Voc Talk Café

To join the live session on Zoom, click the yellow button at 15 h 30 on the day of the episode.

now from 15:30 to 16:30

Find all Voc Talk Café recordings compiled in its YouTube playlist.

The Voc Talk Café is a place where vocational training (VT) educators are invited to chat live about teaching a trade in today's world. It's a collaboration between VT.PROCEDE, the Après-cours website, RÉCIT VT and local pedagogical consultants.

The meetings are designed to be a safe space to receive information and discuss issues, concerns and successes in the VT community. The sessions begin with a 15-minute informational presentation, continue with 40 minutes for discussion and exploration, and conclude with a 5-minute "Teaching with Technology Inspiration" capsule.

The sessions are structured to allow for accessibility and diversity, with only the information part of the session being recorded and made available on the Après-cours FP website.

Each month, on the...

...First Monday

Dear Teacher Hotline is a space for VT educators to explore the design of practical tools for planning, piloting and evaluating. Participants use their experiences to customize the showcased tool to their program.

...second & fourth mondays

The Original Shop Talk delves into evolving aspects of specific trade sectors, like AI, automation, digitization or computerization. Participants share insights and strategies, fostering a deeper understanding of teaching trades in today's world.

...third monday

Digital Open Sandbox invites teachers to experiment with digital tools. The sessions offer instructions and hands-on practice, helping educators integrate technologies into their teaching and expand their technical skills.

...fifth monday

Starting in January 2025,🎙️Candid Mic 🎙️will provide an open forum for the VT community to address its own questions in real-time. Without a predetermined agenda, teachers and consultants collaborate to find solutions and share insights.

To join the live session on Zoom, click the yellow button at 15 h 30 on the day of the episode.

Calendar:

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is it?

Once a week, Mondays from 15:30-16:30, except on public holidays.

What is the goal?

The Voc Talk Café has 3 main goals:

Create a safe space to discuss ideas and issues around teaching a trade
Establish accessible lines of communication
Create a consultable resource BY trade teachers FOR teaching a trade

How do I access it?

On Mondays from 15:30-16:30, go to the Après-cours FP website, navigate to the Voc Talk Café page and click on the big, colourful button. It will open a Zoom link and you will be able to enter the session.

What if I can't attend?

If you miss the episode, you can read the key takeaways in the session agenda, check out the shared resource library, and watch the recorded presentation on the same website or dedicated YouTube channel.

How can I contribute?

To submit an idea for an episode or to get involved in its organization, you have three options: