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...