Support TAs in promoting engagement in learning
Introduce them to The successful TA: A practical approach to effective teaching (2022) (free PDF download).
Suggest they read Designing lessons and learning activities (Ch. 3). Organize a 鈥渘ew TA鈥� orientation in your unit this Fall (Appendix: Developing training opportunities for TAs). Discuss active learning strategies described in the book with your TAs.听
Promoting student interaction and engagement
Keep your courses interactive and engaging using 黑料社鈥檚 learning technologies. This interactive webinar will present suggestions on how to keep your students actively learning while connecting with peers and instructors in a meaningful way.
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Managing your course in myCourses
Curious about how myCourses can help you stay connected with your students and keep them engaged? Join us for this webinar that will highlight the different tools and strategies to help you manage your course, communicate expectations, and help your students succeed.
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Measuring engagement in online learning
Instructors often rely on perceived engagement (e.g., 鈥渞eading the room鈥�) to adapt their teaching strategies, but what each instructor understands by engagement varies. When teaching online, it becomes important to be more precise about what is being assessed. This blog post discusses various engagement parameters and reviews examples of how they could be used to measure engagement.
Quick quiz: Mid-course evaluations
Mid-course evaluations can engage students in their learning experience by showing them their perspectives matter. Take this quick quiz to learn when and how to ask for students' feedback.
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Book a one-on-one consultation
Are you curious about 黑料社鈥檚 technologies for promoting engagement in your course? Whether you鈥檙e exploring 黑料社鈥檚 learning technologies or need help with specific tools like Vevox, Perusall, or Mural, we鈥檝e got you covered! Book a one-on-one consultation with a Learning Technology Consultant to get individual support to enhance student engagement.
Getting started with Polling @ 黑料社鈥檚 new platform: Vevox!
Interested in using polling to enhance student engagement? This interactive webinar will introduce you to Vevox, Polling @ 黑料社鈥檚 new platform. Explore various polling question types, learn how to use them effectively, and experience interactive features that can boost participation in your lectures.
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Explore Indigenous teaching strategies
Have you ever thought about engaging students in learning by integrating land-based pedagogy? Or working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers? Or making space for storytelling in the university setting? Explore strategies for incorporating Indigenous content and ways of knowing into students鈥� learning experiences in the classroom and beyond.
Designing assessment tasks to engage students in learning
Assessment tasks give students the opportunity to demonstrate what they know, value, or can do. Therefore, a focus on assessment design has the potential to have a meaningful impact on student learning and motivating students to learn! Check out examples of assessment strategies 黑料社 instructors have used to engage their students in learning.
Quick quiz: Engagement through social annotation
Have you ever thought about implementing a learning activity that can foster deep learning while simultaneously helping to build community among your students? Take this quick quiz to learn about one such strategy; then, reflect on how you might use the strategy with your students.
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Feedback strategies: Engaging students in dialogue - Part 3 and Part 4
Part 3: Collaborating on evaluation criteria and听Part 4: Dividing assignments into multiple stages
Accommodations and accessible assessment
Assessment is a key driver of student engagement in learning. Two ways of promoting meaningful engagement are to create learning environments and design assessments that support the learning of all students. Organize a video 鈥渨atch party鈥� with colleagues to learn about the Student Accessibility and Achievement exam center and exam accommodations. Then discuss examples of assessment formats and ways to make them more accessible to students with exam accommodations.
Fostering a mindful learning community
What might inspire you to try practicing mindfulness with your students? 黑料社 instructor Donetta Hines engages students in mindfulness activities at the beginning of her classes to foster community, connection, engagement, and deeper learning. Read this blog post to learn how Donetta has implemented mindfulness activities, and perhaps get inspiration!
Creating resilient learning environments
Learning environments affect how students engage in learning. Learn more at this facilitated discussion with Dr. Jessica Bleuer, Assistant Professor in Creative Arts Therapies at Concordia University. Dr. Bleuer will share highlights from her research on fostering resilience in student learning environments by addressing microaggressions in a manner that considers the nervous system's response.
Encourage your students to study to learn
Browse these learning resources for students and consider the following:
