Avenue Instructor Standards for TELL

The Avenue Instructor Standards for Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) incorporate the latest research and practices and are written in plain language. Every effort has been made to make them user-friendly and accessible to the adult ESL/FSL sector. While these standards are designed for language instructors, they can be helpful to program administrators as well.

Instructors who are well equipped to use technology effectively with their adult learners can create better course outcomes. Some of these standards are ongoing, such as those that encourage instructors to stay abreast of research and exemplary practice. Administrators can help create professional development opportunities for instructors to meet or exceed the standards. Administrators should also refer to the Avenue Program Standards for TELL and Avenue Learner Standards for TELL to find more guidance for their own actions.

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2016-2017 LINC Program Impact Evaluation Report

Based on research and evaluation since project inception in 2010, this report summarizes results from two surveys of the implementation of learning technologies in LINC programs in Ontario and across...

Avenue Learner Standards for TELL

The Avenue Learner Standards for Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) are designed to give instructors and administrators a framework for providing lessons and course offerings that build learner competence with technology,...

Updated for Spring 2024: Learner Courseware & Instructor PD Brochures

You can read or download our two project brochures on this page. They've been updated to describe the refreshed, streamlined teacher training stages, and the new curriculum and enhanced functions...

Learning Technology Innovation Leadership

In addition to our four-stage blended learning teacher training, since 2015 the project has been developing, piloting and hosting online training for LINC managers or lead teachers. Our aim has...

The Effects of Blended Learning in LINC

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...

Narrative and Evaluation Report: Blended Learning Innovation for IRCC Settlement Language Training

Project evaluation is part of every aspect of the project. This 85-page report summarizes what we’ve learned about learning innovation in the sector since 2013.