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SUMMARY:How to Help Students Navigate the U.S. Immigration System
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 9/27/21 \nThe U.S. immigration system is complex\, and it impacts the lives of many learners in adult education. In the first part of this interactive two-hour webinar\, attorney Erin Schutte Wadzinski will provide a general overview of immigration law and answer your questions about the complexities of the U.S. federal immigration system. In the second hour\, Erin will share guidance on how teachers\, volunteers and community members can support immigrants as they navigate their personal immigration journey.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-to-help-students-navigate-the-u-s-immigration-system/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T203000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 9/23/21 \nParticipants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners\, using an appropriate level of teacher talk\, delivering error correction and feedback\, facilitating learner questions\, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered. \nLearn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at https://www.literacymn.org/volunteer-foundations-training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-3-092321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T203000
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SUMMARY:I Hear You! Effective Listening Instruction for English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 9/22/21 \nLearn how explicit listening instruction builds a foundation for literacy skills and fosters independence for language learners. This workshop will identify authentic learning tasks that English learners encounter daily\, try out a variety of listening activities across multiple levels\, and discuss which explicit listening strategies are used for each one. Participants will leave with ideas for listening tasks that can be used in remote or in-person instruction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/i-hear-you-effective-listening-instruction-for-english-language-learners-092221/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T141500
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T170708Z
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SUMMARY:Help Students Become College Ready with EdReady
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/14/21 \nEdReady™ lets your students assess  readiness for college math and English\, see target options\, and get  personalized study paths to fill in knowledge gaps. This training will give an overview of the EdReady platform and discuss recent changes as well as review reporting steps.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/help-students-become-college-ready-with-edready/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 9/16/21 \nParticipants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered\, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as an adult. \nLearn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at https://www.literacymn.org/volunteer-foundations-training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-2-091621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210817T135341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T135341Z
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SUMMARY:Please Say That Again: Pronunciation Instruction for Adult ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/14/21 \nEnglish pronunciation is a challenge\, but important to teach! In this training\, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual and in-person instruction. Participants will learn how the three features impact speakers’ intelligibility\, and explore activities designed to help learners practice using these features in their daily speech.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/please-say-that-again-pronunciation-instruction-for-adult-esl-learners-091421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210824T214606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T214656Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 1: Overview of MN Adult Education & Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 9/9/21 \nParticipants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota\, demographics of learners\, instructional content standards\, initial and ongoing assessment and other accountability measures. \nLearn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at https://www.literacymn.org/volunteer-foundations-training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-1-090921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T135047Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 8/30/21 \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-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
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SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 8/26/21 \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-101-082621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T141733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T142310Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Activities for English Learners During Remote Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 8/25/21 \nIncorporating writing activities into remote instruction for English language learners is a challenge for many teachers and tutors. In this webinar\, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering feedback for writing during and in-between lessons. This webinar will focus on beginning level through high intermediate English language learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/writing-activities-for-english-learners-during-remote-instruction-082521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T141704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141704Z
UID:10001305-1629194400-1629199800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Writing Activities for English Learners During Remote Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/17/21 \nIncorporating writing activities into remote instruction for English language learners is a challenge for many teachers and tutors. In this webinar\, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering feedback for writing during and in-between lessons. This webinar will focus on beginning level through high intermediate English language learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/writing-activities-for-english-learners-during-remote-instruction-081721/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T135014Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 8/16/21 \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-5/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210810T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T141309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141309Z
UID:10001299-1628589600-1628595000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/10/21 \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-081021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210721T134949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T134949Z
UID:10001324-1628533800-1628539200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 8/9/21 \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-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210805T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T140948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T140948Z
UID:10001294-1628168400-1628173800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 8/5/21 \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-101-080521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210803T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T141441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T142018Z
UID:10001301-1628015400-1628022600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/3/21 \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-101-080321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T141624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141633Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Fluency and Vocabulary for Beginning English Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/27/21 \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-072721/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T141158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141158Z
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SUMMARY:Accent Bias and Discrimination in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 7/21/21 \nTeachers of adult ESL learners often hear stories of learners trying out their new English skills in the community\, and being ignored or rebuffed because of their accent. In this workshop\, learn about accent bias research\, the politics of accent in the United States\, and the ways that accent bias can result in discrimination for non-native speakers of English. Participants will role play ways to interrupt accent bias and advocate for English language learners in their communities.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/accent-bias-and-discrimination-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T141554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T142233Z
