Enhance teaching presence in your courses by including an effective welcome video. Practice using some of the functionality of video creation tools and practice creating a video. Learn how to change the permissions structure of the video, to allow it to be viewed in any course you post it to. Register for this workshop here.
In this session, we explore ways to deliver interactive lessons that engage students and support learning using some features of Zoom best suited for teaching and learning. Learn tips and strategies for sharing Zoom links in eConestoga, pulling attendance lists, annotating and demonstrating on shared screens, supporting and monitoring breakout room, and recording your Zoon session. Register for this workshop...
A good rubric or marking scheme can make all the difference for you and your students. Consider the possible impact on marking efficiency, fairness and consistency, and feedback for learners that a well-designed grading tool can offer. Join us to learn about key components of rubric and marking scheme design and how to incorporate these tools seamlessly into your eConestoga...
Join this workshop to consider the various facets of your role as an asynchronous online teacher. Discuss ideas for "being present" asynchronously to support students throughout the semester. Learn where to locate additional information and supports for delivering and supporting students in your asynchronous course. Register for this workshop here.
Are you looking to create the best assessment experience possible for your students? Designing supportive, engaging and authentic assessments for students is a critical component of curriculum design. Join this workshop to learn more about the important considerations for assessment development across a semester, including how best to ensure cultural relevance, adequate scaffolding, formative feedback and meaningful practice opportunities are...
What does it mean to learn online? What are strategies for designing an online course? In this workshop, we aim to help you answer these questions and consider what an online learning community can look like in your upcoming online course. Register for this workshop here
So you have been asked to develop a course! Join a Curriculum Consultant and a Teaching and Learning consultant to explore the necessary elements for a great course. The session will introduce course learning outcomes as well as the overall role of the course outline and its relationship to program standards. Considerations for planning lessons, assessments, and rubrics that other...
In this workshop, participants will receive an overview of intercultural teaching strategies and frameworks to support teaching international students. We will discuss the application of these strategies to a) getting to know international student learning needs, b) building a sense of belonging in a diverse classroom community, and c) ensuring materials are presented with an intercultural communication lens. We will...
In this workshop, we will explore key considerations for lesson planning in an online course and provide recommendations for writing content suitable for asynchronous delivery. Register for this workshop here
In this workshop, we will use an intercultural lens to examine common classroom management challenges and consider practical tips for overcoming them. We will discuss strategies for circumventing potential attendance issues from day one; identify the 3 golden rules for successful classroom management (and how to uphold them!) while maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment; and review the role...
During this workshop, we will explore strategies for preparing the model course shell to equip faculty for successful teaching in their upcoming term. Our discussions will revolve around intentional course shell design and the utilization of tools aimed at fostering consistency and creating engaging learning environments for students. Additionally, we will examine teaching approaches that enable faculty members to personalize...
One of the biggest challenges for international students is understanding the expectations of the various types of non-test assignments and also how testing occurs in outcomes-based learning. Faculty may struggle to mark work submitted in English that does not meet their expectations and may also struggle with their own biases. This workshop helps faculty with scaffolding for student success and...
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