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February 2021
Announcements
Professional Development
Upcoming Webinars
February 24 @ 7 PM
Presenter: Lavaughn John
February 28 @ 7 PM
Presenter: Shahla Noor AL-Deen, OCELT
March 21 @ 7 PM
Presenter: Sara Alexandre, OCELT
March 31 @ 7 PM
Presenters: Rachel Fourny, OCELT
Upcoming TESL Dialogue Sessions
February 23 @ 7 PM
Presenters: Sheila Nicholas, OCELT
Affiliate Chapter Events
Winter PD Conference 
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Winter Conference
When: Saturday, February 20, 2021
March Madness Webinar Series
TESL Niagara will be hosting webinars every Wednesday evening during the month of March. 
Career Development
TESL Ontario Job Board

The Coordinator, Member Services and Education is responsible for providing customer service to TESL Ontario’s 4500 members, and assists with the development and promotion of TESL Ontario professional development and social media activities.

The Program Outreach Specialist is able to establish meaningful and sustainable relationships with existing and new employers, corporations and cross-sector leaders who can provide our clients with opportunities to build their skills, knowledge and networks so that they can be successfully integrated into Canadian job market.

Community Programs is committed to providing friendly and professional services to all newcomers to help them connect with Canadian society and their new way of life.
Volunteer Opportunities
Join us in expanding this supportive online community that shares knowledge, resources, lesson plan ideas, teaching techniques and technology finds with the TESL community.
Publications
Contact Magazine - Fall 2020
The Fall 2020 Issue of Contact Magazine is available online.
TESL Ontario Blog

Written by - Jennifer Hutchison

Written by - Guest Contributor - Caro Serratos
Online Resources
TESL Perspectives
TESL Perspective videos can take the form of website or textbook reviews, informal discussions, interviews, or informational videos. Any topic that is relevant to ELT professionals can be explored in a myriad of ways in this video series.
Learning Styles in the Online Classroom: How to Effectively Engage Learners
Learning styles in the online classroom
Celine De Almeida, OCELT
Note Taking: Theory and Practice
Note Taking: Theory and Practice
Kathleen Moran, OCELT
TESL Perspectives Series: Hindsight is 20/20- Part 3
Hindsight is 20/20- Part 1, 2 & 3
Celine De Almeida, OCELT
TESL Exchange
The TESL Exchange Video Series will provide a library of short tutorial resource videos (5 – 15 mins) for English language educators. One new video will be released each month and posted to the TESL Ontario YouTube Channel.
Exchange Video: Keeping Order in an Online Classroom
Order in the Online Classroom
Brenda Kestenberg, OCELT
Exchange Video: Privacy Settings for Google Classroom
Privacy Settings on Google Classroom
Rabia Rashid, OCELT
Using Volunteers and Zoom Breakout Rooms in Your "New" Online Class
Using Volunteers and Zoom Breakout Rooms in your "new" Online Class
Karen Hilderman, OCELT
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Popular Resource Collections
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Recently Added Resources
Ontario’s Directory of Best Practice Resources for Language Training provides quick access to proven exemplary resources to guide instructors and program managers in the delivery of MCI-funded ESL and FSL training, and serves as a standard to support excellence in classroom practice and program delivery.





Social Media Events
#teslinspired
with Anjum Karimi
February 10 @ 6 pm
#teslONchat
with Rabia Rashid
February 26 @ 7 pm
Employment Wednesday
February 17
Wellness Moment
5 Wellness Rituals for a Better Winter

Love or hate the season, this winter lockdowns and limitations on daily life are taking a toll. Whether we're working too much or too little, almost everyone's work-life balance is off track. Self-care is suffering, monotony can kill motivation and winter weather doesn't help. Since it appears we won't be back to old health routines any time soon, we suggest it's time for some new ones. Here are five wellness rituals to boost your energy and immune system.
Member Benefits
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Health and Dental Benefits
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