Pedagogy
Accessibility & Inclusive Classrooms Active Learning Assessment Course Development
Accessibility & Inclusive Classrooms
Accessibility Hub |
Accessibility Hub offers a digital open resource which supports efforts to eliminate barriers and improve the accessibility of events, communications, learning materials, and learning experiences. Accessibility is about equity. Accessibility is about human rights. Inaccessible teaching and learning environments are exclusionary teaching and learning environments.
The Accessibility Hub resources are sub-divided into the following categories:
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Community Building Activities |
Equity Unbound teamed up with OneHE.org to develop open educational resources for online community-building. Explore these activities that may be adapted for various modes of delivery. |
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment - Module (Moodle) |
The Online Teaching Program was developed by the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology (n.d.). Except where otherwise noted, this course content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. The modules in this course are designed to help you adapt your course for the online environment as well prepare to teach online. This course does not focus on technical skills, but does include links to external resources. If you are unfamiliar with Moodle, we recommend you start by enrolling in Moodle 4.1.
Access/self-enrol in the Online Teaching Modules in Moodle. Module 7 is Creating a Supportive Learning Environment. |
Culturally Responsive Teaching Resources |
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EDI (Equity Diversity and Inclusion) Resources |
Keyano College Library’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Resources Guide is a great starting point for researching and learning about EDI topics, including Inclusive Pedagogy. Check out this great glossary of EDI related terminology by NAPE to build your EDI language competency. |
Facilitating Student Learning Through Engagement, Agency and Metacognition (in Moodle) |
Foundations of Effective Teaching Practice in higher education is a four-module course that introduces new post-secondary educators to foundational components of effective teaching practice. Modules include:
Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Equity, Diversity, Decolonization and Inclusion (EDDI) are woven throughout the modules. Each module includes a mix of learning activities including readings, videos, knowledge checks and prompts for reflective practice. The modules include professional voice over and ASL interpretation. These modules will benefit educators coming to postsecondary settings as subject matter experts with little formal teacher training/experience, especially in hybrid/online learning. These modules will provide flexible options to engage with/reference content throughout the first years of teaching. Access/self-enrol in the Foundations of Effective Teaching Practice modules in Moodle. Module 3 is Facilitating Student Learning through Engagement, Agency, and Metacognition. |
Group Development |
Reference these group development resources to support and foster collaborative learning experiences with your students.
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HyFlex |
Refer to Brian Beatty’s EdTech Books to support inclusive design for HyFlex course delivery. HyFlex Course Design and Teaching Strategies is intended as an introductory resource for post-secondary faculty engaging in HyFlex teaching and learning |
Inclusive Pedagogies |
The Teaching and Learning Support Service team at the University of Ottawa has developed this Inclusive Pedagogies website, organized in the following categories:
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Indigenization Resources |
This collection of six Pulling Together guides for Indigenization of Post-secondary institutions by BCcampus are the result of a collaboration with BC Ministry of Post-secondary Education, Future Skills and Indigenous education leaders. Pulling Together guides:
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Principles of Effective and Inclusive Assessment |
The Principles of Effective and Inclusive Assessment resource outlines eight criteria to guide effective assessment, including an easy-to-follow checklist for inclusive assessment design. |
Queens University, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education |
This Queen’s University Teaching and learning in higher education online course consists of six learning modules:
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Neurodivergent Learners: Instruction Strategies to Support Neurodivergent Students |
This Instruction Strategies to Support Neurodivergent Students presentation will outline specific teaching strategies to better support neurodivergent students. Adapting our instructional approach as we learn more about neurodiversity is crucial to accommodate different learning needs. This presentation will share strategies for supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia, students on the autism spectrum, and other neurodivergent differences. We will discuss techniques ranging from providing outlines and timelines, offering content in different formats, gathering feedback from students, and utilizing helpful technology and resources on campus. Participants will be asked to share their own strategies, experiences, resources and tools, with opportunities to learn from each other. In addition to supporting neurodivergent students, these strategies ultimately help make instruction more accessible and inclusive to all students. |
University of Lethbridge |
The University of Lethbridge Teaching Centre has expanded its Resources to Support Excellence in Teaching (ReSET), an open-access repository of innovative and effective teaching methods. Originally developed during the pandemic to highlight best practices in hybrid teaching, ReSET is now a comprehensive online resource for academic staff interested in learning about the core characteristics of teaching excellence, accessing teaching resources, and reading on-campus examples of innovative and effective teaching. |
UDL (Universal Design for Learning) |
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Review the References for the Accessibility & Inclusive Classrooms Resources.
