Resources
How to Write a Clear and Polite Email to a Teacher
Set some ground rules for email communication with your students.
https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/writing/how-to-write-a-clear-polite-email-to-a-teacher.html
Seven Netiquette Rules
Infographic created by the Vanier OCSA project summarizing netiquette for students.
Netiquette - Ground Rules for Online Discussion
Review 12 rules to foster respectful and academic online discussion as well as additional tips to share with your students.
Coping Effectively with Critical Incidents in the Classroom
This document created by Pedagogical Counsellor Susan Regan outlines John Abbott College’s policies pertaining to critical incidents in the classroom and offers practical tips on dealing with challenging situations with students.
Coping Effectively with Critical Incidents in the Classroom Link currently available to John Abbott College employees only.
11 Strategies for Getting Students to Read What’s Assigned
In this special report by Faculty Focus, learn effective strategies for getting students to take their reading assignments seriously.
11 Strategies for Getting Students to Read What’s Assigned Link currently available to John Abbott College employees only.
Dealing with Troublesome Behaviors in the Classroom
This article by Mary Deane Sorcinelli (University of Massachussets) details both preventative measures and practical advice for dealing with common troublesome situations that occur in the college classroom.
Dealing with Troublesome Behaviors in the Classroom – Link currently available to John Abbott College employees only.
Eleven Tips for the New College Teacher
This article offers 11 strategies to make the transition from industry to teaching easier and more effective.
Eleven Tips for the New College Teacher – Link currently available to John Abbott College employees only.