Episode 50: Exploring Best Practices in Canadian Settlement Language Training

In this episode of the Avenue Canada Podcast, Matthias Sturm (Avenue) is joined by Marijke Geurts (Avenue) and Anita Premkumar (ISANS) to reflect on 'Best Practices for Synchronous Teaching in LINC/PBLA', a national research collaboration exploring effective online and blended instruction. They discuss the challenges and opportunities during the research, outcomes of the project and what learners said they needed most—digital skills, clear expectations, meaningful interaction, and varied multimedia tools. The conversation highlights the development of a practical Best Practices Guide and a flexible PD course, grounded in research, field testing, and instructor feedback from programs across Canada. For those interested, the 'Best Practices Guide' and the 'Best Practices for Synchronous/Blended Teaching - PD Course' are available on Avenue and Settlement Online (by ISANS). Please contact Anita Premkumar <[email protected]> or Marijke Geurts <[email protected]> to request access to the course. Length is 10:13.