Active Learning
Active Learning Strategies | ||||||
Check out Camosun College Centre of Excellence for Teaching and Learning (CETL) webpage for some great active learning strategies, including a set of eighteen Active learning cards to guide planning and implementation. |
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Assessment & Learning Activity Glossary (UMichigan Learning and Teaching Consulting) | ||||||
This uMichigan (n.d.) Assessment and Learning Activity Glossary contains an extensive list of engagement activities and assessment ideas, including short descriptions and implementation examples. These activities have also been ranked for level of cognitive engagement (lower vs higher order) on the Assessment Strategies & Learning Activities webpage. |
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Community Building Activities | ||||||
Equity Unbound teamed up with OneHE.org (2024) to develop open educational resources for online community-building. Explore these activities that may be adapted for various modes of delivery. |
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Designing Engaging Online Learning Module (in Moodle) | ||||||
UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology. (n.d.). Online teaching program modules.
The Online Teaching Program (n.d.) was developed by the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology (n.d.). Except where otherwise noted, this course content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. The modules in this course are designed to help you adapt your course for the online environment as well prepare to teach online. This course does not focus on technical skills, but does include links to external resources. If you are unfamiliar with Moodle, we recommend you start by enrolling in Moodle 4.1
Access/self-enrol in the Online Teaching Modules in Moodle. Module 4 is Designing engaging learning activities. |
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Experiential Learning Toolkit | ||||||
The Experiential Learning (EL) Toolkit, Niagara College Canada, is designed for faculty, academic leaders, employers and community partners to guide the design, delivery, facilitation and evaluation of EL in higher education. It provides information, examples, and free templates. These modules are licensed under the Creative Commons (CC-BY 4.0). |
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An Introduction to Lesson Planning and Active Learning (in Moodle) | ||||||
Foundations of Effective Teaching Practice in higher education is a four-module course that introduces new post-secondary educators to foundational components of effective teaching practice. Modules include:
Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Equity, Diversity, Decolonization and Inclusion (EDDI) are woven throughout the modules. Each module includes a mix of learning activities including readings, videos, knowledge checks and prompts for reflective practice. The modules include professional voice over and ASL interpretation. These modules will benefit educators coming to postsecondary settings as subject matter experts with little formal teacher training/experience, especially in hybrid/online learning. These modules will provide flexible options to engage with/reference content throughout the first years of teaching.
Access/self-enrol in the Foundations of Effective Teaching Practice modules in Moodle. Module 1 Introduction to Lesson Planning and Active Learning. |
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HyFlex | ||||||
Refer to Brian Beatty’s Hybrid-flexible course design to support active learning design for HyFlex course delivery. HyFlex Course Design and Teaching Strategies is intended as an introductory resource for post-secondary faculty engaging in HyFlex teaching and learning |
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Large Class Ideas! | ||||||
Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Teaching large classes.
Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching webpage outlines multiple strategies instructors can use to engage learners when teaching large classes. Here are few easy to implement solutions:
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Lesson Planning/Design | ||||||
There are many different models/frameworks for lesson planning to promote active learning. Two models practiced in the Instructional Skills Workshops (ISW) are BOPPPS and CARD:
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Neurodivergent Learners: Instruction Strategies to Support Neurodivergent Students | ||||||
This Instruction strategies to support neurodivergent students presentation will outline specific teaching strategies to better support neurodivergent students. Adapting our instructional approach as we learn more about neurodiversity is crucial to accommodate different learning needs. This presentation will share strategies for supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia, students on the autism spectrum, and other neurodivergent differences. We will discuss techniques ranging from providing outlines and timelines, offering content in different formats, gathering feedback from students, and utilizing helpful technology and resources on campus. Participants will be asked to share their own strategies, experiences, resources and tools, with opportunities to learn from each other. In addition to supporting neurodivergent students, these strategies ultimately help make instruction more accessible and inclusive to all students. |
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Queen's University, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | ||||||
This Queen’s University Teaching and learning in higher education online course consists of six learning modules:
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University of Lethbridge | ||||||
The University of Lethbridge Teaching Centre (2024) has expanded its Resources to Support Excellence in Teaching (ReSET), an open-access repository of innovative and effective teaching methods. Originally developed during the pandemic to highlight best practices in hybrid teaching, ReSET is now a comprehensive online resource for academic staff interested in learning about the core characteristics of teaching excellence, accessing teaching resources, and reading on-campus examples of innovative and effective teaching.
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Teaching Techniques for Higher Education (The K. Patricia Cross Academy) | ||||||
This Techniques video library by the K. Patricia Cross Academy (n.d.) contains videos practical to use and address many dimensions of learning.
Whether you find yourself teaching online, in-person, or hybrid or both, these free teaching techniques are focused on helping your students learn and retain new knowledge and skills. The website provides you a selection of:
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Teaching Tips | ||||||
The University of Waterloo Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE), has developed an extensive collection of more than 150 CTE Teaching Tips (individual tips sheets/pages, indicate CC license and citation formats): that is, succinct documents that describe evidence-based ideas and strategies for effective teaching and learning. New instructors will find the tips helpful for answering many of the questions and concerns that arise when teaching in a university setting for the first time. Seasoned instructors can also use the tips to obtain new ideas and learn different approaches. |
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) | ||||||
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Work Integrated Learning: The Fundamentals | ||||||
This suite of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) – the Fundamentals open modules by Niagara College Canada familiarizes learners with common characteristics and formats of WIL, including the challenges and benefits often associated with WIL experiences. |
Review the References for the Active Learning Resources.
Assessment
Assessments which are well-designed and aligned with course learning outcomes (CLOs) are critical to student success and academic integrity. It is important to apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles when designing learner assessments.
Check out these assessment related resources:
Academic Integrity Policy | ||||
Be proactive and ensure you are familiar with Keyano College Academic Integrity Policy (and associated policies and procedures). |
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Assessment and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) | ||||
In the Assessment and generative artificial intelligence report, Hanover Research shares recent research, with an emphasis on strategies for designing student assessment with consideration for generative artificial intelligence. |
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Assessment & Learning Activity Glossary (UMichigan Learning and Teaching Consulting) | ||||
This uMichigan Assessment and Learning Activity Glossary contains an extensive list of engagement activities and assessment ideas, including short descriptions and implementation examples. These activities have also been ranked for level of cognitive engagement (lower vs higher order) on the Assessment Strategies & Learning Activities webpage. |
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Assessment Foundations Module (in Moodle) | ||||
Foundations of effective teaching practice in higher education is a four-module course that introduces new post-secondary educators to foundational components of effective teaching practice. Modules include:
Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Equity, Diversity, Decolonization and Inclusion (EDDI) are woven throughout the modules. Each module includes a mix of learning activities including readings, videos, knowledge checks and prompts for reflective practice. The modules include professional voice over and ASL interpretation. These modules will benefit educators coming to postsecondary settings as subject matter experts with little formal teacher training/experience, especially in hybrid/online learning. These modules will provide flexible options to engage with/reference content throughout the first years of teaching. Access/self-enrol in the Foundations of Effective Teaching Practice modules in Moodle. Module 2 is Assessment Foundations. |
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Authentic Assessment Toolbox | ||||
The Authentic Assessment Toolbox, created by Jon Mueller (2023), is a tutorial for learning all about authentic assessment. It is presented with hypertext and features creating authentic tasks, rubrics and standards for measuring and improving student learning. What is authentic assessment? Why do we need it? How do you do it? Answers to these questions as well as information on Standards, Rubrics, Portfolios, and Examples can be found here. Educators at all levels will find this site useful. |
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Constructive Feedback | ||||
Constructive feedback is critical to support student success. Check out University of Waterloo’s webpage on Receiving and giving effective feedback for some great strategies! |
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Designing Online Assessment - Module (Moodle) | ||||
UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology. (n.d.). Online teaching program modules.
