by Centre for Teaching Excellence | Oct 5, 2021 | events, news, stories
I have to admit, it took some bravery on my part to join Open Classroom Week for the first-time last year. I was eager to join other classes so that I could learn new ideas, especially since we were all teaching in new ways. However, the thought of having other...
by shawnaduncan | Sep 8, 2021 | news
Returning to classes at the start of term – whether it is face to face, blended or online – means having a chance to connect with students. How can you make this an opportunity to increase student engagement, and to create meaningful and equitable learning...
by Centre for Teaching Excellence | Feb 17, 2021 | news
This project is a collaboration between, The School of STEM, Creative Activity, Research and Scholarship Office (CARS) and Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE). By the end of this session, participants will leave a better understanding of problem based learning....
by Laura MacKay | Feb 2, 2021 | news
Big Idea: Eliminating grading increases student motivation and learning Ungrading is the practice of minimizing or eliminating grades in order to focus on meaningful feedback and student learning. Proponents of ungrading suggest that grades themselves are artificial:...
by Centre for Teaching Excellence | Jan 28, 2021 | news
Audio feedback is a built-in feature in eLearn that allows up to 3 minutes and 20 seconds of audio recording as way to respond to assignments. Here are few reflections on why you might use audio feedback and also a few tips on how you might do it effectively: Pair...
by Centre for Teaching Excellence | Dec 22, 2020 | Home Page, news
The first two weeks of your online course offer a unique opportunity to create a learning space that feels welcoming and coherent for students. Sending out a warm and informative welcoming message can set the tone for the course. The Announcements activity in eLearn...
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