Author: Sherri Steele

Sherri Steele, Ph.D (Medical Science), has has been an educator and leader in the Ontario College system for her entire career. She completed a PhD in Medical Science from the University of Toronto. Sherri specializes in coordinating our micro credentials and assessment topics among different schools.

May 8, 2024

Exploring SoTL: Enhancing Learning and Teaching through Research

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post was authored by Dr. Launa Gauthier, Teaching and Learning’s new SoTL Consultant. Have you ever found yourself frustrated over classroom challenges, pondering student...

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October 26, 2023

Proctoring Technologies for Test & Exams

Reading Time: 3 minutesEffective test and exam proctoring is an important part of the work that we do as faculty to ensure integrity and create supportive spaces for...

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September 15, 2023

Rubric Quick Guide: Levels and Point Values

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis quick guide provides directions and options related to level structure and assignment of point values for rubrics that reduce grade creep – See Updating...

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August 3, 2023

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Assessment Statements for Students

Reading Time: 3 minutesBefore we get started, please note: The college continues to update its guidelines for experimentation with genAI technologies in teaching and learning. Consult the AI...

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August 3, 2023

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July 7, 2023

Advising Students on Detection Software Used in Assessments

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis guide is provided to you by Teaching and Learning and the Privacy Office at Conestoga. Messaging to Students on Detection Software Used in Assessments...

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July 15, 2022

Pathway – Helping Students to Understand Assignments in Your Course

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis learning pathway video introduces new faculty to some important ideas and considerations for ensuring that their students understand the assignments in their course. Helpful...

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September 23, 2021

Grading Bias: Making Marking More Equitable for All Learners

Reading Time: 5 minutes“As a profession, teaching is full of well-intentioned individuals deeply committed to seeing all [students] succeed.” Staats, C. (2016) Student learning, growth, development, and ultimate...

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May 27, 2021

Making the Essential Elements Work for Students

Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Sherri Steele and Joel Beaupré, Teaching & Learning Consultants At Conestoga, students are supported in their courses through the use of a Learning Management...

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