Flexible learning repositions learners as active decision‑makers in their educational experience. By designing programs and courses with flexibility in mind, we can create accessible pathways to encourage timely participation and long‑term success.
The latest SLEQ modules deliver specific and expanded student feedback – helping you refine your teaching and understand the student experience.
Hostile learning design refers to course practices that unintentionally create barriers for students—often in the name of exam security, efficiency, or participation. This article helps instructors recognize common forms of hostile design and replace them with inclusive alternatives that uphold academic integrity without unnecessary exclusion.
Practical, accountable ways to create assignment deadline flexibility that supports accessibility, equity, and academic integrity.
How to implement grace windows in Canvas, when to use them, and why they support accessibility and accountability.
Embed flexibility at the grade level using Assignment Groups in Canvas.
This model supports students to stay on task and manage complex assignments through staged deadlines and structured feedback.
Avoid these mistakes to make assessment transparency work for you and your students.
Providing clarity in purpose, task, and criteria helps every student succeed.
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EAL and international students are reported for academic misconduct more often — but research shows they don’t engage in it more than others. Misunderstandings and language barriers can lead to unfair assumptions.
How can you differentiate between Indigenous appropriation and appreciation in academic settings?
The GMCTL is rolling out an increased level of support for open educational resources (OER) and open pedagogy. This support will be available for all steps in projects and includes an option to be part of a cohort, all in addition to financial support.
In the third article in this series, we’ll look at what students will do to develop this competency.
How to use intercultural teaching capacity to engage and support learners.
What are the elements we must include when citing and crediting Indigenous Knowledge and sources?
What are some ways to include and honour Indigenous Knowledge into our courses?
A digital spring cleaning can have many environmental, organizational, and psychological benefits. Follow this guide to make your digital life more organized and sustainable!
Are we integrating Indigenous knowledge and sources into our classrooms and course design?
The EDI Flower Design Tool is a comprehensive framework aimed at fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) for USask classrooms. This overview highlights the EDI Flower’s principles and provides suggestions for resources to integrate EDI into teaching and learning practices.
Considering our personal position and power in the classroom and its impacts on our relationships with students is the first step in implementing EDI into our teaching.
Find out which level of thinking on Bloom’s taxonomy your exam questions are assessing.
Learn how to use oral exams to confidently assess students’ foundational knowledge and skills.
Make the most of your multiple-choice questions by moving beyond assessing understanding to analysis, evaluation, and beyond.
USask’s EDI Framework for Action emphasizes creating inclusive learning environments. Here we offer practical approaches to help foster a diverse, supportive, and accessible educational experience for all students and educators.
Inquiry-based learning sparks curiosity by encouraging students to ask questions, explore answers, and actively engage with content, leading to deeper understanding and meaningful learning experiences. Read this excerpt of a blogpost by Dr. Lee Beavington at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), reposted with permission.
Reflecting on Your Teaching Practice
Canvas offers tools for teachers in math and science to create accessible, properly displayed equations; learning LaTeX can further enhance your course's efficiency.
Applying the principles of constructive alignment helps you design your course and learning experiences purposefully.
Experience USask’s innovative “Campus as a Living Lab” project, where campus becomes a dynamic space for sustainability education and hands-on learning. Join us in shaping a sustainable future!
Explore how hands-on fieldwork in biology courses breathes life into learning, fostering deeper understanding and engagement with the natural world. Discover the transformative power of outdoor education!
Discover how gamification can transform your teaching! Learn strategies to engage students and enhance learning through game-like experiences.
Boost engagement and learning by integrating experiential activities into introductory courses. Learn how practical experiences enhance academic understanding.
Having strong learning outcomes is important, but it can be challenging work. Leverage AI to help you create strong learning outcomes for your course.
Transform your teaching with Inbox Assignments! Engage students and boost learning outcomes through real-world email scenarios.
To assist you in writing or revising your syllabus, the USask Syllabus Generator Tool can be accessed directly through Canvas. This tool includes all required sections, the recommended sections and sample language.
Students who choose assessments that are personally relevant are more likely to be motivated, engaged, and take ownership of their learning.
Boost engagement in your classroom! Discover strategies to amplify student voice and choice, making learning more personalized and empowering for all.
Learn about this tool and how it can be used in your class to make for a more active learning experience.
Identify when your teaching can benefit from experiential learning to boost student engagement with practical, real-world applications.
Strategies to assist you and your students to have a better experience using Canvas Discussions for learning.
The key is thinking about the essential ideas of the course and what skills and knowledge students require to really learn them.
Use Perusall to make pre-class readings more engaging
Make your Zoom meetings more accessible with live captions
The shift to remote instruction during the pandemic proved that there is value to recording your lectures. This article dives into why this practice still holds value and how to do it.
Using Canvas Commons is great for creating and sharing learning resources, including customizable module/course templates. However, there is something to watch out for when Updates are made to Canvas Commons resources. Consider this a warning!
Class syllabi are often the first look that students get of a class. Instructors can use it to map out the course, provide valuable information, and set the tone for the rest of the term.
Make simple changes that make it easier for all students to have an equitable opportunity to succeed in your course.
H5P is a free and open source collection of tools you can use to create interactive content that can be embedded into Canvas, WordPress, and Pressbooks. This post explores an alternative method if required.
H5P can be used for creating engaging learning content that can be embedded into Canvas, WordPress, and Pressbooks.
H5P is a free and open source collection of tools you can use to create interactive content.
Make your Canvas course more accessible and flexible by enabling a downloadable and portable option for your text-based learning materials.
Program administrators often desire a feeling of cohesiveness across multiple courses. In this example, you'll see how to leverage Canvas Commons to build shared course elements.
Learn how to post grades and feedback for students in Canvas.
Tips and help for Classic Quizzes in Canvas
Using Canvas' built in Accessibility Checker to ensure fair assessments for all students
Designing a new course in Canvas? This article will help you create a well-designed course and avoid making mistakes.
When using Panopto to record lectures and slides, it is important to make multiple short videos rather than one long video.
Align your course with clear goals! Learn how to sequence learning outcomes effectively to enhance student success and engagement.
What are the advantages of using Panopto instead of recording your slides in PowerPoint? Learn how to use Panopto to enhance learning.
Improve your course clarity with competencies and outcomes. Learn how to break down complex skills into measurable parts for better student understanding and success.
Intercultural curricula can enrich learning. Discover practical steps and strategies to effectively design inclusive and diverse educational programs.
Clear and actionable outcomes are the backbone of effective teaching. Ensure your objectives drive student success and align with your educational goals.
Clarify the difference between course learning outcomes and objectives. Understand their impact on student engagement and success. Find out how to enhance your course design!
