CCAE STATE CONFERENCE 2012 - CCAECalifornia Council for ...

The Great CCAE Roundup
Friday, May 4, 2012 (continued)
Round-Up Session 1: 9:30am – 10:30am
Work It’s a Real Zoo Out There—9:30 to 11:45
Linda Davidson, Fresno Learn2Earn
STAGE COACH DEPOT
Salon D3
There are all types of personalities in the workplace, and dealing with them on a daily basis can
be stressful. Come find out what your work personality is and how to deal with different
personality types in your office.
Going the Distance With OTAN and USA Learns!
Kathleen Jain, Laura Grossman, Berkeley Adult School, and Blair Roy, OTAN
RATTLESNAKE RIDGE
Salon E
Want the low down on adding an online ESL option to your program? Two teachers at
Berkeley Adult School have completed one semester piloting OTAN‘s intermediate level USA
Learns 2 nd English Course Moodle Wrap-Around as a blended model for their distance learning
program. They have fresh ideas for peers who want to benefit from their experience. In this
session you will get a brief overview of the ―how and why‖ of offering an online option for ESL
students, practical tips for getting started, challenges for teachers and students, examples of
student/teacher work and communications, and a question /answer period.
It’s Easy to Teach Writing Skills with the 3A’s Assessment Guide
Jo-Ann Beshansky, Clovis Adult School
HIGH CHAPARRAL
Salon F
For most students, writing in any form, presents a challenge. This workshop zeroes in on the
acronym EASY (Expression, Attempt, And Spotlight for You) and three A‘s (Accepting,
Adhering to and/or Altering) that serve as an assessment guide for teachers. For students, these
steps aim to help them focus on the topic and maintain smooth fluidity and transition in their
work.
Computer-based Interactive Activities
Jonathan Boggs, Pearson Longman
BUNKHOUSE
Salon G
Come explore the use of computer-based activities that boost learning and encourage students to
access English literacy 24/7. Take a look at activities that target listening, speaking, reading
and writing at all levels. The workshop will enhance a teacher‘s ability to infuse technology in
class and prepare students to effectively use computer-based activities at home.
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