As the holiday season is about to start, English Online sends you this newsletter to share updates on REALIZE! 2015 -  2nd National Online Forum for English as an Additional Language (EAL) / English as a Second Language (ESL) Professionals in Canada that is taking place on January 23 and 24, 2015. The event is FREE!
Currently, the REALIZE team is finalizing the Forum Schedule and anticipates it to go live soon.
Friday sessions will run from 9 a.m.CST to 4:30 p.m. CST, Saturday sessions - from 10 a.m.CST to 3 p.m. CST. Check our website often and follow us on Twitter and professional networks for updates! We have a line-up of featured presenters to share their knowledge, expertise and passion for teaching with you at the Forum.

Join REALIZE Group on Tutela to engage in conversations around Forum sessions with our presenters!

Besides concurrent sessions, the Forum will expand to give you more networking opportunities. Based on last year participant feedback, we are incorporating "Water Cooler Chats" and Q&A sessions with subject experts.

We count on your active participation!

Registration only takes 3 minutes of your time and in return you will receive:

• REALIZE! Forum updates delivered to your inbox
• Training and technical support in connection with the Forum
• Finalized Forum schedule (December 2014)
• Instructions to access live sessions (January 2015)
• Important emails in case of any contingency

To provide you with a pleasant experience attending the REALIZE 2015 Forum, all registered participants are encouraged to participate in one of the drop in orientation sessions.

Come to check your devices and learn valuable information on what to expect from the REALIZE 2015 Forum!

Visit REALIZE Forum Website and explore many ways you can participate in the event. Our Tips and Tools section will give you ideas on how to prepare for the Forum and maximize your learning experience. There you will find participant checklist and training schedules, downloadable manuals, video tutorials, suggestions for larger groups and group PD.

In addition to that, check the website for upcoming sections with more tips on using social media for the Forum, digital badges, certificates of participation and much more!

If you have questions or need personalized assistance with regard to the REALIZE Forum, please contact

• Natalia Aleko - naleko@myenglishonline.ca or
• Yuliana Bagan -  ybagan@myenglishonline.ca