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Lunch & Learn Sessions
Essential Digital Tool Features & Tips:
30-Minute Lunch & Learn Sessions Starting in April
Contact Monika or use the contact form to find out more.
Discover a fresh way to enhance your teaching practice! Join our interactive 30-minute Lunch & Learn sessions designed especially for adult literacy educators. Explore innovative digital tool features, learn practical tips, and uncover special settings that can help you support your learners more effectively.
What to Expect
- Six 30-Minute Sessions: Enjoy quick, focused sessions delivered via Zoom throughout the year.
- Hands-On Demonstrations: See live, practical demonstrations of the latest digital tools.
- Actionable Strategies: Gain tips, resources, and strategies tailored to your teaching needs.
- Interactive Q&A: Engage in real-time discussions and share insights with fellow practitioners.
Who Should Attend
- Adult Literacy Educators: Enhance your efficiency and effectiveness with digital tools.
- Tech-Savvy Educators: Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in educational technology.
For any questions, please contact Monika at monika@alphaplus.ca.
Dates & Topics
SPRING SESSIONS
Zoom Features and Tips
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 12:30–1:00 pm
[Click here to Register]
Learn how to update your Zoom, use the AI companion, manage captions and transcripts, and explore features like reactions, spotlight, pin options, meeting timers, whiteboard, sharing layouts, settings, recordings, Zoom Apps, and more.
Canva Features and Tips
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 12:30–1:00 pm
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Discover how to create designs from scratch—be it presentations, flyers, or social media posts. Build your brand kit with preferred fonts and logos, invite team members, share designs, and leverage templates, AI tools, and advanced editing features such as background removal.
FALL & WINTER SESSIONS
Help shape our future topics! Save these dates and [click here to suggest a tool or topic] for upcoming sessions:
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12:30–1:00 pm – Topic TBD (Pre-register)
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 12:30–1:00 pm – Topic TBD (Pre-register)
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 12:30–1:00 pm – Topic TBD (Pre-register)
- Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 12:30–1:00 pm – Topic TBD (Pre-register)
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