Please check this space for forthcoming events


Hot stuff!!! VLE tips 'n' tricks
We have the ok from John Burns, the IT Project Officer, to run a hands-on training session (2-3h) in using the VLE for our MFL courses, probably at the Dryden Centre. It would be great to get us and our learners on the VLE and start using and benefitting from this excellent teaching and learning tool. It will provide more structure to our teaching, co-ordinate things more effectively and safe so much time.

Please let me (Chrissi) know as soon as possible if you would be interested. We will need at least 4 people to run the session. Thank you very much.

On the list so far

• Jean
• Nancy
• Julie

We had 4 people but 1 person cancelled. If we get a 4th person, yes, we could run the session next week. Anybody else interested? Please get in touch. Thanks.

September Tutor Training
11th of September, 9am-12pm, Lyndhurst Centre
12th of September, 2pm-5pm, Dryden?
13th of September, 9am-12pm, Dryden?

Agenda

• Adult Learning and Skills Gateshead Council, latest news and developments
• RARPA (something we all must do in non-accredited courses)
• VLE training (learn the basics and start using it!!!)
• Info about other CPD events (more training is always good!!!)

Contact Karen Winn at karenwynn@gateshead.gov.uk or telephone 0191 433 8610 to confirm attendance as soon as possible. You only need to attend one of the above events.

Don't miss this great opportunity! I will be there on the 11th. Chrissi.


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CiLT Comenius Netword Meeting North-East
Saturday, 18th of October Gosforth High School, Newcastle, 10am - 1pm

For teachers looking for new ideas, activities and resources to use in adult language courses.
Chair: Paulinew Swanton, Manager of CiLT Commenius Netword

Agenda

• News and view from the region and beyond regarding language programmes for adults
• Workshop session: Teaching grammar - a pleasure or a pain?
• Resources and activities swop shop: bring along a resource/activity that has worked for you and your learners. Be prepared to demonstrate it!

Contact Ondra.nicholson@durham.gov.uk by Oct 4th to secure your place. Include

• name
• organisation
• job title
• address
• tel. number
• specific access requirements

Great opportunity to meet other MFL teachers from the area and network!!!


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