Workshops on Effective Teaching

Teaching and Learning offers workshops on effective teaching to help faculty develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes which help ensure successful teaching.

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We welcome suggestions on promising trends in post-secondary education or other pedagogy topics you feel would enhance your teaching. Please e-mail teachingandlearning@conestogac.on.ca, and we will keep you apprised of any new workshop developments.


Part-time faculty are paid $40/hour for completing a workshop. To be paid this rate, you must:

  • Log in to a workshop’s Zoom link with your Conestoga credentials. You will be authenticated when you enter the Zoom room and asked to change your name to the preferred name you use at the college;
  • Be a part-time faculty (part-time, partial load or sessional) with an active or pending teaching contract at the time you attend a workshop;
  • Attend all workshop hours or half hours; and
  • Complete any workshop activities. Workshops will only be paid for complete attendance and participation. 

Note: Payment will be made for attending a unique workshop once, even if you decide to attend again to learn more. Once a month, contracts will be created to provide compensation for the completion of workshops from the prior month. Upon your approval of the contract, the funds will appear on your pay stub within a month.

Support staff and administrators teaching part-time at Conestoga and taking the mandatory courses or any EDV workshops outside their typical work hours are eligible for the $40/hour.


Please follow the instructions below to register for workshops on the Student Portal. If you experience difficulty with registration, please e-mail teachingandlearning@conestogac.on.ca with your requested workshop title and section number, and we’ll register you, on your behalf.

  1. Log in to the Student Portal using your employee number, and provided password.
  2. Select the Browse Continuing Education Courses tab.
  3. In the search box, type in the EDV code of the workshop you wish to attend, based on the list below.
  4. Select Search for Courses below the search box.
  5. On the Course Details page, choose the option that best suits your schedule.
  6. Select Add to Cart.
  7. Select Checkout and Enroll.
  8. Finally, Confirm your address.
  9. Select Save.

Academic Offences in the Age of AI – (EDV0056)

Facilitated by Sherri Steele and Ada Sharpe

Join a conversation and get some preliminary advice on required and optional processes when you believe an academic offence related to AI may have occurred.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Wed., Oct. 116:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.EDV0056 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Assessment Re-Design to Support the Optional Use of AI – (EDV0132)

Does your field require students to know how to leverage some aspects of generative AI? This session will be an opportunity to review and share ideas that allow students to choose between using AI or completing a task without it. We will dig into some of the challenges and considerations such a choice may give rise to as well as the benefits of starting to explore student AI use in assessments.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Thurs., Oct. 56:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.EDV0132 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Wed., Oct. 1112:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.EDV0132 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Oct. 1910:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0132 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Tues., Oct. 2410:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.EDV0132 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Boosting Success with Asynchronous Online Discussion Forums – (EDV0035)

This workshop explores ways to boost the success of asynchronous online forums activities. We will consider how to foster meaningful responses and collaborative discussion in the forum. We will also review strategies for supporting students to make posts that are timely, respectful, and authentic. Faculty will benefit most from this workshop if they come with some prior knowledge of discussion forums; find self-guided resources by searching the eConestoga Faculty Support page.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Tues., Oct. 33:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.EDV0035 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Tues., Oct. 1010:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0035 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Wed., Oct. 1810:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0035 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Oct. 2611:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.EDV0035 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Creating Rubrics to Promote Rigour and Integrity – (EDV0129)

In this workshop, we will focus on two key aspects of rubric design. We will examine strategies to a) prevent grade creep, and b) promote fairness and rigour in the marking of assessments. We will look at rubrics for 3 very different types of submissions: reports, case study analyses, and reflections.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Tues., Oct. 311:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.EDV0129 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Fri., Oct. 1310:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0129 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Oct. 192:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.EDV0129 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Fri., Oct. 2710:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0129 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

From “Sage on the Stage” to “Guide on the Side”: What is Student-centred Teaching Anyway? – (EDV0134)

In this workshop we’ll explore history related to how and why student –centred teaching has taken hold in post-secondary classrooms and discuss strategies to encourage active, collaborative, and inquiry-based learning.

This workshop will highlight the relationship between student-centred teaching and dialogic classroom interactions; authentic assessment; and critical thinking. Participants will address common misconceptions about student-centred pedagogies based on examples of constructivist teaching in action.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Wed., Oct. 41:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.EDV0134 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Wed., Oct. 1110:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0134 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Fri., Oct. 2011:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.EDV0134 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Oct. 263:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.EDV0134 – Section 4 of Spring 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Introduction to Panopto for Teaching – (EDV0270)

Are you interested in creating videos you can use and reuse in your courses? Conestoga has recently licensed Panopto, a full feature video service for exactly this! Create screenshares, role plays, equipment demonstrations, whiteboard diagram demonstrations and more. Use Panopto much like YouTube to create, edit, transcribe and share videos, but with the added benefit of unlimited storage and retention, and integration and analytics with your eConestoga courses. Work on a brief sample video, and gain some hands on experience building videos in Panopto. Learn some principles of educational video creation along side technical tips and leave with greater confidence in creating your own teaching and learning videos.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Tues., Oct. 311:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.EDV0270 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Keep Students Coming to Class – (EDV0904)

