Comodal Teaching
Learn how to set-up a comodal meeting with the Owl camera!
Watch this recorded FoST/FRP session presented by Geneviève Caron to get to know the comodal classroom set-up using the Owl camera.
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Comodal Room Set-Up (H-426)
This guide presents an overview of the comodal room (H-426) as well as how to set up a comodal class.
Last updated March 2022.
Creating Video Recordings
Creating Tablet Capture Videos
This guide for creating tablet capture videos walks instructors through the “digital whiteboard” style recorded lecture and provides tools to do so.
CourseFlow
CourseFlow - Design your course
SALTISE CourseFlow is an interactive instructional design application that can be used on its own on through Moodle.
Active Learning
SALTISE Active Learning Activities
Description: Explore over 180 active learning strategies categorized by discipline on the SALTISE website. Click here
Cadre21 Formation en Pedagogie Active
Formation développée par Cadre21 avec Chantal Desrosiers de l’équipe FADIO. La pédagogie active est une approche qui engage l’apprenant dans son apprentissage en le rendant plus responsable de son rythme d’apprentissage ainsi que de la construction de ses savoirs afin d’atteindre la compétence.
https://www.cadre21.org/groupe-de-cours/pedagogie-active-en-fad/
Active learning-based STEM education for in-person and online learning by Sandrone et al., 2021
The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced the higher education sector to transition to an uncharted remote-learning format. This offers an opportunity to adopt active learning, which increases students’ performance compared to lectures, narrows achievement gaps for underrepresented students, and promotes equity and inclusivity, as the basis of STEM education.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009286742100088X
Course Design
Course Design Considerations for Inclusion and Representation
This action plan developed by Quality Matters explores evidence-based practices for developing and sustaining universally accessible environments.
Flipped Classroom
Flipped Classroom Model: Why, How, and Overview
In this brief 5-minute introductory video, get to know the flipped classroom approach as well as 8 easy steps to flip your class.
Flipped Learning can be a Key to Transforming Teaching and Learning Post-Pandemic
Learn about the advantages of flipped learning in the post-pandemic classroom in this article by EdSurge News.
Seven Things You Should Know about Flipped Classrooms
This article by EDUCAUSE summarizes the flipped classroom approach.
Understanding the Flipped Classroom
Curious about the flipped classroom? This 2-part introductory article will walk you through some of the background information that supports this approach.
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Bridging the Gap between Pre-Work and In-Class Sessions in the Flipped Classroom
Discover ways to link independent student work and in-class sessions when using a flipped classroom approach.
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Where Can I Find Flippable Moments in my Classroom (20-Minute Mentor)
Instead of flipping your entire course, find flippable moments. In this 20-Minute Mentor video, flip consultants define the flipped classroom and provide practical tips on how to implement this method in your class.
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Flipped Classrooms - Benefits and Steps
This brief article written by the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University describes the benefits and outlines basic steps for implementing this approach.
The Flipped Classroom - A Guide for Librarians, Faculty and Students
This guide developed by the University of Toronto defines the Flipped Classroom as well as the instructor and students’ respective responsibilities.
Engaging Students
Classroom Engagement Podcast and Rubric
Classroom Engagement Podcast and Rubric
In Episode 15 of the Faculty Focus podcast, Melissa Schettler discusses increasing student engagement by using a rubric (sample rubric linked here).
Creating Emotional Engagement in Online Learning
This articles discusses evidence-based tips for creating emotional engagement in online learning settings such as focusing on the teacher-student relationship, organizing online platforms, and more.
Understanding our Students
Unique Characteristics of JAC Students by Program
This document summarizes varying student demographics, characteristics, and needs by program at John Abbott College.
