If you think an Extended Reality (XR) app or XR-based activity could enhance your students’ learning, join us on Friday, November 26 at 12:00 pm to find out how funding recently announced by the Ontario government can support such projects.
This workshop, held over two half-days (Wednesday, July 10th and Wednesday, July 17th), will help participants begin the process of redesigning a course using a flipped or other blended model approach.
Location: In-person, MC2036
Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) is a framework in educational psychology for understanding how the limited capacity of working memory affects learners' ability to process and store information. Described by Dylan Wiliam as "the single most important thing for teachers to know" (Wiliam, 2017), CLT informs instructors and instructional designers how to present information in a manner that avoids overloading learners' cognitive resources to maximize learning. Participants will learn from examples of improved design and explore areas in their teaching where they can apply this theory to improve student learning.
This workshop is a Question & Answer (Q&A) session focusing on the effective use of LEARN for TAs.
This workshop is a Question & Answer (Q&A) session focusing on the effective use of LEARN for TAs.
Please note: this workshop is intended for instructors that will be using LEARN in the upcoming term.
This two-hour online session will introduce you to LEARN (D2L Brightspace), uWaterloo's learning management system for presenting course activities and resources in on-campus and blended courses.
Please note: this workshop is intended for instructors that will be using LEARN in the upcoming term.
This two-hour, in-person session will introduce you to LEARN (D2L Brightspace), uWaterloo's learning management system for presenting course activities and resources in on-campus and blended courses.
Self-directed learning (SDL) skills are associated with student success in navigating the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world students will encounter upon graduation. Self-directed learners are more aware of how they learn, more adaptable to change and better able to learn new skills and chart their career path.
The 2024 Waterloo Assessment Institute (WAI), a two-day event, will be held on Tuesday, May 28th and Thursday, May 30th in the Math & Computer building.
As an instructor, it is essential to establish a positive relationship with the teaching assistants in your course. Ongoing communication between members of the teaching team is important to ensure a smooth course experience. This workshop will include tips for working effectively with your TAs throughout the term. We’ll also discuss relevant policies for TA employment and rapport-building strategies you can adapt as an instructor.