Best Practices Guide for Synchronous/Blended Learning

In 2023-24 two NLS research consultants collaborated with ISANS on the SDI research project Best Practices in Synchronous Online Teaching. During this research project, a Best Practices Guide was developed to help EAL instructors enhance their instructional practices in synchronous and blended learning in the context of a LINC/ PBLA program. The Best Practice Guide is a practical tool, based on findings from the research, exploring existing technologies and other program adaptations to make synchronous and blended language training delivery more effective and consistent across the sector.

Best Practices Guide for Synchronous/Blended Learning

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The Effects of Blended Learning in LINC

August 30, 2019
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...

LearnIT2teach Project Brochure

March 17, 2018
A four-page guide to the blended learning courseware and teacher training the project provides to IRCC-funded settlement language training professionals.

Normes du Programme d’Avenue pour l’Apprentissage des Langues Optimisé par la Technologie

November 11, 2025
Les normes du programme d’Avenue pour l'apprentissage des langues optimisé par la technologie (ALOTech) sont conçues pour guider les personnes occupant des postes décisionnels au sein d'un programme de langues....

Avenue Learner Standards for TELL, Version 1.2 Enhanced for AI

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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,...

Avenue Instructor Standards for TELL, Version 1.2 Enhanced for AI

October 22, 2025
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...

Updated for Spring 2024: Learner Courseware & Instructor PD Brochures

May 30, 2024
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...