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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:20260518T135307
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210423T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202131Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20210222T151506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151506Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20210419T142855Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210420T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20201209T201606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202229Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20210401T163356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T163356Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20201209T201526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T224931Z
UID:10001118-1617876000-1617883200@atlasabe.org
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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20201209T201501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202448Z
UID:10001117-1617714000-1617719400@atlasabe.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20210222T151430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151430Z
UID:10001178-1617647400-1617652800@atlasabe.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20201209T201440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203357Z
UID:10001116-1617301800-1617307200@atlasabe.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20210222T151305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151305Z
UID:10001177-1616697000-1616702400@atlasabe.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T151500
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20210222T151012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151026Z
UID:10001175-1616680800-1616685300@atlasabe.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20201209T201344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203436Z
UID:10001114-1616610600-1616616000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/24/21  \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-101-032421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20201209T201323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T150211Z
UID:10001113-1616524200-1616529600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/23/21  \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-101-032321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20201214T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T160609Z
UID:10001136-1616148000-1616153400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/19/21  \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-031921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20201209T201300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T145926Z
UID:10001112-1615919400-1615924800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Phonics Virtually to Adult ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/16/21  \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-031621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20210211T161754Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/16/21 \nAre you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! \nLiteracy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing\, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most useful features of Zoom from the perspective of the host and participant using computers and phones. \nThis introductory training offers brief how-to videos\, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to: \n\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls like mute and unmute for audio and video\, view layout and renaming participants\nUse the chat box to communicate and share resources with learners\nPractice sharing presentations like Google Slides and PowerPoint\nOpen the annotation toolbox to write and draw on shared documents\nOpen and manage breakout rooms\nSign up and download Zoom onto your computer or phone\nSchedule meetings and send invitations\nJoin meetings and use the waiting room\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-zoom-031621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/15/21 \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-101-031521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20201209T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203554Z
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SUMMARY:A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/11/21  \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-101-031121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20201209T201203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203615Z
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SUMMARY:Making It Work: Adapting Materials 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/10/21  \nThe transition to remote tutoring offers a variety of rewards and challenges. In this workshop\, learn recommendations for adapting materials designed for in-person instruction into a remote teaching format. (WhatsApp will be modeled for one-to-one tutoring\, Zoom will be modeled for small group instruction.) The presenter will demonstrate approaches for introducing reading\, writing\, and vocabulary on a phone or computer and will model adaptations for common ESL classroom activities. Participants will receive a handout that includes recommendations for building in-class routines\, an adapted lesson planning template\, and activity instructions.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/making-it-work-adapting-materials-101-031021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20210211T161621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T162704Z
UID:10001164-1614880800-1614888000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/4/21 \nAre you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! \nLiteracy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing\, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most useful features of Zoom from the perspective of the host and participant using computers and phones. \nThis introductory training offers brief how-to videos\, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to: \n\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls like mute and unmute for audio and video\, view layout and renaming participants\nUse the chat box to communicate and share resources with learners\nPractice sharing presentations like Google Slides and PowerPoint\nOpen the annotation toolbox to write and draw on shared documents\nOpen and manage breakout rooms\nSign up and download Zoom onto your computer or phone\nSchedule meetings and send invitations\nJoin meetings and use the waiting room\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-zoom-030421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T135307
CREATED:20200721T134301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203807Z
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SUMMARY:Islamophobia in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/3/21  \nMuslim-Americans have been part of the fabric of the United States for centuries. Yet the religion of Islam and those who identify as Muslim continue to be misunderstood\, misrepresented\, and targeted. This session will cover some of the core principles of Islam\, its geographical impact\, and the daily experiences of Muslim-Americans. Common stereotypes of Islam will also be addressed. Our time will also focus on Somali-Americans living in Minnesota\, including the results of a qualitative narrative research on the impact of the dominant culture on young Somali-American women living in Southeast Minnesota.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/islamophobia-in-the-united-states-030321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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