UID:10001303-1626805800-1626811200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing Fluency and Vocabulary for Beginning English Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/20/21 \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-072021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210512T195150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T195150Z
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SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/16/21 \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-101-071621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T141354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T153148Z
UID:10001300-1626373800-1626379200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 7/15/21 \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-071421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T141517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141517Z
UID:10001302-1626170400-1626177600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/13/21 \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-101-071321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210419T143047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T143109Z
UID:10001208-1624989600-1624996800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Google Meet
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/29/21 \nAre you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using the platform 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 valuable features of Google Meet from both the perspective of a computer and phone. \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\nSchedule meetings and send invitations to learners.\nJoin meetings.\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls for audio\, video\, layout\, and background settings.\nSend chat messages.\nShare screens with tips to simultaneously see students.\nCreate and share interactive Jamboards.\nOpen and manage breakout rooms.\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners.\n\nPlease note that you will be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the presentation and use your audio. Please contact Andy Francis at afrancis@literacymn.org with any questions about the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-google-meet-062921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210512T195308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T153102Z
UID:10001293-1624559400-1624564800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21 \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-101-062321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T151500
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210603T142506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T142506Z
UID:10001321-1624543200-1624547700@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:TechChat: Using Wakelet in the Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21 \nWakelet is a free web-based platform where students and teachers can save\, organize and share visually-engaging collections. Wakelet integrates with a growing number of platforms such as: Flipgrid\, Google Drive\, YouTube\, OneDrive and Twitter. Class wakelets are a simple way to share class materials\, recordings and links with lower-level learners. A built-in immersive reader with language translation adds additional support. Intermediate and advanced learners can co-create collections for projects and access other collections for research. \nPlease join ABE teacher Amy Van Steenwyk to see how she has used Wakelet with high beginning ELLs during distance learning. In addition\, you will learn how to create collections on Wakelet that can be shared with students as well as how to invite students to contribute to a collection for a class or group project.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/techchat-using-wakelet-in-the-virtual-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210513T141236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141236Z
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SUMMARY:Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21 \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-062421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
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SUMMARY:The MN Teacher Verification Model (TVM): An Overview and Discussion for Program Managers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 6/23/21 \nJoin the Minnesota TVM Team for an overview of the key components and requirements of the Minnesota Teacher Verification Model.  You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a facilitated discussion with other managers regarding TVM implementation considerations.  In order to fully participate in the webinar\, participants should read Modules 5 and 6 in the Distance and Blended Learning Basics for Adult Education online course prior to the webinar and review a selection of TVM lessons created by any of their TVM certified staff. \n(Note: This webinar is NOT a TVM Certification Webinar.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/the-mn-teacher-verification-model-tvm-an-overview-and-discussion-for-program-managers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210510T145514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T145532Z
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SUMMARY:Tips and Strategies for Adult Education Math Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/18/21 \nJoin Literacy Minnesota math teacher Lindsey Pust and training director Rob Podlasek for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for volunteers assisting a teacher in a math classroom as well as those leading their own classes\, small groups or one-to-one sessions. Topics covered will include: \n\nLevels of Math Knowing\nProcedural vs Conceptual Understanding\nStrategies for Fostering Independent Learning\nAsking Facilitating Questions\nProductive Struggle
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tips-and-strategies-for-adult-education-math-tutors-061821/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210419T142937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T142937Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Google Meet
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/15/21 \nAre you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using the platform 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 valuable features of Google Meet from both the perspective of a computer and phone. \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\nSchedule meetings and send invitations to learners.\nJoin meetings.\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls for audio\, video\, layout\, and background settings.\nSend chat messages.\nShare screens with tips to simultaneously see students.\nCreate and share interactive Jamboards.\nOpen and manage breakout rooms.\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners.\n\nPlease note that you will be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the presentation and use your audio. Please contact Andy Francis at afrancis@literacymn.org with any questions about the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-google-meet-061521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T034654
CREATED:20210329T151736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T151736Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 6/14/21 \nAnaïs Nin\, author of Little Birds\, was quoted as saying\, “We don’t see people as they are.” Cultural differences can promote diversity in thought and enrichment in a learning environment. These differences can also serve as barriers to student success which is the antithesis of what ought to occur in educational communities. This presentation will cover topics ranging from cultural perspectives and cultural humility to implicit bias in Adult Basic Education. \nParticipants will explore cultural perspectives and the need for cultural humility related to enhancing the outcomes of adult learners and educators’ professional development. Learning will be acquired through breakout groups\, short videos\, discussion and facilitation of the topic. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain awareness of one’s cultural perspectives\, social location and the need for cultural humility in Adult Basic Education.\nBegin recognizing and grappling with issues related to culture\, identity\, bias\, privilege and power that can enhance and/or impede learners.\nDefine implicit bias and identify strategies for overcoming negative and harmful biases.\nExpect and accept non-closure as a commitment of life-long learning.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/cultural-perspectives-for-diverse-adult-learners-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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