Kevin O'Brien
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Avenue Leadership Training for Managers & Lead Teachers: Refreshed, Remodelled, Re-launched
2023 Course Framework Embraces Microcredentialling The technology leadership courses were released in 2015. Since then, several hundred LINC pros have made their way through. But we decided early this year the course content needed refreshing. That’s done, but we’ve taken things a step further by re-formatting the course as ten microcredentials. The course is now …
Nouveau: Lancement de la Formation Avenue!
Depuis 2010, New Language Solutions dirige le projet LearnIT2teach pour le bénéfice des instructeurs(-trices) de langues parrainés par IRCC. Nous sommes ravis de lancer la version française de ce projet, la Formation Avenue, en 2022 pour les programmes CLIC. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus!
New PBLA-compatible content available on Avenue
The Avenue team is pleased to announce the availability of new content for LINC programs using Avenue.ca. We recognize the value to teachers and learners of having up-to-date materials that are PBLA compatible. As a result, the development of new PBLA-compatible units and modules for Avenue is ongoing by the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, …
What is the Digital Divide and what does it mean for our learners?
The lack of learner access to the Internet and information technology has long been a concern to professionals in the settlement language training sector. The opportunity for newcomers to engage with information technology is essential to successful adaptation to life in Canada in 2020. Now the suspension of face-to-face classes and the need to support …
What Are the Effects of LINC Blended Learning?
What are the effects of LINC Blended Learning on learners, teachers and programs? Are there benefits or drawbacks? In September 2017 LearnIT2teach evaluators Jill Cummings, Matthias Sturm and Augusta Avram set out to gather evidence from field research at the LINC program in the Lower Mainland of B.C. Three teachers, 45 learners, the program manager …
The Selected Annotated Bibliography
Adult Settlement Blended & Online Language Training: What are the pros and cons of blended or online learning? Are there practical ways to introduce technology to the classroom? What impact can Web 2.0 have on program flexibility and learner outcomes? TESL professionals looking for research on blended and online language instruction in settlement programs have …
New Administrators Manual!
Language Learning Leadership Guide The project is pleased to offer managers and lead teachers in the IRCC-funded language training sector a new version of our leadership guide. Where previous versions (2012 and 2014) were print and PDF based, the Moodle 3 edition is an online resource on the project portal. The new guide …
“An Adult Settlement Blended Language Training: Selected Annotated Bibliography.”
Tutela Online Resource: An Adult Settlement Blended Language Training: Selected Annotated Bibliography.” What are the pros and cons of blended learning? Are there practical ways to introduce technology to the classroom? What impact can Web 2.0 have on the language classroom? TESL professionals looking for research on blended language instruction in settlement programs have a …
Re-launch of The LearnIT2teach Project effective immediately.
Dear LINC Practitioner, New Media Language Training is delighted to announce the re-launch of The LearnIT2teach Project effective immediately. Instructors will find that the learner courseware is once again available. Instructor trainees in any of the PD stages should be in touch with their mentors in order to resume their training. During the next year, …
PodCast: Why Use Technology in the Language Classroom?
In this episode, Dr. Ken Beatty provides insights into the benefits of using technology from both the teachers’ and learners’ perspectives. Dr. Beatty makes practical suggestions, and he offers advice to the many teachers who would like to do more with educational technologies, but say they don’t have time to learn them. Dr. Beatty is …
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VideosPost TESL Certificate
Completing Stage 3 or Stage 4 of the LearnIT2Teach teacher training has been recognized by TESL Ontario as a Post TESL Certificate Training Accreditation Course. Upon successful completion of one of the stages, TESL Ontario members are encouraged to apply to the organization for the accreditation. However, if a teacher completed Stage 3 prior to July 2014, she or he is not eligible as the training stage has been modified to meet TESL Ontario PTCT criteria.
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LINC Home Study
Learn English at Home with LINC Home Study
Do you want to learn English but can’t attend classroom courses? If you qualify, LINC Home Study offers English language training at a distance for free. You can choose to study online or using a book and CD. A TESL-certified instructor will contact you once a week for a lesson by phone or VoIP, monitor your progress and provide you with ongoing feedback and support.
Ontario: www.linchomestudy.ca
Canada: www.linchsnational.ca
CLIC en ligne
« CLIC en ligne » is a FREE program that helps you as a newcomer to Canada improve your French language skills at your own pace. You are not alone, a trainer personalizes your learning, you exchange with other learners. All you need is a computer and internet access www.clicenligne.ca