The Online Teaching Program (n.d.) was developed by the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology (n.d.). Except where otherwise noted, this course content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. The modules in this course are designed to help you adapt your course for the online environment as well prepare to teach online. This course does not focus on technical skills, but does include links to external resources. If you are unfamiliar with Moodle, we recommend you start by enrolling in Moodle 4.1
Access/self-enrol in the Online Teaching Modules in Moodle. Module 3 is Designing Online Assessment. |
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HyFlex | ||||
Refer to Brian Beatty’s Hybrid-flexible course design (1st ed.) to support quality assessment design for HyFlex course delivery. HyFlex Course Design and Teaching Strategies is intended as an introductory resource for post-secondary faculty engaging in HyFlex teaching and learning |
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Large Class Ideas! | ||||
In addition to the Two-stage mid-term exam in large class video example, there are multiple strategies instructors can use to engage learners when Teaching large classes. Here are few easy to implement solutions:
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Planning Course Assessments (Summative) | ||||
Reference Linda Raymond’s Planning course assessments summary document of best practices for creating course assessments that are aligned with course learning outcomes (CLOs). |
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Principles of Effective and Inclusive Assessment | ||||
The Principles of effective and inclusive assessment is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, CC-BY-NC-SA. This resource outlines eight criteria to guide effective assessment, including an easy-to-follow checklist for inclusive assessment design. |
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Queen's University, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | ||||
This Queen’s University Teaching and learning in higher education online course consists of six learning modules:
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Questioning - Four Levels of Questions for Deep Study (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) | ||||
Class discussions with interactive Q&A is a common learner engagement practice. Reference the Four levels of questions for deep study resource by KPU for guidance on effective questioning techniques. |
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Rubrics Resources & Websites | ||||
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Two-Stage Exams | ||||
Two-stage exams are an engaging assessment technique for higher education, that promotes student success. Students complete an exam independently first, and then immediately after, complete it (or similar exam) collaboratively in groups. View this short video (2:12 min) introduction inclusive of students by UBC Media Relations (2014). Further explore the implementation of a two-stage mid-term exam in this UBC large classroom video (7:38 min) by UBCScience (2018).
If you are interested in some research supporting Two-stage exams, contact Dr. Sandra Efu or check out this short excerpt on Two-Stage Exams from Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative for additional details.
Several Keyano College instructors within Trades and Business have implemented this technique in their classroom (both large and small student groups) with resounding success! |
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UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and Assessment | ||||
CAST (2018) provides the UDL Guidelines, as a tool for implementing Universal Design for Learning. The guidelines can be used by educators, curriculum developers, researchers, parents and anyone else who wants to implement the UDL framework in a learning environment. The guidelines offer a set of concrete suggestions that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities. The UDL Guidelines are organized according to the three main principles of UDL that address representation, action & expression, and engagement. These CAST UDL resources are most specific to good assessment practices to assess variable learners and promote learner accessibility:
Takacs et.al provides a collection of three UDL focused workbooks.
Refer to section 3, Assessment Design, for guidance and examples for effective assessment practices. |
Review the References for the Assessment Resources
Course Development
Course development is very broad and encompassing. To avoid duplication of resources, please reference the other CTL webpages on assessment, active learning, learning technologies, accessibility and inclusive classrooms, and more.
APA 7 Keyano College Library Online Guide |
Access this Keyano College Library online guide to support your course development that is in compliance with referencing, citations and copyright. |
Bloom's Taxonomy |
Bloom’s Taxonomy is commonly referenced in education for creating measurable learning outcomes at various levels of complexity, and in three domains of learning. Check out these Bloom’s Taxonomy teaching tips from the University of Waterloo’s Centre for Teaching Excellence. Download and print these three Bloom's Taxonomy domains (cognitive, affective and psychomotor) documents for sample verbs, with aligned activities and assessments, to support your outcomes-based course development. |
Course Development Resources - Moodle |
Course Development Resources (Moodle). This moodle shell outlines the recommended major steps for developing a new course or updating an existing, with adherence to Keyano’s Course Quality Guidelines. It includes a 10-step checklist, templates and supporting resources which may be used independently or supported by members of CTL throughout the development process. Contact CTL@keyano.ca for assistance. |
Experiential Learning Toolkit |
