March 28, 2023

Strengthen Your Teaching Through Instructional Skills Workshops (ISWs)

Reading Time: 2 minutesConestoga faculty can register for an Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) to enhance their lesson planning techniques and teaching practices. As of January 2023, the ISW is offered as a free, credited, course, one of two courses in the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) & Critically-Reflective Teaching micro-credential. Please see below for more details on the ISW, including what to expect, the...

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March 27, 2023

Active Learning on Zoom: Breakout Rooms

Reading Time: 4 minutesConestoga College encourages teamwork and collaboration in diverse groups where students can learn from each other. Small group discussions in person or virtually help promote peer-to-peer interaction, critical reflection, and perspective and content sharing. In this short video, we’ll see an example of how Lauren promotes collaborative work through the breakout room tool in Zoom.  Breakout group sessions may be...

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March 17, 2023

When Students are Absent From Class 

Reading Time: 6 minutesIdeas for ways to promote attendance and respond to absence. Use these tips throughout the semester.

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March 14, 2023

When Students are Absent from a Group Work Assignment 

Reading Time: 5 minutesIdeas for steps to take when a group member has been absent from a group assignment.

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March 8, 2023

When Students Don’t Answer Questions in Class

Reading Time: 6 minutesIdeas for reasons why students aren’t answering your questions in class and suggestions for ways to address them.

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March 1, 2023

Engage Learners

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEngage your learners throughout the course

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March 1, 2023

Promote Learning

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHelp students focus on learning outcomes and understand the relationship between readings, activities, and assignments.

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March 1, 2023

Manage and Monitor

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKeep track of what issues need to be addressed in the course and where students are in their progress.

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March 1, 2023

Start Your Online (Asynchronous) Course

Reading Time: < 1 minuteReady your asynchronous online course by reviewing the course, updating relevant areas, and ensuring the presence of the 5 Essential Elements.

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March 1, 2023

Share About You

Reading Time: < 1 minuteConsider ways to communicate your expertise in the industry, enthusiasm about the course topic, and care for your students.

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March 1, 2023

Humanize Learning

Reading Time: 2 minutesConsider ways to build connection, rapport, and community while promoting authentic voices and exchange.

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March 1, 2023

Engagement and Course Work Challenges

Reading Time: 4 minutesTips for getting help before you start your asynchronous course delivery.

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March 1, 2023

End Your Course

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWrap up your course by planning ahead for final assignment grading and highlighting what comes next for students

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February 21, 2023

Teaching and Learning Awards 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minuteRead on for details and instructions to submit an entry for each award.

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February 21, 2023

The Aubrey Hagar Distinguished Teaching Award

Reading Time: 4 minutesAubrey Hagar had a passion for education and learning, and this was evident throughout his personal and professional life. Aubrey’s professional career included contributions to Canadian Industries Limited, the University of Guelph, Campus Co-operative, Conestoga College, and Wellington County School Board, as well as many volunteer and community organizations. He was respected and admired by all who knew him for...

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