Workshops

The following is a list of workshops offered at our next Annual Conference. More details will be added to this page as they become available. Stay tuned!

Three Concepts Driving a Wellness Initiative in EAP Programming

Anouchka Plumb, Manager, Languages Programs, Department of Continuing Education, University of Windsor

Grounded in the concepts of inspiration, movement and transformation, MindFlow is an EAP program feature familiarizing students with mindfulness techniques to promote optimal mental health practices. Preparing students for academic English language proficiency and equipping them with skills that strengthen mental rigour serve as important steps in building resiliency.

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Director, Business Development, Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

The ICEF Agent Barometer 2019 Results

Chris Paredes, Business Development Manager, Western Canada, ICEF
Robin Garcha, Business Development Manager, Eastern Canada, ICEF

Since 2007, ICEF has partnered with i-graduate to conduct an annual survey on the opinions of education agents about the international education industry. The session will report on the latest findings of the 2019 ICEF Agent Barometer with a particular focus on those results most relevant to US and Canadian educators. The study uncovers the latest trends in student mobility and will address such questions as:

• How many students do agents around the world recruit per year?
• What are the trends?
• Is there any market re-direction?
• Is the attractiveness of study destinations changing?
• How can education institutions market themselves more efficiently?

Mental Health Concerns Are Growing with the International Student Population

Christina Furtado, Account Manager, keep.meSAFE

This session will provide educators with the information they need to support students with mental health and addiction problems, discussing the warning signs, the importance of early recognition, and effective classroom strategies.

The Words You Can't Hear: Cultural Communication Differences - Aligning Global Competence Training and Language Learning

Molly Stern, Coordinator, Educational Products, AFS Intercultural Programs
John Taplin, President and CEO, Global Village Calgary

In this session, participants will learn about the Global Competence Certificate (GCC) education program and how it supports language learners. The presenters will uncover the benefits of global competence curriculum in an English Language Learner setting with a case study featuring Global Village Calgary and early adopter of the GCC, John Taplin, who will highlight his experience with the GCC and language learning. Participants will be invited to view a few of GCC modules that teach learners to tune in to all the other forms of communication that are taking place in an intercultural setting, and sample a few of the engagement activities that are a part of the GCC's program.

Kale & Massages Aren't Enough: Understanding the Cost of Caring

Jennifer Wilson, Managing Director, Canada Homestay Network

We may not be paramedics or police officers, but we have all dealt with the stress of caring for others, faced dwindling resources, and struggled with work/life balance in international education. Join us for an interactive workshop that goes beyond the usual self-care strategies to provide research-based tools and resources to support your work.

How Self-Taught Coders Can Change Schools

Ishmael Johnson, Centre Director, Stafford House Calgary

Frustrated by lineups of students waiting to speak with administrators, an amateur coder and developer created an online appointment system. This initial baby step has turned into a robust and comprehensive tracking system used internationally for thousands of students annually for all aspects of the student journey.

Context Matters: Choosing the Right Language Test

Jennifer Flasko, Content Development Lead, Test Operations, Paragon Testing Enterprises
Katharine Wallace, Scoring Lead, Test Operations, Paragon Testing Enterprises

There are many language tests that assess students’ English language abilities. Some assessments are discrete-point tests. Others engage examinees in tasks. A third type take an integrated, task-based approach. This presentation aims to increase participants' language assessment literacy and inspire critical evaluation of language testing methods used in different contexts.

Finding and Implementing a New Placement Test

Janet Zlotnik, Project Leader, Academic Support Planning, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Pete Novak, Country Manager: USA/Canada, Cambridge Assessment English, a non-teaching department of Cambridge University

Finding and implementing a new placement test can be tricky. The presenters will describe the steps BCIT is going through in switching placement tests. They will start by describing the context, explain why a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)-based placement test was chosen, and then discuss the criteria applied to the selection of Linguaskill. After going through an overview of Linguaskill, they will describe the piloting and what they have learned.

Computer-Delivered IELTS: Same IELTS, More Choice (including Coronavirus IELTS update

Sabiha Khuram and Mónica Aguirre, IELTS

This session will give participants an overview of computer-delivered IELTS. This new version of the IELTS test gives more choice to the test-taker, while retaining the same test format. Participants will: understand the benefits of Computer-Delivered IELTS; see examples of the computer-delivered test format; and gain access to preparation material & test tips. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding computer-delivered IELTS. This presentation will also highlight current arrangements being taken regarding IELTS testing due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.

A Revised TOEFL iBT®? What's Up With That?

Marian Crandall, Associate Director, ETS Global Client Relations, ETS TOEFL

The TOEFL program has introduced changes to the TOEFL iBT test that offer a better testing experience and provide more information to score users. This session will discuss the research done to support these changes, how the changes can improve outcomes, and the resources ETS provides to support academic English instruction.