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November 22, 2022

Creating a Harmonized Assessment Tool for Capstone Projects

Reading Time: 4 minutesCapstone projects showcase students’ comprehensive learning. Conestoga’s Computer Science programs host a capstone project at the end of each semester – an opportunity for students to share the mobile apps, websites and automated project management systems they have produced for local businesses. Read on to review their process and feel free to share your own capstone experiences in the faculty...
Categories Effective Teaching/Faculty Stories/Lesson & Course Planning/Reflective Practice
November 1, 2021

Proposing, Designing, and Presenting Online – Robotics and Automation Capstone Projects

Reading Time: 3 minutesJohn Tielemans has been full-time with Conestoga College since 1998. With a background in physics and nuclear systems, he brings a strong desire to learn into his teaching. He is proud of watching students grow, excel and succeed from entry into the program through to completion with unique capstone projects. John is proud to be working with such a talented Engineering...
Categories Assessment Design & Development/EdTech for Active Learning/Effective Teaching/Faculty Stories/Modes of Delivery/Online Synchronous/Quality Assessment/Reflective Practice/Teaching with EdTech/Tech-Enhanced Teaching
August 26, 2021

Accommodating and Supporting Students with Disabilities: Conestoga Faculty Stories

Reading Time: 7 minutesStories curated by Elan Paulson and Sara Kafashan Increasing numbers of students with disabilities are attending colleges in Ontario (Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario, n.d.). In fact, from April 2017 to April 2018, we had 1,334 students with a disability at Conestoga College, and this number increased to 1,380 from April 2018 to April 2019. And, according to Conestoga’s 2021-2024 Strategic Plan (see p. 13), ensuring inclusivity to promote student academic, personal, and...
Categories Accessible Teaching/Effective Teaching/Faculty Stories/Reflective Practice
August 26, 2021

Cybersecurity for Teaching

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Baljeet Bilkhu, Faculty in Applied Computer Science and Information Technology Programs Having worked in the IT industry for the past 30 years after graduating from the University of Waterloo with a B.A. Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Baljeet Bilkhu has been sharing his experiences, knowledge and methods for a successful career with students at Conestoga College since 2016. During this...
Categories Effective Teaching/Faculty Stories/Online Synchronous/Reflective Practice/Teaching for Learning/Teaching with EdTech/Tech-Enhanced Teaching
July 26, 2021

Micro-Credentials as Building Blocks to Lifelong Learning  

Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Dorina Grossu, Professor (Contract), School of Workforce Development, Continuing Education, and Online Learning  My professional career focus, for the last 10 years, has directed me towards online education and technologies that are used to enhance our learning and life experiences. I was excited when I discovered that Conestoga was offering online micro-credential courses whose credits apply to a Post-Secondary Teaching certificate.   I decided to challenge myself and take the required course credits for this certificate program. So far, I have completed 24...
Categories Educational Development Opportunities/Effective Teaching/Faculty Stories/Reflective Practice
July 12, 2021

Empower Your Teaching with Ontario Extend

Reading Time: 2 minutesOffered by eCampusOntario, Ontario Extend is a free micro-credentialed learning program exploring emerging technologies and pedagogical practices. It includes six modules that equip educators with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to thrive in the digital landscape. Conestoga College has partnered with eCampusOntario to support online teacher training. After completing all six Ontario Extend modules (more details on the individual modules...
Categories Educational Development Opportunities/Effective Teaching/Reflective Practice
June 18, 2021

The Decisions I Make While Teaching Both Asynchronously and Synchronously: Stories From the Classroom

Reading Time: 3 minutesFaculty had to switch to remote teaching in March 2020. I was one of those teachers In this teaching story. While not teaching in person, there has been a constant tug of war in my mind between asynchronous materials and synchronous teaching content. How do I make a balance between asynchronously and synchronously delivered teaching materials? How do I make...
Categories Effective Teaching/Faculty Stories/Online Asynchronous/Online Synchronous/Reflective Practice
June 9, 2021

How Collaboration Across Disciplines Can Spice Up Learning

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Martha Terdik, Chris Arsenault and Cheryl Williams Martha Terdik teaches in the Bachelor of Public Relations Program (BPR). After a successful 25-year career in corporate communications, Martha enjoys mentoring the next generation of professional communicators.  Follow Martha on Twitter @marthaterdik. Chris Arsenault is the coordinator of the Journalism program at Conestoga College. Follow Chris on Twitter @chrisarsenaul. Cheryl Williams...
Categories Effective Teaching/Faculty Stories/Reflective Practice
May 31, 2021

Teaching for Social Good and Community Building

Reading Time: 2 minutesPaula Barrett teaches in Conestoga’s public relations programs. In the past three years, Paula has launched a student-run public relations agency, and engaged students in the Creative Day for Social Good, a two-day marathon where students produce creative work for 20+ charities. This past year has created new methods to teach and interact with students. Paula Barrett, professor and co-ordinator...
Categories Effective Teaching/Faculty Stories/Inclusive Teaching/Reflective Practice