Pathway – Orienting to Technology at Conestoga

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Welcome to Conestoga! As part of your initial welcome to the college, you’ve likely received some information about the technical supports and services available to you, including:

  • Your email address and default password;
  • Some information about our Microsoft365 apps and your use of them;
  • Access to the Employee and Student Portals;

However, you may be looking for a “big picture” view of the rest of the supports and services. This pathway aims to provide that.

Teaching and Learning Conestoga. (2022, November 25). Orientation to Tech at Conestoga [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_lCO2cBNts

What’s Next?

You might also want to learn a bit more on how to pull your class lists and other things you can do in the Employee Portal, or about other technology-related tasks. Consult some of the following resources to help:

Jess Wilkinson

Jesslyn is an Educational Technology Consultant at Conestoga. An Ontario Certified Teacher, and holding a M. Ed. and B.Ed., Jesslyn researches and promotes new technologies for faculty to enhance pedagogical practices. She brings to the role her experience as a Google and Microsoft certified technology trainer and as a classroom teacher in South Korea, Mongolia, and Ontario, focusing on special education and assistive learning technologies. She is available for workshops, consultations, and support with using technology in higher education contexts.