Check the Teacher Delegate Guidefor tips and tricks to solve most of your Sched, Zoom, and internet issues.
On Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM visit the Zoom Help Desk or email president@getca.com. Provide your name, email and phone number and someone will get back to you ASAP.
ATTENDING CONVENTION SESSIONS
Log in using the link in the top right hand corner of the screen.
In a session’s description window, click on the yellow button with the ▷ icon that says "Open Zoom", “Open Vimeo”, “Open YouTube”, or “Open Videostream” Click on this button. These links will become visible 10 minutes before the session starts.
Can’t see the yellow ▷ button or can’t press it to open the Videostream? You’re either not signed in to Sched or it’s not 10 minutes before the session start time.
If a session is full, check back 24 hours later for the recorded link for the same session.
Exhibitor Bingo: Click on the Exhibitors page in Sched and do a little shopping! Download a copy of this BINGO CARD and find all the answers in the about section of many exhibitors. Email (or share) your completed Bingo card to vpexhibits@getca.com. Prizes include a $500 gift card to the Fairmont Hotels, and ten $100 gift cards to Chapters, Amazon, and other great places.
Morgex is also offering a draw of ten $500 gift certificates for teachers who complete the post-event survey. Keep your eyes peeled for the link in the session windows!
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Multilingualism is an asset and a resource that can be leveraged in the classroom. Learning how to make space for students’ multilingual language practices will promote student identity, self-worth, and academic success in the classroom. This session will look at the benefits of planning for the intentional use of students’ home language in the content areas. We will provide an interactive approach to adapting strategies that incorporate home language and culture in targeted content areas.
Luisa Zimich is currently an English Language Learning consultant with Calgary Catholic School District. Luisa has taught secondary ESL, FSL, French Immersion and Spanish in BC, Yukon and Alberta. She finds second language learning and working with newcomers to Canada fascinating... Read More →
Leveraging Home Language in the Classroom/ ELL Online
Paulina Nowak is currently an English Language Learning consultant with Calgary Catholic School Division. Paulina has taught elementary and junior high for 15 years. As a former ELL student herself, Paulina understands the importance of advocating for ELL students. Paulina is also... Read More →
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