This Experiential Learning (EL) Toolkit, from Niagara College Canada (2019), is designed for faculty, academic leaders, employers and community partners to guide the design, delivery, facilitation and evaluation of EL in higher education. It provides information, examples, and free templates. These modules are licensed under Creative Commons (CC-BY 4.0). |
Flipped Classrooms |
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Foundations of Effective Teaching Practices (in Moodle) |
Foundations of Effective Teaching Practice in higher education is a four-module course that introduces new post-secondary educators to foundational components of effective teaching practice. Modules include:
Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Equity, Diversity, Decolonization and Inclusion (EDDI) are woven throughout the modules. Each module includes a mix of learning activities including readings, videos, knowledge checks and prompts for reflective practice. The modules include professional voice over and ASL interpretation. These modules will benefit educators coming to postsecondary settings as subject matter experts with little formal teacher training/experience, especially in hybrid/online learning. These modules will provide flexible options to engage with/reference content throughout the first years of teaching. Access/self-enrol in the Foundations of Effective Teaching Practice (Fisher et al., 2022) modules in Moodle. While the order in which you view these four online modules and content does not matter, it is advised that new instructors who do not have a teaching background or experience, fully view the module “Introduction to Active Learning & Lesson Planning” first. Each online module, including activities, takes approximately 5 -10 hours to complete. Each module does not have to be completed in its entirety; if preferred, you can just view specific sections of modules. You will have the option to 'resume' or 'start over' each time you enter a module. If you experience any issues viewing videos or downloading resources, try a different web browser. Please contact a Centre for Teaching & Learning (ctl@keyano.ca) team member, if you require support with the module activities and/or throughout your professional development journey. |
HyFlex |
Refer to Brian Beatty’s (2019) work to support quality assessment design for HyFlex-flexible course design. HyFlex Course Design and Teaching Strategies is intended as an introductory resource for post-secondary faculty engaging in HyFlex teaching and learning |
Indigenization Guides |
This collection of six Pulling Together Guides for Indigenization of Post-secondary institutions by BCcampus are the result of a collaboration with BC Ministry of Post-secondary Education, Future Skills and Indigenous education leaders. Pulling Together guides:
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Keyano Faculty Guide to the Library |
Access this Keyano College Library online guide for information and supports for your course development projects. |
Lesson Planning/Design |
There are many different models/frameworks for lesson planning to promote active learning. Two models practiced in the Instructional Skills Workshops (ISW) are BOPPPS and CARD.
Online resources are available to Keyano College faculty and staff in Moodle to explore the BOPPPS lesson planning model; The Introduction to Lesson Planning and Active Learning module by (Fisher et al., 2022); however, Keyano faculty and staff are encouraged to complete the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) when offered to practice BOPPPS in a peer-based experiential learning setting. Check out the University of Saskatchewan’s Research Guide for more BOPPPS lesson planning information.
Check out Conestoga College’s Teaching & Learning Faculty Learning Hub, Creating a CARD Lesson Plan for details, and review Cast's Key questions to consider when planning lessons. |
MLA 9 Keyano College Library Online Guide |
Access this Keyano College Library online guide to support your course development that is in compliance with referencing, citations and copyright.
Moodle 4 Training – Moodle 101: Course Creation for Faculty (Moodle)
If you are unfamiliar with Moodle (as an instructor or developer), we recommend you start by enrolling in this Moodle 101: Course Creation for faculty shell, to support your development or revision of Moodle course shells. If you would like a Moodle ‘Sandbox’ created for you to create and test Moodle activities/resources, email your request to CTL@keyano.ca |
Online Teaching Modules - Moodle |
The Online Teaching Program was developed by the UBC Centre for Teaching, Learning & Technology (n.d.). Except where otherwise noted, this course content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. The modules in this course are designed to help you adapt your course for the online environment as well prepare to teach online. This course does not focus on technical skills, but does include links to external resources. If you are unfamiliar with Moodle, we recommend you start by enrolling in Moodle 4.1.
Access/self-enrol in the Online Teaching Modules in Moodle. |
Open Education Resources (OER) at Keyano College |
Access this Keyano College Library online guide to support your course development with Open Educational Resources. |
PowerPoint Template - Keyano College |
Utilize this powerpoint template created by Marketing and Communications (2024). |
Queen's University, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education |
This Queen’s University online course consists of six learning modules:
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Resources for Sessional Faculty (Moodle) |
This Resources for Sessional Faculty Moodle shell has been created to provide sessional faculty at Keyano College with a ‘one-stop shop’ for resources to support them in their instructional role. This shell contains various resources and is set up for self-enrolment; you may access it as long as you have Keyano credentials. Topics include
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UDL (Universal Design for Learning) |
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