• John Allan, OCELT
• February 25, 2026
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm EST

What is digital duct tape? What are simple ways that I level up my online teaching materials? Are these digital tools free?

Join me, John Allan, to bind language teachers to low-cost or free, quick and adaptable tech tools. In addition…

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• Jen Artan, OCELT
• March 22, 2026
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT

• What does “AI literacy” actually mean for a Canadian teacher – not a tech expert?
• How is AI literacy different from just learning how to use ChatGPT or Copilot?
• What do teachers need to understand about how AI is trained, even if students never see the backend?
• What AI risks are real in classrooms, and which are mostly hype?

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• Ilona Sandor, OCELT
• March 29, 2026
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT

How much do our students know about Canada’s geography? What (tourist) attractions do they choose to visit? Is Niagara Falls one of their top destinations? Canada includes many exciting places to explore other than Niagara Falls, the Rocky Mountains, and Banff National Park.

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• Ruba Kallab, OCELT
• April 19, 2026
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Webinar Series

• When sensitive topics arise, do your students have the language to handle them safely?
• How can we prepare learners with practical, usable language for real classroom and workplace tension?
• What language helps students disagree, set boundaries, and move on, without conflict taking over the room?

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• Javeria Rebaz, OCELT & Rowan Lomas, OCELT
• April 26, 2026
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT

• Have you ever found it challenging to assess the needs of new literacy students in a virtual environment?
• Have you ever wondered how to engage literacy learners using technology in virtual settings?
• Have you ever thought about what minimum digital skill level is required for LINC literacy students?

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• Marcela Villan
• April 29, 2026
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT

• In a world facing climate crises, inequality, and uncertainty, what kind of thinking do our students need?
• Are we teaching answers or cultivating changemakers in our classrooms?
• What kind of thinking does a sustainable future require?

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• Ivan Su, OCELT & Parisa Nafissi Rad, OCELT
• May 12, 2026
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT

College and Universities Committee Series

• What has been your recent experience teaching in the colleges/university sector?
• What are your concerns about the future in teaching EAP/ESL in the colleges/university sector?
• What have you done to navigate the challenges faced in teaching EAP/ESL in the colleges/university sector?

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• Elina Stop & Janet Kwong
• May 21, 2026
• 8:00 – 9:00 pm EDT

• How can technology transform language instruction while supporting learners with low digital literacy?
• What practical strategies and tools can educators use to onboard students and staff for both face-too-face and online learning environments?
• How can AI, LMS platforms, and multimedia tools be integrated into language classes to boost engagement and prepare learners for blended or online education?

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• Marcela Cecilia Danowski
• May 24, 2026
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT

What happens when teachers step back and allow inquiry to drive learning? How can classrooms remain purposeful and inclusive when students lead their own learning? In what ways can inquiry help all learners participate meaningfully, beyond speed and performance?

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• Toby Iran Ali, OCELT
• June 18, 2026
• 8:00 – 9:00 pm EDT

• What digital skills do learners actually use during everyday learning tasks?
• Why do language assessment artifacts often demonstrate digital skills without explicitly naming them?
• How can instructors assess digital readiness using existing tasks without adding workload?

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