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Nelson Education > School > Elementary Core French > French Connections - FSL Teacher Network Clubs > More information for Club Members
 

More information for Club Members

FAQs.


1. Why an Online Format?
2. What are the 2007/08 Session Topics?
3. How will the Sessions be Organized and Delivered?
4. French is a Life Skill - Our Source Material
5. Who is the Club Administrator?


1. Why an Online Format?

Quite simply, this is the most efficient and effective way to establish a network between teachers from everywhere across Canada – and even if you are not computer savvy – this service is very user-friendly.

Here is just a sample of some of things you will be able to do online:

  • See and hear the presenters
  • Speak with the presenters and with other teachers (or type in comments & questions)
  • Share ideas in small or large groups
  • Use an online interactive whiteboard to share notes, diagrams, etc.
  • Download classroom resource(s) related to session topic

The software is available for download at no cost. Elluminate accommodates the lowest computer bandwidth while keeping the delivery fast – so regardless of how old or slow your computer is, you will be able to participate easily.
Downloading Elluminate is quick and easy – simply click on the session link and the process is automatic.

2. What are the 2007/08 Session Topics?

September 12th How to Use Elluminate (30 minutes only)
November 7th Assessment Basics and Management
January 16th Instructional Strategies Part 1
February 13th Instructional Strategies Part 2
March 26th Balancing the Four Skills
April 23rd Developing and Maintaining Positive Attitudes
May 21st Networking

*Session dates and titles may change depending on presenter availability.

 

3. How will the Sessions be Organized
and Delivered?

  • Workshop Length: 45 minutes
  • Workshop Follow-Up Chat: 15 minutes (takes place immediately after the workshop and is an opportunity to share ideas with teachers from across the country)
  • Sessions are offered as a live, interactive session after-school/evening (depending on your time zone).
  • Sessions are then archived afterwards so that you can watch and listen when it is most convenient to you
  • Workshop follow-up will be conducted via an online session one week after the session. You will have a chance to connect with other teachers and discuss your success stories with the implementation strategies

4. French is a Life Skill - Our Source Material

French is a Life Skill: A Summary of Research, Theories, and Practices is a brand new research document from Nelson Education which summarizes and shares current thinking on the acquisition of French as a Second Language, specifically targeting Core French programming.

French is a Life Skill can be purchased online or by calling our Customer Support Department at 1-800-268-2222. Please use the following ISBN number when placing an order (0-17-633616-8).
This document will prove very useful as it will extend upon much of the information shared in our monthly sessions.

5. Who is the Club Administrator?

If you require technical assistance, link to a recorded session, or have any general inquiries, you can email them to Keith Boshart at keith.boshart@nelson.com.