Teaching

July 28, 2023

Five Resources to Help New Faculty get off to a Good Start

Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you brand new to teaching at Conestoga and need some help getting started? Maybe you’re not sure how to connect to the college network,...

Faculty Services/New Faculty/Teaching

July 27, 2023

Considerations for Course Planning

Reading Time: 5 minutes These considerations for course planning can help guide faculty who are planning a new course or revising an existing course.

Lesson and Course Planning/Teaching

July 26, 2023

Comprehension Checks

Reading Time: 7 minutes Teachers usually ask questions to check whether or not pupils understand what is being narrated to them. While this is an important reason for asking...

Giving Feedback/Teaching

July 6, 2023

Active Learning on Zoom: Annotate

Reading Time: 3 minutes Opportunities to share reactions, expressions, and ideas are vital to the creation of a rich learning environment and classroom community. Even when classes are conducted...

Active Learning and Engagement/Online Synchronous/Teaching

July 5, 2023

When Students are Non-Responsive in Synchronous Online Classes

Reading Time: 6 minutes It can feel confusing or frustrating if a student attends your synchronous online class but does not join a breakout room or reply to you...

Class Management/Teaching

July 3, 2023

Developmental Observations of Teaching FAQ

Reading Time: 3 minutes A list of frequently asked questions about the developmental observation of teaching process at Conestoga

Educational Development Opportunities/Educator Development/observations/Reflective Practice/Teaching

July 3, 2023

Developmental Observations of Teaching

Reading Time: 2 minutes Information and materials overview for developmental observations of teaching

Educational Development Opportunities/Educator Development/observations/Reflective Practice

July 2, 2023

An Introduction to Case-Based Learning

Reading Time: 7 minutes The Case Research Committee (CRC) oversees the Open Access Teaching Case Journal (OATCJ) and the Case Research Development Program (CRDP) at Conestoga College, School of...

Active Learning and Engagement/Assessing Learning/Creating Assessments

June 26, 2023

Messaging Your Students

Reading Time: 5 minutes Tips for writing engaging email and announcement messages that will encourage students to take action.

Communicating With Students/Teaching