2021 Fall Conference Program

Conference Program

8:00-8:45 am	Yoga for Connection
8:45-9:00am	Opening Remarks
9:00-9:50 am	Concurrent Sessions: Implementing Hyflex Teaching in EAP Programs: Challenges and Solutions Miguel King, Dalhousie University Tony Rusinak, Dalhousie University Building partnerships and increasing capacity with TESL Basics for Language Volunteers (TBLV) Marijke Geurts, New Language Solutions Matthias Sturm, New Language Solutions, Simon Fraser University
10:00-10:30 am	TESL NS AGM
10:40-11:30 am	Concurrent Sessions: Multisensory Learning in an Online Context Jessica Leslie, ISANS Literacy Portfolio Expectations Rana Ashkar, Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks Setsu Kawahara, Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks

11:30-12:00 pm	Lunch
12:00-12:50 pm	Concurrent Sessions: Graduate Student Perspective of an English for Academic Purposes program Christine Doe, MSVU Tim Neufeld, MSVU Using Tutela H5Ps on Avenue.ca Diane Ramanathan, Tutela Kathy Hughes, Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
1:00-1:50 pm	Concurrent Sessions: Remote Proctoring Technology and Student Anxiety Tony Rusinak, Dalhousie University Social Emotional Learning and Language Learning among Refugee Youth Jordan Remedios, MSVU Joel Murphy, Acadia University
2:00-2:50	Discussion Groups: 1. Cultivating Community Connections Krista Royal, Acadia University 2. Professional Collaboration for Adaptation and Innovation Susan Ziemba, Educational Consultant, ABCs of the Mind 3. Using Learning Strategies as a Means to Goal Setting Krista Welsh, ISANS 4. Self-Care Lauren McKenzie, SMU 5. Mentorship in TESL Jessica Crabill, HLIC 6. TESL NS General Discussion & Networking Julie MacDonald, ISANS
2:50-3:00	Closing Remarks