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Planned for learners by learners at The Learning Centre Literacy Association

Planned for learners by learners at The Learning Centre Literacy Association. Anna Marie opened the day with guitar music. At our conference, we hoped:. - it would be inspiring for you. - it would enrich your mind. - you would be encouraged to stay on your literacy journey.

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Planned for learners by learners at The Learning Centre Literacy Association

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  1. Planned for learners by learners at The Learning Centre Literacy Association

  2. Anna Marie opened the day with guitar music.

  3. At our conference, we hoped: - it would be inspiring for you - it would enrich your mind - you would be encouraged to stay on your literacy journey - you could celebrate your success - you could help to get the word out about literacy - every one of you felt welcomed and valued - you would meet new friends and have fun! - you would feel hopeful when you left - you felt that this was not our conference – but yours!

  4. Three students from the U of A helped us get ready for the conference.

  5. … and Phil is here working with Jenny to prepare one of the workshops.

  6. We had subcommittees, but we still worked together. Here Lil and Jan show Pat C. their work on the media committee.

  7. Here Dwight is talking to a potential workshop facilitator on speakerphone.

  8. Candice from Literacy Alberta and volunteers helped at the registration table.

  9. The conference organizers welcomed everyone.

  10. We added music to the morning by singing a song with Mary to get us going.

  11. Debbie and Phil were the M.C.s for the event.

  12. Laurie Greenwood was our keynote speaker.

  13. In the morning we had workshops. This one was Tutors and Learners Working Together, a panel discussion.

  14. Using Movement to Support Learning

  15. Move the Body, Stretch the Mind with Yoga

  16. Bouncing Back from Hard Times

  17. Write to Literacy

  18. There were more sessions after a great lunch. This one was Tips to Improve Reading.

  19. Bringing the Whole Self to Learning Through Art

  20. Speaking with Confidence

  21. Embracing Yourself

  22. We also had childcare.

  23. After the workshops, we got back together for a Celebration of Learning.

  24. Carol from ECALA hosted this part.

  25. Author Marina Endicott talked about her book, New Year’s Eve. Then Theresa surprised her with a gift. We gave gifts to all the speakers and workshop leaders.

  26. Pat gave a speech about inspirational people.

  27. Many students, including Danny, talked about their learning journeys.

  28. We drew names for door prizes.

  29. The prizes were donated by our sponsors.

  30. A group from PALS did Readers’ Theatre.

  31. Even Mayor Mandel was there.

  32. People had a really good time!

  33. After the conference, people said: - “Everyone was so happy, excited, and enthusiastic.” - “It was so good to experience learner leadership.” - “I liked meeting other tutors and learners from the other centres.” - “I would love to come to another conference. I really enjoyed myself.” - “Have it once a week!”

  34. The Edmonton Journal wrote an article about the The Edmonton Journal wrote an article about the conference.

  35. We made the conference a success by working together, like Kevin and Debbie did here. We couldn’t have done it without supporting each other.

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