All tutors and teachers are encouraged to attend the following FREE webinars.
If you would like to attend a session, please register using the link listed below. Registration is open up until the webinar start time, but we recommend registering at least one day in advance if possible in case you need assistance. Due to the high volume of attendance at webinars, we may not be able to get back to you if you request registration assistance immediately before or at the webinar start time.
Webinars are not typically recorded, but please keep checking literacymn.org/volunteer-trainings for additional sessions.
If you have questions, please contact Kelly at krynda@literacymn.org.
Racial Equity 101*^
Join 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!
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon CST
More information and registration here
Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101*
In 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.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Friday, February 19, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST
More information and registration here
Making It Work: Adapting Materials 101*
The 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.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST
More information and registration here
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency*
Come 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. This workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
Friday, January 15, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST
More information and registration here
Monday, February 15, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Remote Tutoring 101*
Join 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!
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST
More information and registration here
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Thursday, February 11, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101*
Whether 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.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST
More information and registration here
Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners^
Ana?s 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.
Participants 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.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person*
Vocabulary is everyone's favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But 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. This workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
Monday, January 25, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations*
Learn 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!
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST
More information and registration here
One Step at a Time: Remote Tutoring for Literacy Level Learners*
Learners 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!
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST
More information and registration here
Thursday, February 25, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy*
The last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help learners develop their digital literacy skills. In the webinar, participants will learn:
- The features of Northstar Digital Literacy
- How to set up and proctor a Northstar assessment
- How to access and use the Northstar Proctor Portal
- How find assessments and learner information
- How to access the Northstar Online Learning Portal
- Where to find and how to use the Northstar Curriculum
- Where to find and how to use Northstar''s External Resources
- How to use the 1:1 Tutoring Template to guide learners through the External Resources
Registration in this webinar is limited to tutors who are already connected to a Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment program.
Friday, February 5, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST
More information and registration here
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers*
Research 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.
Monday, February 8, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Developing Fluency and Vocabulary for Beginning English Speakers*
Beginning 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.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST
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What Is Ableism Anyway? And What Can We Do About It?^
Disability is often absent from talks about social justice. Yet, people with disabilities have arguably some of the worst U.S. health, education, housing, employment, and community safety outcomes. Why? One answer is ableism. Ableism shapes both how people with disabilities experience society and how society designs its systems of exclusion. In this session, we'll first look at the word "normal." Second, we'll get a snapshot of disability history and how it intersects with race, language, gender, and immigration. Third, let's learn the four disability frames that can cause harm or improve access to civil rights for people with disabilities and share how those frames are still at work in society today. Lastly, let's hear about some useful steps to become better allies against ableism.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CST
More information and registration here
*This workshop meets the Literacy Minnesota Foundations of Remote Instruction Certificate Program requirements. Learn more about the certificate program.
^This workshop meets the Literacy Minnesota Social Justice in Education Certificate Program requirements. Learn more about the certificate program.
See the complete training calendar or check out Literacy Minnesota''s self-paced online courses.
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