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September 15, 2023

Rubric Quick Guide: Levels and Point Values

Reading Time: 3 minutesThis quick guide provides directions and options related to level structure and assignment of point values for rubrics that reduce grade creep – See Updating...

Categories Assessing Learning/Assessment Quick Guides/Rubrics and Marking/Teaching

September 13, 2023

Active Learning on Zoom: Padlet

Reading Time: 3 minutesPromoting active participation in class is beneficial for students because they are incorporated into the activities and are contributors to their learning process. Essentially, students...

Categories Active Learning and Engagement/Online Synchronous/Teaching

September 6, 2023

Supports for Diversity across the Conestoga Community

Reading Time: 4 minutesBetween 2017 and 2021, Conestoga College saw a 350% increase in international students enrolled (ApplyBoard, 2022). Today, Conestoga is the most popular College in Canada...

Categories Diverse Identities/Diversity/Equity and Inclusion

September 6, 2023

The Success of International Students at Conestoga College

Reading Time: 4 minutesBy 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 minutesThis 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 minutesLearn 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 minutesLearn 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 minutesIcebreakers 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 minutesBefore 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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