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May 2021
Conference
The date for TESL Ontario's 2021 virtual conference has been confirmed.
Mark your calendars for November 3 to 5. This year's theme is
Forging Ahead: Building New Normals Together.
Professional Development
Upcoming Webinars
May 19 @ 7 PM
Presenter: Rachel Fourny, OCELT
May 26 @ 7 PM
Presenter: Lavaughn John
June 23 @ 7 PM
Presenter: Katina Deichsel, OCELT
June 27 @ 7 PM
Presenters: Mehdi Khodaparast
Upcoming TESL Dialogue Session
May 29 @ 7 PM
Subject Matter Expert: Alice Pivniceru
Affiliate Chapter Events
Online PD Conference 
When: Saturday, May 15, 2021
Spring PD Workshop - Engaging Students in Learning Online
When: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Webinar
When: Friday, June 4, 2021
TOSCON21
When: Saturday, June 5, 2021
Career Development
TESL Ontario Job Board

The Thomas Merton Centre for Continuing Education Services is seeking a Learning Management System Specialist for its LINC, ESL and FSL programs.

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.
TESL Ontario Member Spotlight
#TESLInspired with Paramita Dutta
Join Patrick Chan as he hosts our monthly series #TESLInspired​​ where he interviews outstanding members in the TESL Ontario community. Get inspired by these members’ stories and their achievements!
Publications
Contact Magazine - Spring 2021
The Spring 2021 Issue of Contact Magazine is available online.
TESL Ontario Blog

Written by Daniela Greco-Giancola
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.
TESL Perspectives: Running an Instagram for ESL Learners: An Interview with @ChattyCanadians
TESL Perspectives: Running an Instagram for ESL Learners
Celine De Almeida, OCELT
TESL Perspectives: Stress and isolation
Stress & Isolation
Kathleen Moran, OCELT
Resource Review: Bublup.com
Resource Review: Bublup.com
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.
Interactive Lessons with Nearpod
Interactive Lessons with Nearpod
Linh Phung, EdD
How to Support Asian Students in the Language Learning Classroom
How to Support Asian Students in the Language Learning Classroom
Xin Wei (Rainy), M.Ed, OCELT
An Effective Technique to Visually Display and Present Course Content
An Effective Technique to Visually Display and Present Course Content
Shauna Gupta, OCELT
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Popular Resource Collections
Popular H5P resources. These resources are designed to be uploaded to an LMS. IRCC has introduced https://avenue.ca/ and Ontario will be rolling out ONYX which are both compatible with H5Ps. Google Classroom is not yet compatible with H5P resources.


Please note: you will be required to log into Tutela to access these resources.
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 Sara Alexandre (OCELT)
May 18 @ 7:30 pm
#teslONchat
with Stephanie Leutner
May 28 @ 7 pm
Monday Motivation
with Robbin Sethi

May 17
Employment Wednesday

May 12
Wellness Moment
How a Spring Financial Refresh Can Boost Your Health

Spring is typically a time for renewal. Birds chirping, flowers blooming. But this year with lockdowns and pandemic burnout, it can be hard to see the bright side. Financial uncertainty has taken a toll on Canadians, and not just our bank accounts. Studies link financial stress and anxiety to physical and mental health issues. That’s why a spring financial refresh is so important to wellness. A simple check-in on your financial habits will have a surprisingly positive impact on your overall well-being.
Member Benefits
The Personal Logo.
Health Plus Logo.
Health and Dental Benefits
Goodlife Fitness logo.
New Readers Bookstore logo.
Chapters - Indigo logo.
Updated Indigo Books Discount Information!

Due to the ongoing closure of non-essential retail across the province, Indigo has provided a solution to ensure TESL Ontario members can continue to purchase applicable books at a 20% discount.

The process for ordering is quick and efficient! TESL Ontario members can email corporatesales@indigo.ca and include the following details:

•   A picture of the front and back of their TESL Ontario card
•   The ISBN-13 (taken from Indigo.ca), title, and quantity of books requested

Indigo will provide members with a quote by email and instructions on how to complete the purchase.

Please note, purchases are limited to education items only. Textbooks and technical texts are excluded from the offer.
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