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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210713T120000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T153102Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T151500
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210513T141236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141236Z
UID:10001298-1624528800-1624534200@atlasabe.org
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:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210507T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T211816Z
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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:20260518T022309
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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210419T142937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T142937Z
UID:10001206-1623751200-1623758400@atlasabe.org
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:20260518T022309
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210419T143233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T143233Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/3/21 \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-060321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210419T143008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T134851Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Google Meet
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\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-060121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210512T195120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T195120Z
UID:10001290-1622541600-1622547000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/1/21 \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-101-060121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T151500
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210413T184435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T184435Z
UID:10001203-1622124000-1622128500@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:TechChat: Using Padlet in the Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21  \nPadlet is a web-based digital application where students and teachers and collaborate\, share notes\, pictures\, links\, and documents synchronously or asynchronously. It provides an easy and effective way for learners to do group work or work individually. Since it is compatible with a variety of devices\, it makes it an efficient way to keep class notes\, do projects\, and group assignments. \nPlease join ABE teacher Rallou Rice for an overview of Padlet. She will talk about how she has used it in her virtual classroom and lead participants through some activities. Then you’ll have a chance to practice and ask questions. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/techchat-using-padlet-in-the-virtual-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210510T145411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T145554Z
UID:10001286-1622053800-1622059200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Tips and Strategies for Adult Education Math Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/26/21 \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-052621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210401T163259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T163626Z
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SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/25/21 \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-101-052521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210211T163118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T163118Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/25/21 \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-052521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210419T143305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T143305Z
UID:10001210-1621881000-1621886400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 5/24/21 \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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-052421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20201209T201857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T201928Z
UID:10001127-1621449000-1621456200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/19/21  \nTrauma and chronic stress can come in many forms\, and impact people’s ability to learn new skills and process information in a variety of different ways. In this webinar\, learn how stress and trauma can manifest in the classroom\, and learn about trauma-informed teaching practices that can help to support positive learning behaviors and increase retention and learner comfort.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/trauma-informed-teaching-practices-for-adult-learners-051921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210426T152533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T152533Z
UID:10001213-1621362600-1621366200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Smashing the Model Minority Myth through a Celebration with Minnesota AAPI Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/18/21 \nJoin Literacy Minnesota and special guests for a Zoom celebration of Asian-American and Pacific Islander lives in Minnesota! Come and learn about AAPI representation in education and the arts from Dr. Rose Chu\, Senior Policy Fellow at MNEEP and Professor Emerita at Metro State; politics and policy from State House Representative Samantha Vang; diversity and equity in volunteerism from Wendy Vang Roberts\, Training Manager at MAVA; and local organizing from MK Nguyen from St. Paul Promise Neighborhood. Celebrate the achievements and activism of Minnesota’s AAPI communities\, and connect to resources that the literacy field can use to lift up and support our AAPI teachers\, volunteers and learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/smashing-the-model-minority-myth-through-a-celebration-with-minnesota-aapi-leaders-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210423T200822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T200822Z
UID:10001212-1621332000-1621339200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Google Meet
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/18/21 \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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-google-meet-051821/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20201209T201839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T201949Z
UID:10001126-1620986400-1620993600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Topics in ABE Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/14/21  \nWhat do welcoming spaces in adult education look like? How can we make sure LGBTQIA+ learners\, volunteers and professionals feel they belong? In this session\, ABE professionals in the LGBTQIA+ community will invite participants to reflect on and discuss topics of gender and sexuality in ESL/ABE classrooms and instruction. Participants will brainstorm how to include more queer representation in adult education curricula\, program environments and materials. Presenters will provide lesson examples for teaching gender-inclusive language. It is our intention to create a space where participants are welcome but not required to share aspects of their identity or experiences related to the topic.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/lgbtqia-topics-in-abe-spaces-051421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T162945Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/13/21 \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-051321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210401T163222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T163222Z
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SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/13/21 \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-101-051321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20201209T201819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202018Z
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SUMMARY:I Hear You! Effective Listening Instruction for English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/12/21  \nCome learn 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-051221/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210419T143334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T143334Z
UID:10001211-1620208800-1620214200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/5/21 \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-050521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20201209T201752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202038Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/4/21  \nTrauma and chronic stress can come in many forms\, and impact people’s ability to learn new skills and process information in a variety of different ways. In this webinar\, learn how stress and trauma can manifest in the classroom\, and learn about trauma-informed teaching practices that can help to support positive learning behaviors and increase retention and learner comfort.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/trauma-informed-teaching-practices-for-adult-learners-050421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210222T151138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151207Z
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/30/21 \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-043021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210211T162804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T162815Z
UID:10001168-1619719200-1619726400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/29/21 \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-042921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T151500
DTSTAMP:20260518T022309
CREATED:20210319T210106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T210106Z
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SUMMARY:TechChat: Using Classkick in the Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/29/21 \nClasskick is an ed tech tool that allows an instructor to build web-based slides that can be presentations\, assessments\, interactive assignments\, or all three at once. An instructor can show the presentation to students via projector or screen sharing. Simultaneously or later as homework\, the instructor can provide a single URL to all students. Students access the presentation via a browser\, and each gets their own set of slides for interactive work. Slides can include images\, including PDFs; audio (uploaded mp3s or recorded within the application by the instructor); fill-in areas for students to type\, draw\, or write in; links or embedded video; a simple voice recording tool for students; a multiple-choice tool; and manipulatives chosen by the instructor. Classkick requires no login or password for students. It can be used on Mac OS or Windows computers and Chromebooks. There are apps for iPhone and iPad. There is no Android app\, but learners or teachers can use Chrome on Android devices. Classkick is like Nearpod but a little less sophisticated\, and less expensive. \nPlease join ABE teacher Sarah Pradt for an overview of Classkick and a demonstration of some ways she has used it to teach basic computer skills like drag and drop\, copy and paste\, and typing on a form. You will have a chance to practice Classkick to see how you can create activities that allow students to practice language or math and computer skills at the same time.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/techchat-using-classkick-in-the-virtual-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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