What motivates students to attend remote classes, whether live or asynchronous? What’s the difference between gaining students’ attention and earning their engagement? What are the signs and reasons for student disengagement? In this workshop, we will explore these questions and discuss strategies to promote engagement, build community, and ultimately support the retention of students who are continuously adapting to the realities of learning remotely.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Wed., Oct. 411:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.EDV0904 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Oct. 126:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.EDV0904 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Tues., Oct. 1711:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.EDV0904 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Mon., Oct. 2311:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.EDV0904 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Learning on the Land: What is Land-Based Learning? – (EDV0001)

Come to the Grand River land – the Pioneer Tower located at 300 Lookout Lane in Kitchener and experience land-based learning firsthand. Learn why the land is so central to Indigenous ways of knowing. Be prepared with walking shoes or boots, a blanket to sit on, a water bottle, and dress accordingly for the weather.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Thurs., Oct. 1212:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.EDV0001 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Oct. 2610:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0001 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Make Your Lessons “Bloom”! – (EDV0127)

This workshop will help you to derive the benefits of using Bloom’s Taxonomy in your lesson planning and delivery. We will explore how low to high level thinking skills can be activated, practiced and measured using active learning strategies and formative assessments.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Fri., Sept. 2910:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0127 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Managing Student Engagement – Planning, Considerations and Strategies – (EDV0029)

Students come with a variety of learning preferences, needs and backgrounds. This workshop will explore information and practical strategies to help you reach the wide variety of students in your class.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Wed., Oct. 47:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.EDV0029 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Tues., Oct. 179:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.EDV0029 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Sat., Oct. 289:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.EDV0029 – Section 5 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Nov. 23:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.EDV0029 – Section 6 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Managing Your Marking – (EDV0100)

How do you manage your marking? Join this workshop to discuss what inspires your marking process, what tools help you to manage your marking time and volume, and how your marking strategies can have a meaningful impact on students. By the end of this workshop, you will take away some workable solutions to address a range of marking challenges.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Thurs., Oct. 52:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.EDV0100 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Tues., Oct. 103:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.EDV0100 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Wed., Oct. 1811:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.EDV0100 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Tues., Oct. 242:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.EDV0100 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Positive Classroom Management: Seven Strategies for Success – (EDV0790)

In this workshop, you will learn some pro-active techniques for engaging students and creating a positive learning culture. Practical ideas and resources will be shared that can be implemented in your next class. Advice for what to do if incidents occur despite your planning will also be shared.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Sat., Oct. 149:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.EDV0790- Section 4 of Spring 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Tues., Oct. 249:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.EDV0790- Section 5 of Spring 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Nov. 93:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.EDV0790- Section 6 of Spring 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Reading with Hypothes.is – (EDV0950)

Does your course use online articles, .pdfs, OERs or websites as course readings? Hypothes.is lets you monitor and support students as they highlight and annotate readings, and allows you to build discussions right into the reading experience. Come test out this innovative pilot tool.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Fri., Oct. 610:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0950 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Wed., Oct. 251:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.EDV0950 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Responding to Racism and Hate in Teaching – (EDV0141)

Whether intentional or not, hateful actions and words harm and exclude valuable members of our community. What should faculty do when a racist or hateful comment is made in their classroom? In this workshop, we will discuss practical examples of how faculty can respond swiftly and appropriately to racism and hate that may show up in teaching contexts.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Fri., Sept. 291:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.EDV0141 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Wed., Oct. 1112:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.EDV0141 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Tues., Oct. 172:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.EDV0141 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Oct. 266:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.EDV0141 – Section 5 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

So You’ve received an Academic Accommodation Letter, Now what? – (EDV0137)

You got an accommodation letter, and you’re sweating bullets. Will you be sued? Do you know what to do next? What if you mess up? What do accommodations mean for your work, anyway? Come to this workshop to learn about your obligations in the accommodation process, and get your questions directly answered by staff in Accessible Learning—your allies in the accommodation landscape!

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Thurs., Oct. 510:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0137 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Oct. 1910:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.EDV0137 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Support Learning with Newer Features of Zoom – (EDV0250)

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 Zoom session.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Fri., Sept. 2910:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.EDV0250 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Teaching International Students from Nigeria – (EDV0135)

Join us in a workshop exploring challenges Nigerian international students may experience while studying in Canadian Colleges. We will identify strategies for teaching Nigerian students and analyze experiences Nigerian students have had with assessment strategies in order to better support them. We will share ideas based on research and lived experiences.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Mon., Oct. 211:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.EDV0135 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Fri., Oct. 131:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.EDV0135 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Tues., Oct. 1711:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.EDV0135 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Fri., Oct. 2712:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.EDV0135 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Two Ways to Gamify Exam or Test Reviews – (EDV0133)

Want to gamify an exam review period to help relieve anxiety and have students practice material? This session will provide two ways you can do this! You’ll experience the games and leave with some templates and ideas you can readily use in your own teaching.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Tues., Oct. 32:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.EDV0133 – Section 1 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Wed., Oct. 181:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.EDV0133 – Section 2 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Thurs., Oct. 269:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.EDV0133 – Section 3 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom

Using Panopto to Collect Video Assignments – (EDV0032)

If your course has students submitting videos or recordings, this workshop is for you! By the end of this workshop, you’ll have created a student assignment submission folder for your course. You’ll receive helpful information to add to your assignment description to support students in their submissions, and tips about how to connect students to college technical supports.

DateTimeSection Number and Delivery Mode
Mon., Oct. 22:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.EDV0032 – Section 4 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom
Wed., Oct. 1810:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.EDV0032 – Section 5 of Fall 2023
Online Synchronous via Zoom