Approaching Post Secondary Education in Canada

In this session, Marijke Geurts and Dori Tarjan, Avenue mentors and developers, looked at seven modules for CLB 5-8 under the theme ‘Post-Secondary Education’ with specific attention to the latest module, CLB 7-8: Exploring Pathways to Regulated Professions.

All about CanAvenue

In this webinar, CanAvenue (and Avenue) developers, Nancy Van Dorp and Sepideh Alavi, provided an introduction to CanAvenue.ca, a new self-directed language learning resource from New Language Solutions, In addition to providing a tour of the new platform, the presenters explained:
what CanAvenue is exactly
who CanAvenue is for, and
what you need to know about CanAvenue.

CHatGTP Prompting to Streamline Learning Object Development (Part 2 of 2)

Creating H5P and Moodle quizzes are not easy. In this webinar, Avenue-LearnIT2teach mentor and developer John Allan, built on the techniques introduced in the ChatGPT Prompting to Streamline H5P Development (Part 1) These include:d

fill in the Blanks and Mark the Words from a generic prompt
taking this further to create an H5P Columns activity
a simple Moodle quiz with the assistance of ChatGPT
a complex Moodle quiz with the assistance of ChatGPT

CHatGTP Prompting to Streamline H5P Development (Part 1 of 2)

Creating H5Ps is not an easy task. It is time consuming and involves a lot of steps. In this webinar, Avenue-LearnIT2teach mentor and developer John Allan, introduced and demonstrated ChatGPT prompts that will speed up H5P development for your learners and streamline the development of H5P Single Choice set, Summary, Drag the Word and Question Sets with multiple choice questions. John also included fill in the blanks and mark the words Question types to be inserted into H5P Columns, Course Presentation and Interactive Book activities.

Teaching with BigBlueButton

BigBlueButton is Avenue’s virtual classroom software that comes pre-loaded in all Avenue courses. In this session, Chayan Mallick, Avenue mentor, demonstrated the steps to set-up a BBB classroom, facilitate a session and check data about student activity during a lesson. The session also provided some tips and tricks to lead a successful learning session.

Dr. Phil Hubbard Interview, Part Four

The final episode of an interview with Dr. Phil Hubbard, the Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Stanford University Language Center.

The session begins with Dr Hubbard sharing challenges he has faced in integrating Technology-enhanced language learning (TELL) into language education and how he has overcome them. He also speaks about the rapid advancements in technology, and how he sees artificial intelligence shaping the future of language learning and teaching. The conversation concludes with advice for educators who are just beginning to incorporate TELL into their teaching methods.

Dr. Phil Hubbard Interview, Part Three

Part Three of an interview with Dr. Phil Hubbard, the Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Stanford University Language Center.

The session begins with Dr Hubbard sharing his journey into the world of CALL (Computer-assisted language learning) and TELL (Technology-enhanced language learning) and what inspired him to venture into these realms. He also spoke about how TELL has transformed the landscape of language education over the years and some of the most significant ways in which TELL contributes to modern language learning practices.

Dr. Phil Hubbard Interview, Part Two

Part Two of an interview with Dr. Phil Hubbard, the Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Stanford University Language Center. The podcast is moderated by Avenue – LearnIT2teach’s own Dr. Sepideh Alavi, Mentor and Resource Developer.

The session focused on the best practices for assessing the impact of technology in language classes according to current standards. Dr Hubbard also spoke about the major challenges faced when integrating standards into an existing language teaching curriculum and future developments that could reshape language learning technologies. The conversation is rounded out by a discussion on the role the technology standards play in promoting equity and access and language learning and some sage advice for instructors looking to integrate more technology into their language teaching.

Dr. Phil Hubbard Interview, Part One

This podcast is Part One of an interview with Dr. Phil Hubbard, the Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Stanford University Language Center. The podcast is moderated by Dr. Sepideh Alavi, Mentor and Resource Developer for The Avenue – LearnIT2teach Project,

The session focused on the goals and purpose of the Avenue Instructor Standards for Technology-enhanced language learning (TELL). Dr Hubbard also spoke about examples of standards and how a teacher can incorporate them into their practice. The conversation is rounded out by a discussion on how the standards affect the outcomes of language classes and how instructors can balance technological advancements and core pedagogical principles.

In Conversation with Sharon Rajabi, Part Four

This podcast is the fourth of a four-part conversation with adult education consultant and Avenue Standards for TELL team member Sharon Rajabi. In this podcast, Sharon talks about the three sets of Avenue Standards: for programs, for instructors, and for learners, and how they can work together to enable excellence in Technology-enhanced language learning in the settlement language sector. Sharon is in conversation with Bonnie Nicholas with The Avenue-LearnIT2teach Project.

In Conversation with Sharon Rajabi, Part Three

This podcast is the third of a four-part conversation with adult education consultant and Avenue Standards for TELL team member Sharon Rajabi. In this podcast, Sharon talks about the importance of standards generally, and specifically, the importance of the Avenue Standards and how they might be applied in the settlement language sector. Sharon is talking with Bonnie Nicholas with The Avenue-LearnIT2teach Project.

In Conversation with Sharon Rajabi, Part Two

This podcast is the second of a four-part conversation with adult education consultant and Avenue Standards for TELL team member Sharon Rajabi. In this podcast, Sharon talks about integrating digital technology with language teaching and learning, especially after the 2020 pandemic forced us all into emergency remote teaching. She touches on tools, resources, training and what she considers the most important factor: trust between program managers and instructors. Bonnie Nicholas with The Avenue-LearnIT2teach Project chats with Sharon in this podcast.