Faculty Learning Hub

September 6, 2023

The Success of International Students at Conestoga College

Reading Time: 4 minutes By Dr. Sara Kafashan and Dr. Nasreen Sultana Note: This post contains initial thoughts from Sara and Nasreen, Teaching & Learning Consultants who originally came...

Categories Teaching/Teaching International Students

September 4, 2023

Language Use in the Conestoga Classroom

Reading Time: 6 minutes This tip is to guide you in exploring how your comments and practices regarding use of the students’ first language (L1) in the classroom may impact an international student’s first experiences in Canada.

Categories Class Management/Diversity/Teaching International Students

August 24, 2023

Following Asynchronous Course Engagement

Reading Time: 4 minutes Learn about following students’ asynchronous course engagement using a variety of strategies and eConestoga tools.

Categories Active Learning and Engagement/Online Asynchronous/Teaching

August 23, 2023

7 Steps to Being “Present” as an Asynchronous Online Teacher

Reading Time: 3 minutes Learn about ways to guide, support, and assess student learning experiences in an asynchronous course.

Categories Active Learning and Engagement/Online Asynchronous/Teaching

August 8, 2023

Asynchronous Icebreakers

Reading Time: 4 minutes Icebreakers for the asynchronous online learning environment

Categories Active Learning and Engagement/Online Asynchronous/Teaching

August 3, 2023

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Assessment Statements for Students

Reading Time: 3 minutes Before we get started, please note: The college continues to update its guidelines for experimentation with genAI technologies in teaching and learning. Consult the AI...

Categories AI and Assessment/Assessing Learning/Assessment Quick Guides

August 3, 2023

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Categories Uncategorized

July 28, 2023

Five Resources to Help New Faculty get off to a Good Start

Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you brand new to teaching at Conestoga and need some help getting started? Maybe you’re not sure how to connect to the college network,...

Categories Faculty Services/New Faculty/Teaching

July 27, 2023

Considerations for Course Planning

Reading Time: 5 minutes These considerations for course planning can help guide faculty who are planning a new course or revising an existing course.

Categories Lesson and Course Planning/Teaching

July 26, 2023

Comprehension Checks

Reading Time: 7 minutes Teachers usually ask questions to check whether or not pupils understand what is being narrated to them. While this is an important reason for asking...

Categories Giving Feedback/Teaching