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Please vote for a Fall Happy Hour meet-up date

Hi there Istanbul IN! We haven’t yet had a Fall Happy Hour to welcome everyone back from Summer. I would like to know which of these dates would be best for you. Location will most likely be Shine Cafe in … Continue reading

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Friday September 26th! Istanbul IN happy hour for the start of 2014-2015

We’re meeting to kick off the new 2014-2015 school year and to see some old friends and meet new people. Hope everyone can come by! We have a great new location with great beer, drinks and an awesome view. Come … Continue reading

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Istanbul IN June Networking Event in Kadikoy! Wednesday, June 18th

Please come and join us in our kick-off for the Summer season! This is a basic networking event open to all people working in Education in Istanbul. Please feel free to come and expand your community of practice, make some … Continue reading

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“How to Update and Globalize Your Personal Learning Network via Twitter” rescheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd

The March meeting was canceled due to protests in Taksim, but we have rescheduled for April 22nd! Please come join us to hear Karen Van Drie speak about how to become a more connected educator via Twitter! See previous event … Continue reading

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Meeting for March 11th rescheduled due to protests!

The meeting scheduled for tonight in Taksim has been rescheduled due to protests for Berkin Elvan. Please check back for more details soon. Best, Istanbul IN Team

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March Istanbul IN Meeting: “How to Update and Globalize Your Personal Learning Network via Twitter”

Karen Van Drie, our March speaker and Istanbul IN member, is a teacher, librarian and 21st century information expert. Karen’s blog, “Empty Nest Expat” has been lauded as one of the best expat blogs published. Her twitter stream at @emptynestexpat … Continue reading

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Thursday, January 9th, 2014 Join Istanbul IN to learn about X-Word Grammar!

This Thursday, the Istanbul Instructors’ Network will be having a free educational session about how to teach grammar. Our very own Brooks Emerson will be speaking about the use of the “X-word Grammar” technique – see details below.  January 9th … Continue reading

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Wednesday, November 13th Istanbul IN Meeting: Turkish HR Law

This meeting will bring together a panel of experienced Turkish Lawyers to answer legal questions and give an overview of HR Law in Turkey, as it relates to you. Location: Taxim Hill Hotel – Hill Terrace Restaurant (top floor), Taksim … Continue reading

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Next Thursday, 9/12 – Istanbul IN meets for the September school start

Our very own Magi Ridley will be helping us understand the in’s and out’s of the IELTS English Language exam, which is so popular in Turkey. Magi is an experienced IELTS instructor and teacher trainer, as well as a freelance … Continue reading

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June 1st event postponed due to events for Gezi Park Istanbul

The June 1st IELTS event has been postponed due to the events around Occupy Gezi Park and subsequent warnings and public transport closures. This event will be rescheduled for some time in July. Stay safe and stay strong! Istanbul IN … Continue reading

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