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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T120000
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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:20260518T092918
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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:20260518T092918
CREATED: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:20260518T092918
CREATED:20201209T201819Z
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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:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210419T143334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T143334Z
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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:20260518T092918
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:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210222T151138Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210211T162804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T162815Z
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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:20260518T092918
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20201209T201732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T224951Z
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SUMMARY:How Adult Brains Learn Languages
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/28/21  \nLearn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language\, how trauma and stress impact learning\, and how this influences the teaching practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices as we are helping adult ESL students develop their language skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-adult-brains-learn-languages-042821/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20201209T201707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202153Z
UID:10001122-1619517600-1619523000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:I Hear You! Effective Listening Instruction for English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/27/21  \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-042721/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210129T141124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T161046Z
UID:10001157-1619172000-1619179200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Racial Equity 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/23/21 \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-101-042321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20201209T201645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202131Z
UID:10001121-1619085600-1619091000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Please Say That Again: Virtual Pronunciation Instruction for Adult ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/22/21  \nIt can be challenging to make yourself understood over the phone\, even for native English speakers! In this webinar\, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual video 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-virtual-pronunciation-instruction-for-adult-esl-learners-042221/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210222T151506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151506Z
UID:10001179-1619029800-1619035200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/21/21 \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-042121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210419T142855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T142855Z
UID:10001205-1618999200-1619006400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Google Meet
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/21/21 \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-042121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210406T150920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T150920Z
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SUMMARY:Smashing the Model Minority Myth through a Celebration with Minnesota AAPI Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/20/21 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20201209T201606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202229Z
UID:10001120-1618923600-1618929000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/20/21  \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-042021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210401T163356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T163356Z
UID:10001199-1618491600-1618497000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/15/21 \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-101-041521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210211T162624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T162624Z
UID:10001167-1618480800-1618488000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/15/21 \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-041521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20200828T162758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T162811Z
UID:10001046-1618394400-1618401600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Accent Bias and Discrimination in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/14/21 \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-041421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20201209T201545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202406Z
UID:10001119-1618318800-1618324200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/13/21  \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-101-041321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20201209T201526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T224931Z
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SUMMARY:How Adult Brains Learn Languages
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21  \nLearn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language\, how trauma and stress impact learning\, and how this influences the teaching practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices as we are helping adult ESL students develop their language skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-adult-brains-learn-languages-040821/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
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SUMMARY:Please Say That Again: Virtual Pronunciation Instruction for Adult ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/6/21  \nIt can be challenging to make yourself understood over the phone\, even for native English speakers! In this webinar\, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual video 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-virtual-pronunciation-instruction-for-adult-esl-learners-040621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 4/5/21 \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-040521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20201209T201440Z
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SUMMARY:Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/1/21  \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-040121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20201209T201413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T150001Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Phonics Virtually to Adult ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/31/21  \nPhonics is a crucial part of becoming a reader\, yet many adult ESL learners lack sufficient decoding skills to be able to sound out and recognize new words\, and don’t get adequate phonics instruction in their beginning level classes. In this webinar\, you’ll learn phonics activities to help learners with blending\, segmenting\, and developing phonemic awareness skills. Participants will leave with multiple activities they can use in one-on-one virtual tutoring or online classes\, as well as suggestions for making phonics relevant and engaging to learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-phonics-virtually-to-adult-esl-learners-033121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210211T161851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T161851Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/30/21 \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-033021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210222T151305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151305Z
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/25/21 \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-032521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T151500
DTSTAMP:20260518T092918
CREATED:20210222T151012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151026Z
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SUMMARY:TechChat: Using Flipgrid in the Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/25/21 \nFlipgrid is a great free website that allows teachers and students to interact by creating and sharing short videos. The session will be facilitated by ABE teacher Chrysti Nielson and Literacy Minnesota’s Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt. \nCome join Chrysti and Susan as they 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-flipgrid-in-the-virtual-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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