ACE 2024
Experiment, Elevate and Engage

We hope that you will join us in experimenting with this open-ended conference designed to elevate collaboration among educators and engage participants in innovative discussions about the adult learners' perspectives.

You don't need to commit to a workshop selection in advance...but you do need to register here. Please use an email address from an recognized educational institution. 

See this page for instructions if you are unfamiliar with the Gather platform.

8:30 to 9:00 Gathering and exploration of the platform

Starting at 8:30 the organizing committee members will be in the Gather space to welcome you and answer your questions about the platform.

9:00 to 10:00 Welcome & Keynote Address

Eramelinda Boquer

Eramelinda is a broadcast media professional (film, television, radio, etc.), an award-winning community advocate, and educator.  She looks forward to sharing her experiences, engaging with the attendees and starting some spirited discussions!

Eramelinda is on LinkedIn, Facebook,  and  X.

10:00 to 10:10 Health Break

10:10 to 12:00 Conversation Hubs

In the Gather space, you can move from one Conversation Hub to another at your convenience. You can spend as much time as you want in any of them. While there, you can actively participate, simply listen, or move on to another hub. The law of two feet applies.

Explore the descriptions below.

 ABC Connect for Learning Discover the Life Literacy Canada program and its free resources that facilitators can incorporate in their local plan to develop digital literacy. Ellie Tamura & Savanna Busia ABC Life Literacy Canada Adult General Education

Adult General Education 

Digital Choice Boards - Giving Students AGENCY Discover how choice boards can foster student engagement to create a mindset that lives on forever in a learner’s soul. Experience tried-and-true examples across the curriculum. Chris Colley & Carolyn Buteau LEARN/RECIT Consultants Adult General Education & Vocational Training

Adult General Education & Vocational Training

Belonging and Student Engagement Discover ways educators can foster an inclusive environment to ensure every student feels valued and connected, resulting in taking ownership of their learning. Micheline Ammar & Julie Robitaille Equipe Choc Pedagogical Consultants Adult General Education & Vocational Training

Adult General Education & Vocational Training

Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Discover how to use Storyline by Articulate  to create teacher-targeted online learning modules that focus on groups, scripts and group awareness tools. Nancy Zerabny Teacher & Education Technology Expert Adult General Education

Adult General Education

 Pocket-size Professional Development Discover tips, tricks and tools for VT Teachers that include ice-breakers, interactive lesson agendas, co-created recuperation plans......oh my! Robin Long VT Consultant Provincial Service Vocational Training

Vocational Training

Complementary Educational Services Discover the services orthopédagogiques for both the Adult General Education and  Vocational Training communities across Quebec. Lucie Tremblay Orthopédagogue - Services éducatifs complémentaires Adult General Education & Vocational Training

Adult General Education & Vocational Training

Chit Chat Zone Discover an open and free-form environment for engaging conversations, spirited debates, or thoughtful discussions on topics and events that hold significance to you, whether serious or the lighthearted. You, Me & Us Adult General Education & Vocational Training

Adult General Education & Vocational Training

What Can RÉCIT Do For You Discover how the RÉCIT consultants, both for Adult General Education and Vocational Training, can contribute to your professional development. Use this opportunity to talk to them about your specific needs. Avi, Giovanna, James, Marc, Paulette, & Sandra Adult General Education & Vocational Training

Adult General Education & Vocational Training