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. <a href="https://studentportal.conestogac.on.ca/StudentPortal/Default.aspx?mgid=0&smid=5&ssmid=0&Key=edv0520&CRSId=43569 ">Register for this workshop here.

This teaching basics workshop includes a) a brief description of common features and developmental characteristics of Ontario high school graduates, b) a chance to select and match the effective teaching practices for domestic first-year students, c) an opportunity to discuss realistic classroom scenarios with colleagues, d) a debrief that includes brainstorming strategies for supporting first-year domestic students. Register for this workshop here.

Many 1.5-generation domestic students began their education in Canada during middle or high school, navigating a unique blend of cultural and educational transitions. In the post-secondary phase, these students encounter distinct challenges and opportunities that set them apart from first-generation immigrants and Canadian-born peers. This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the transitional experiences of 1.5-generation students. Participants will learn...