What motivates students to attend remote classes, whether live or asynchronous? What’s the difference between gaining students’ attention and earning their engagement? What are the signs and reasons for student disengagement? In this workshop, we will explore these questions and discuss strategies to promote engagement, build community, and ultimately support the retention of students who are continuously adapting to the...

There's no denying that generative and assistive AI tools are catalysts for change in higher education. There is much discussion about how these tools impact assessment and academic integrity, but less exploration of the impact they have on Teacher-Student relationships. In this workshop, participants will be invited to reflect on important questions about trust, values, transparency, and power dynamics in...

We all have preferences on how we learn best, including your students. How might you tailor your teaching to bring out the best in every student? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help give all your students equitable opportunities to succeed by offering flexible ways to learn and demonstrate their knowledge. In this workshop, you will learn practical tips and...

Generational diversity is commonplace in work settings, but how common is it in the college classroom? In this workshop, we will look at the growing evidence for generational diversity in post-secondary education. We will take a closer look at the learnings needs of teenage students, direct-entry students, and mature students. We will explore how generational differences impact an educator’s style...

When we relate content within the context of a real, or realistic situation, content can resonate more with students. In this workshop participants are asked to think about a concept they have to teach and a situation where it might be found in the work environment. Participants will examine some examples of anecdotes, identify key attributes and, using a framework,...

When we relate content within the context of a real, or realistic situation, content can resonate more with students. In this workshop participants are asked to think about a concept they have to teach and a situation where it might be found in the work environment. Participants will examine some examples of anecdotes, identify key attributes and, using a framework,...

In this workshop we will define practical wisdom and trace its evolution from Ancient Greece to your classroom and the work world today. Through analyzing specific examples of practical wisdom in action in industry we will paint a clearer picture of how and when it aligns with course learning outcomes. We’ll identify strategies for incorporating practical wisdom learning opportunities into...

We all want our students to learn important ideas, concepts, and skills from our courses long after we teach them. Even better if they can transfer this learning to new situations! In this workshop you will learn how memory works, how we learn and forget, and how to make important learning from your courses more ‘permanent’. Then, using UDL principles,...

Ever wondered how to translate your course outcomes into great learning activities? This workshop looks at ways Bloom's taxonomy can help you choose effective learning activities that align with your course outcomes. Register for this workshop here.

In this workshop, participants will be guided through the step-by-step process of developing a SoTL project. We’ll discuss an overview of research questions, research design and data collection methods. Participants will spend some time exploring how Generative AI can support different stages of the research process. Participants will be given a SoTL project planning template to take away from the...

When we relate content within the context of a real, or realistic situation, content can resonate more with students. In this workshop participants are asked to think about a concept they have to teach and a situation where it might be found in the work environment. Participants will examine some examples of anecdotes, identify key attributes and, using a framework,...

In this workshop, participants will explore strategies for supporting student learning in high-stakes end of term assessments, including final exams and major summative assignments. We will focus on small but meaningful practices faculty can introduce in their courses in the final weeks of term to prepare students academically for end of term assessments, while mitigating learner anxiety and cultivating strong...

This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of active learning, grounded in the principles of constructivist learning theory and the cognitive science of learning. Participate in this workshop to examine the use of active learning strategies in teaching and identify their potential to support the learning of a diverse range of students. Join us to enhance your teaching methods and enrich...

In this introductory workshop, participants will explore the fundamental principles of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) also known as teaching and learning research. We'll examine the overall process for developing an impactful SoTL research project. Participants will learn how to transform their teaching-related inquiries into researchable questions and envision a project that helps them explore improvements and impacts...

This course will provide a high-level overview of using, understanding and interpreting Turnitin and its various features on eConestoga. During the two-hour workshop, participants will learn the best practice to set up Turnitin on their course shell, examine examples of similarity scores and understand the new AI detector. Register for this workshop here.

In this workshop, participants will explore strategies for supporting student learning in high-stakes end of term assessments, including final exams and major summative assignments. We will focus on small but meaningful practices faculty can introduce in their courses in the final weeks of term to prepare students academically for end of term assessments, while mitigating learner anxiety and cultivating strong...

In-class proctored tests and exams offer the opportunity to measure student learning in the moment, under observation. They can also present you with challenges upholding integrity and can cause uncertainty in responding in the moment if you suspect a student has cheated. In this workshop, we will explore options and scenarios for in-class proctoring of tests and exams, and discuss...

This workshop invites you to explore the potential for assumptions and biases to negatively impact grading practices. We will reflect on our own experiences, as well as look to the literature to support self-awareness. We will discuss proven practices in grading and assessment design that can work to mitigate challenges. Let’s come together to explore how we can begin to...