:15
Registration Deadline: MON. 1/11/21
The COVID-19 pandemic has left scores of people unemployed. With many businesses shutting down due to mandatory closures and a slow economy, too many workers are facing the prospect of looking for a new job. Do your students know how to talk about their skills? Do you give them opportunities to discuss their strengths and language for explaining their weaknesses to a potential employer? Helping our students recognize and name their transferable skills is one of the most important things that we can do to help give them a competitive edge in the job market.
Join us for the ACES Winter Webinar for a chance to explore how to help students develop the language they need for talking about their skills. We will be joined by a senior employment counselor from DEED who will talk about the Transferable Skills Matrix; Alison Wilcox, Career Pathways Coordinator for Metro South ABE; and Career Navigator Stephanie Beja. We will look at some classroom resources and share ideas for fostering student confidence and success.
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

Jammin' on Jamboard: Create a Lesson on Jamboard
2021-01-07 15:00 - 16:30
Registration Deadline: THU 1/7/21
Facilitated by Kris Klas and the MNI Advisory Team
Are you exhausted by the sheer number of interactive apps and programs you feel like you need to learn in order to keep your students engaged in virtual classes? Looking for something that allows students to make their thinking visible and increases conceptual understanding? Dig in to one app – Google Jamboard- and practice making everything from your presentation to the homework in one place.
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

More than Words: Teaching Conversation Remotely with Video Calls
2021-01-07 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: THU. 1/7/21
Schools may be closed, but the learning hasn’t stopped! Adult ESL teachers and tutors are finding creative ways to help learners continue to develop their English skills. In this webinar, learn how to use phone video calls (using apps like FaceTime and WhatsApp) and explore their advantages and limitations as an instructional platform. Discover a variety of ESL conversation activities that can be effectively used remotely, and have the opportunity to try several out with fellow tutors.

Remote Tutoring 101
2021-01-06 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/6/21
Join 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!
