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ARPDC Cached French Webinars

Short for web-based seminar, a webinar is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the web. The key feature of a webinar is its interactive elements - the ability to give, receive and discuss information, typically through slide show presentations, streaming video, VoIP, whiteboard and text chat.

Focus: French

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A Guide to Support Implementation : Essential Conditions

A Guide to Support Implementation: Essential Conditions was developed by a provincial working group of education partners committed to realizing positive change in Alberta's schools and classrooms.

Focus: Assessment, Career and Technology Studies, Differentiated Instruction, English Language Learners, Fine Arts, FNMI (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), French, International Languages & Culture, Leadership

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Getting to Know Your FSL Nine-Year Program of Studies

with Michelle De Abreu

The French as a second language nine-year program of study prescribes what students are expected to know and be able to do at each grade level of language programming in Alberta schools. It is the primary reference for teachers as they plan for and assess the language proficiency of their students. Review this webinar to deepen your understanding of the FSL program of studies and learn some easy ways to plan with outcomes.

Focus: French, International Languages & Culture

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Developing Language Proficiency through Assessment in French as a Second Language

These workshop materials include a facilitator guide, facilitator resources and participant handouts and are intended for district leaders to lead conversations/workshops about basic principles of classroom assessment and how assessment practices can support building French language proficiency within the French as a Second Language Program of Studies. The materials were intended to be used in a workshop format but can be adapted for your context and purposes. 

Focus: Assessment, French

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L’utilisation de la langue française en salle de classe : une pratique à soutenir!

avec Annie Drapeau

Dans un environnement en ligne où le déplacement n'est plus nécessaire, vous pourrez, du confort de votre maison, participer à une activité de perfectionnement professionnel qui ne demande pas plus de préparations que ce que vous faites pour votre classe.
Cette série de rencontres en ligne vise à stimuler la conversation et à développer des éléments de la langue française à partir de thèmes choisis. Lors de ces rencontres, vous aurez la chance de partager des leçons, activités ou ressources que vous avez utilisées dans vos salles de classes. Ces activités seront le focus de nos discussions. En plus, les participant(e)s utiliseront la baladodiffusion (Podcasting), un outil bien utile en salle de classe avec des apprenants en situation de communication orale.

Focus: French

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Supporting FSL the SMART (Board) Way! Grades 4-6

with Roxanne Wiebenga

How does a communicative FSL classroom make effective use of a SMART Board? This interactive session will present examples of pre-made Notebook activities that are based on the FSL Program of Studies as well as share ideas on how to integrate the SMART Board. Participants will build their own lesson so they should come prepared with their resources and a removable flash drive. This session requires a beginning level SMART Board course or the equivalent experience.

Focus: French

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Institute for Innovation in Second Language Education

Edmonton Public Schools

The Institute for Innovation in Second Language Education (IISLE) at Edmonton Public Schools is the first comprehensive institute of its kind in North America, housed within a public school board, to support the development and promotion of excellence in second language education.  IISLE is committed to providing outstanding educational experiences and training to prepare leaders for an evolving global society.

Focus: French, International Languages & Culture

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French Language Proficiency Sessions & Podcasting

with Annie Drapeau

This learning opportunity is intended to further develop your French speaking/oral skills. Additionally, you will learn/use "Podcasting", a useful tool in the development of oral communication in the classroom.

Focus: French

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