Whether international or domestic, students find the transition to post secondary education challenging. Support learners by trying some of the below suggestions. Big, Warm Welcomes Work on a big, warm welcome each class. The students are settling inand learning the campus. Start your class right on time but expect some students to be late and … Continue reading Supporting New Students
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In Class Workshops
Many of the following student-centric workshops are eligible for the Co-Curricular Record (CCR) which can help students build skills and resume currency. Student Engagement The Connect leadership workshops are available for in-class facilitation Conflict AnalysisConflict ResolutionDiversity and InclusionEffective LeadershipGlobal CitizenshipIntercultural Communications Contact Student Engagement to schedule a workshop. Library Services Customizable workshops include An introduction to finding information … Continue reading In Class Workshops
Students From India
How can you best prepare for cohorts of students from India? This Teaching Tip aims to help you find out. Acknowledge Diversity Do not assume homogeneity within the group. The students may quickly look like they know each other as they bond but most just met each other on arrival! They may have very different … Continue reading Students From India
Indigenous Students
Tour eConestoga
Many students are brand new to eConestoga, especially in their first semester. International students usually have limited experience in using Learning Management Systems at all, and domestic students may be more accustomed to using Google Classroom. Show students how to navigate your eConestoga course. Below, Laura demonstrates how. https://youtu.be/S68V3p8w4CI Encourage students to download and install … Continue reading Tour eConestoga
Welcoming First Semester Students
These strategies aim to help you welcome first semester students into your course. Expect Late Arrivals Be sure to welcome students as they come in and be ready to cycle through your introductory material, course guidance, and Instructional Plan several times, in different ways, as you settle students in over the first week or two. … Continue reading Welcoming First Semester Students
Accessible Board Work
This quick tip will help you write more accessibly on classroom whiteboards.
Prepare Early for Accommodations
Connect with Accessibility Service's resources for faculty, and tips for being accommodation-ready when class starts.
Universal Design for Learning
What is Universal Design for Learning? How can this be applied in the classroom?
Teaching Responsibilities
What responsibilities are required of faculty at Conestoga? Learn more.