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February 19, 2025

Accessibility Considerations in the Development of an Asynchronous Course

Reading Time: 4 minutesOne of the most important considerations in developing an asynchronous course is ensuring it is accessible to all learners. Accessibility is particularly essential for supporting self-directed learners in the asynchronous learning environment, as it empowers them to have control of their learning experiences. While some learners may disclose their need for accommodations, many will not, making it important to proactively...
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February 18, 2025

Journey to Mastery: Stages of Teaching Professionalism from Novice to Expert

Reading Time: 4 minutesMany teacher educators refer to the initial years of teaching as the “swimming and surviving” phase for new teachers. The most significant difference between novice and expert teachers lies in their ability to interpret and manage classroom complexities (Wolff et al., 2016). To understand the process of teacher development, it is essential to recognize the stages a teacher progresses through,...
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February 6, 2025

Chris Lamarucciola Teaches Workplace Skills Through Hands-On Industry Experiences

Reading Time: 4 minutesChris Lamarucciola, Conestoga College Esports Manager, has been working in the Esports industry for nine years. In college, studying event marketing, he was introduced to the competitive Esports scene, where he started a grassroots organization which eventually became Parabellum Esports. Parabellum went on to become a leader in the Canadian Esports sector with a North American Pro League team in Rainbow...
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February 3, 2025

Celebrating Black History Month

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs we move into Black History Month, it is a time for Canadians to celebrate the immense achievements and valuable contributions of Black Canadians throughout history. Regardless of where you are in your learning journey, Black History Month provides additional opportunities to confront anti-black racism and to work toward black inclusion in higher education. We encourage all Conestoga faculty to commit to learning about anti-black racism to foster black inclusion.
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January 28, 2025

Incorporating Interactive Learning in Asynchronous Courses

Reading Time: 3 minutesInteractivity is a key consideration when developing an asynchronous course. Incorporating interactive tools and activities helps foster students’ active engagement and reduces the risk of passive learning. Interactivity refers to students’ ability to actively engage with course materials through tools, collaborative assignments, and dynamic activities. Rather than passively consuming information, students are invited to participate, respond, and engage with the...
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January 21, 2025

Designing Meaningful Asynchronous Lessons

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs you embark on developing your asynchronous online course, you likely already have a course outline, an instructional plan, a mapped evaluation strategy, and a thoughtful approach rooted in backward design. So, what comes next? The next critical step is designing your weekly lessons and crafting lesson plans specific to your asynchronous learners. This phase requires careful planning to ensure...
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January 13, 2025

Validating Student Responses During Class

Reading Time: 6 minutesWe’ve all been there… It’s the start of class, let’s say week 5, and you’re engaging students in a pre-assessment activity–asking them to recall what was shared in class last week before moving on to new content. Let’s imagine you’re teaching a class about the digestive system in the Practical Nursing program, and you pose a question to the class...
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January 9, 2025

Navigating Religious Accommodation Requests

Reading Time: 7 minutesBy: Dr. Sara Kafashan and Dr. Lauren Spring, with Sandrine Uwimana  Some faculty may feel caught off guard if/when student requests for religious accommodations come their way. When navigating such religious accommodation requestions, it is imperative for Conestoga faculty to not only adhere to Conestoga’s Religious Holy Day and Spiritual Observance Policy and Procedure, but also the Ontario Human Rights...
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January 8, 2025

Bob Carder Engages Students with an Eco-Friendly Curriculum

Reading Time: 3 minutesBob Carder – Professor in Conestoga’s Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program My career path has been varied and includes food service, trades, management, business ownership and teaching. In all of these there have been several things in common. First, in each case, I spent time educating myself about the industry and processes to become a valuable contributor to...
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January 7, 2025

Backwards Design Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs you begin planning your asynchronous course, it’s important to think about what makes an online course effective. Successful courses are accessible, flexible, engaging, and designed with self-directed learners in mind. A crucial first step is defining clear learning outcomes, which will serve as the foundation for your assessments, learning activities, and content creation. Using a structured framework to manage...
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December 18, 2024

How Gamification Supports Learning

Reading Time: 6 minutesGamification is incorporating game elements into non-game contexts. In education, this often involves using game elements like points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges to make learning more active, interactive, and enjoyable. By turning traditional educational activities into game-like experiences, educators can create a more dynamic and engaging learning environment. In this post, you’ll find some evidence that supports the use of...
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December 15, 2024

Universal Design for Learning: An Introduction

Reading Time: 3 minutesThink back to when you were in school – elementary through post-secondary.  How often were you given opportunities to showcase how you learned that was best for you?  If your formal education was anything like my own, you likely had few opportunities to demonstrate your learning beyond the traditional paper-and pencil.  But times have changed! And Universal Design for Learning...
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December 11, 2024

Food for Thought: An End-of-Year Reading List for Decolonization and Indigenization in Our Courses

Reading Time: 3 minutesEngaging in Truth and Reconciliation in educational spaces begins and continues with listening, which can also take the form of reading! For those of us who would like to take time to listen and/or read and reflect over the next few weeks, some of us in Teaching and Learning have recommended texts which have impacted us in the last year. 
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