Paving a Path for Digital Equity and Digital Transformation in Peel Region (conference session overview)
Published on: March 16, 2025
At the March 2025 Metropolis Conference I participated with Peel Newcomer Strategy Group (PNSG) on a panel presentation. If you weren't in the room, you may think you missed it. But, thankfully recently ran a similar panel and the 2024 P2P conference, virtually, so there is a recording. I didn't participate then, but I also have a recording of a very similar presentation I did on the topic of digital inclusion/equity and digital transformation in the sector.
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Addressing Newcomers’ Digital Literacy Gaps and Facilitating their Integration through Digital Education (webinar recording)
Published on: February 28, 2025
This February 2025 Pathways to Prosperity session provided 3 presentations explored language courses and teacher training designed to promote digital inclusion and support Canadian newcomers’ settlement.
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Navigating Newcomer's Insights: Using Data to Reach Newcomer Audiences (webinar recording)
Published on: February 5, 2025
In this February 2025 webinar, Refugee 613 presented the latest findings from MTM Newcomer's 4th annual survey.
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If Employment is the Holy Grail of Settlement, Why Aren’t We Better at It? (webinar recording)
Published on: February 1, 2025
Presented at the 2024 Pathways to Prosperity conference, this session explored the challenge of Newcomer barriers to employment and what we need to do better.
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Digital Transformation in the Settlement Sector – Past, Present and Possible Futures (webinar recording)
Published on: February 1, 2025
Presented at the 2024 Pathways to Prosperity conference, this session explored where we’ve been and where we are going when it comes to digital transformation in the settlement sector, as well as emerging and promising digital practices in service provision.
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Immigration Data 101 (webinar recording)
Published on: February 1, 2025
The January 2025 ARAISA webinar outlines four databases that provide immigration-related data that are useful for you in your work. For each database, you will learn what data is available, advantages and disadvantages, and tips and tricks for using this data.
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Working Smarter: Effective Material Production & Tailoring EAL Instruction to Individual Needs (webinar recording)
Published on: February 1, 2025
Tailoring instruction to meet the individual needs of EAL learners can be a complex task, particularly in LINC classes where students have diverse backgrounds, language levels, and learning styles. This session introduces participants to Roshi, a cutting-edge AI platform designed to support educators in creating and adapting materials with ease.
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Advanced digital technologies and settlement work (webinar recording)
Published on: December 27, 2024
In this December 2024 Wellesley Institute Community Knowledge Program webinar, panelists discussed their current projects in settlement work and how advanced digital technologies are currently being used to support newcomers to Canada.
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AI in Practice – Turning Challenges into Opportunities (webinar recording)
Published on: December 15, 2024
An ARAISA and ISANS collaboration, this November 2024 webinar is part of a series of webinars to address the dynamic and evolving subject of integrating AI in our sector. This session explores how AI tools can enhance language education in your instructional practice.
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