July Proficiency and Virtual Engagement One Day Training

Are you wondering how to create an engaging, proficiency-based virtual environment come fall? Join this powerful one-day training where you will experience the techniques to effectively build community, stay in the target language and provide structure that still allows students to guide the learning. You will be part of a group platform that allows participants to engage in collaboration both during and outside of session times. Come see how to connect with your students and feel prepared for the coming school year.

Workshop outcomes:

• Methods for creating a positive virtual community
• Techniques for high student engagement
• Exploration of the 100% second language environment 
• Strategies for eliciting student production

What’s Included

The OWL Virtual Symposium includes:

• All online materials: videos, webinars, printable content and strategies.
• Access to four Live Webinars with inspiring and informative facilitators

Schedule

*All sessions are an hour except for the Demo session, which is 1 hour and 15 minutes to include debriefs.

8amPST/9amMST/10amCST/11amEST – Community Building and Introduction to OWL Values: Modeling How to Establish Virtual Community

10amPST/11amMST/12pmCST/1pmEST – Proficiency Foundation for Virtual Learning

*12pmPST/*1pmMST/*2pmCST/*3pmEST – Virtual Engagement Strategies: Experience OWL Circles Online at Novice / Upper Novice to Low Intermediate / Mid Intermediate to Advanced Levels

2pmPST/3pmMST/4pmCST/5pmEST – Classroom Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need social media accounts to participate?

No! We’re using a community based platform that allows you to engage with fellow participants without the distraction of a feed.

If I live internationally, can I participate?

Yes! Webinars will be recorded for your perusal if you cannot make it due to the hours. With questions, reach out to [email protected].

If I cannot attend a live session, will I be able to experience the Symposium?

Yes! All live webinars will be recorded for your perusal when is convenient for you.