Sustainable happiness is “happiness that contributes to individual, community or global well-being and does not exploit other people, the environment, or future generations” (Dr. Catherine O’Brien). This concept has recently been introduced at Vanier college, through an Entente Canada-Quebec grant, as a strategy to increase staff and student well-being, through a sustainability lens. In this […]
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SPEAQ, in collaboration with the organizing committee from Cégep de Lévis, invites the ESL college community to take part in this year's edition of the RASCALS colloquium taking place on June 3 and 4, 2024. The RASCALS Colloquium provides an opportunity for College-level ESL teachers as well as colleagues in related fields at the post-secondary […]
On June 3 and 4 2024, SALTISE will be gathering to celebrate the 13th Annual SALTISE Conference. The theme of this year’s conference is “Emerging Technologies in Education: Shaping Potential, Managing Pitfalls” and invites us to discuss the transformative role of emerging technologies in reshaping educational practices.
Do you struggle to get your students participating in their learning? Does it feel like pulling teeth to get them to speak up? Perhaps you have the opposite problem: they love to talk but aren’t getting the work done? Or maybe you are living in Groundhog Day, doing the same thing every class and wondering […]
In this session, the focus is on Integrative Assessments (or as we call them at Vanier, LIAs). We will be joined by guest teachers who will discuss sample LIAs in their programs and take us through the scaffolding process to prepare students for these major assessments. We’ll also look at the way we evaluate LIAs, […]
A project-based initiative entitled “An Affectionate Cartography of Rivers” brings together arts, language, and science instructors within an interdisciplinary curriculum. This curriculum is underpinned by the philosophical concepts of the laureate of UNESCO’s Peace Education Prize Paulo Freire, and Ailton Krenak. Freire’s philosophy is central to the project’s methodology, which emphasizes student autonomy in a […]
This interactive workshop introduces participants to the art of Blackout Poetry, a wonderful tool for enhancing students’ transversal competencies, such as critical thinking, creativity, and emotional expression. Participants will learn how to guide students in creating their own Blackout Poems to foster a deeper connection with their required readings. By engaging in this artistic process, […]
Marking is often at the top of teachers’ list of “Least Favourite Tasks.” The most common complaints are: “It takes too much time” “My students don’t read my feedback anyway.” In this session, we will share ways to provide feedback and grade that save time and support continued learning, while working towards the bigger picture […]
In today’s educational landscape, interdisciplinarity has become essential in many college and university programs. Instructors are now asked to design courses that connect ideas across disciplines and to collaborate with colleagues across departments and faculties. Yet, while the goal is to prepare students for an increasingly complex world, educators often face common challenges: How should […]
This webinar will allow participants to: understand the different definitions, models, benefits and challenges of blended learning know more about the implementation of blended learning at John Abbott College understand the basic principles of blended design share and obtain best practices in implementation with other teachers experiment with practical activities that could be implemented in […]
Intercollegiate Ped Days (IPD) is hosting its 5th annual virtual event on January 13-14, 2025. This year’s theme is Learning for Life: Building Competencies in and Beyond the Classroom. Sessions will explore the theme/sub-themes and how they relate to teaching and learning in the CEGEP context and to our pedagogical and institutional practices. We look […]
Hosted by Sara Hashem, Pedagogical Advisor – Pedagogical Innovation, Professional Development, and Research, Champlain College Saint-Lambert Are you seeking to enhance your digital self-awareness and well-being in today’s demanding work environments? Join this interactive workshop designed for professionals working in higher education and engage in building mindfulness that promotes healthier work attitudes. Through a series […]