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SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/16/21 \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-021621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/15/21  \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-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T183000
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SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/11/21  \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-101-021121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201209T200808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T200808Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Fluency and Vocabulary for Beginning English Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/10/21  \nBeginning level language learners are expected to master a great deal of vocabulary right from the start. In this webinar\, discover methods for teaching vocabulary to beginning level English learners and recommendations for making it stick. Participants will also explore ways to build speaking fluency and confidence\, and will leave with concrete activity ideas that can be used in one-on-one or small group instruction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-fluency-and-vocabulary-for-beginning-english-speakers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
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SUMMARY:A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/9/21  \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-101-020921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201214T192427Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/8/21  \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201209T200722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204156Z
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SUMMARY:Making It Work: Adapting Materials 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/3/21  \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-101-020321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
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SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/2/21  \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-101-020221/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201209T200620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204234Z
UID:10001098-1611741600-1611747000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:One Step at a Time: Remote Tutoring for Literacy Level Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/27/21  \nLearners with limited English and literacy skills are proving that they are successful remote learners. In this webinar\, learn creative approaches that tutors are taking to support literacy level learners through remote one-on-one tutoring using video calls. Participants will learn best practices\, try out alphabetics and vocabulary building exercises\, and hear success stories from tutors who are making it work!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/one-step-at-a-time-remote-tutoring-for-literacy-level-learners-012721/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201209T200554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204256Z
UID:10001097-1611685800-1611691200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/26/21  \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-012621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201214T192311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T192311Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 1/25/21  \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-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201209T200528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T200528Z
UID:10001096-1611253800-1611261000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 1/21/21  \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201209T200433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204417Z
UID:10001095-1611147600-1611153000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/20/21  \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-101-012021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210119T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201209T200412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204437Z
UID:10001094-1611050400-1611055800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/19/21  \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-101-011921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201214T192242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T192242Z
UID:10001129-1610704800-1610710200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/15/21  \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201209T200345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204456Z
UID:10001093-1610618400-1610623800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Making It Work: Adapting Materials 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 1/14/21  \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-101-011421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201209T200258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T150330Z
UID:10001092-1610562600-1610568000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/13/21  \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201209T200231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T200231Z
UID:10001091-1610476200-1610483400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Racial Equity 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/12/21  \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201208T144455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204549Z
UID:10001090-1610013600-1610019000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:More than Words: Teaching Conversation Remotely with Video Calls
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 1/7/21  \nSchools may be closed\, but the learning hasn’t stopped! Adult ESL teachers and tutors are finding creative ways to help learners continue to develop their English skills. In this webinar\, learn how to use phone video calls (using apps like FaceTime and WhatsApp) and explore their advantages and limitations as an instructional platform. Discover a variety of ESL conversation activities that can be effectively used remotely\, and have the opportunity to try several out with fellow tutors.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/more-than-words-teaching-conversation-remotely-with-video-calls-010721/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T011610
CREATED:20201208T144426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T204612Z
UID:10001089-1609957800-1609963200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/6/21  \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-101-010621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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