Sep 17, 2024
Canvas New Analytics
Learn how to use Canvas New Analytics to see how students are doing in your course
Aug 20, 2024
Student Volunteer Experience to Credit-Earning Experiential Learning Course
Transform volunteer work into academic credit! Discover how USask is turning student experiences into valuable, credit-earning opportunities through innovative experiential learning course.
Jun 1, 2024
To be what the world needs, we need to bring the world into the classroom
Bring global perspectives into your classroom! Learn how integrating diverse viewpoints can enrich learning and prepare students for a connected world.
May 14, 2024
Exploring the Campus as a Living Lab: A Pathway to Innovation and Engagement
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!
Apr 1, 2024
Bringing Theory to Life Through International Experiential Learning
Discover how international experiential learning bridges theory and practice, offering students immersive experiences that enrich their education and global understanding. Dive into real-world learning!
Feb 28, 2024
Elevating mentorship in higher education: The key to effective preceptor development
Discover the transformative impact of mentorship in higher education. Learn how effective preceptor development is key to nurturing future leaders and fostering academic excellence.
Feb 28, 2024
The Life-Giving Role of Field Work in Biology Courses
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!
Oct 31, 2023
Adding Experiential Learning to an Introductory Course
Boost engagement and learning by integrating experiential activities into introductory courses. Learn how practical experiences enhance academic understanding.
Oct 31, 2023
Reflective Journaling: How instructor feedback helps students improve
Enhance student growth with instructor feedback in reflective journaling. Learn how targeted comments can improve student writing and critical thinking skills.
Aug 16, 2023
Inbox Assignment
Transform your teaching with Inbox Assignments! Engage students and boost learning outcomes through real-world email scenarios. Explore this innovative approach now.
Apr 18, 2023
Relationship: Supporting Indigenous Student Success
Higher education has a responsibility to address the lived reality for Indigenous learners. Educators can look to build authentic relationships with learners and manage learning outcomes.
Mar 24, 2023
Indigenization and Assessment - Rethinking Traditional Practice
Examining assessment practices to determine the impact on Indigenous student success will provide opportunity for an enhancement of practice and improved outcomes.
Mar 21, 2023
Syllabus Generator Offers Ease and Support When Creating Your Syllabi
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.
Jan 13, 2023
Defining Authentic Assessment
Authentic assessment emphasizes real-world application of skills and knowledge. Learn how it enhances student engagement and aligns with meaningful learning outcomes.
Oct 11, 2022
Experiential Learning - Top 5 Resources
If you’re wondering how to enhance your experiential learning practices and make meaningful connections with learners’ knowledge and experiences, here are five valuable resources to support experiential learning. Discover rubrics, learning modules, reflection models, and prompting questions.
Sep 22, 2022
How do you know when you need Experiential Learning?
Identify when your teaching can benefit from experiential learning to boost student engagement with practical, real-world applications.
Sep 19, 2022
Give Efficient Feedback
Learn the most important things to give feedback about in your classes, and how to make feedback highly efficient.
Sep 2, 2022
Grading Reflection
Reflect on grading practices to enhance student learning and equity. Discover how thoughtful assessment can drive better educational outcomes. How can you determine if someone’s reflection is good enough, and how can you signal that to students so they reflect well and understand the feedback and grades they receive?
Mar 30, 2021
Using Oral Assessments to Collect Evidence of Learning
Boost learning engagement with oral assessments! Discover how this dynamic approach can provide richer evidence of student understanding and mastery.
Sep 15, 2020
Using Authentic Assessment to Integrate Current Events Into Courses
Using authentic assessments to look at current events through the lens of your discipline can increase student engagement and reduce issues around academic integrity. Such assessments provide students opportunities to apply what they've learned in a context similar to how they'll use that knowledge beyond their university years.
Apr 7, 2020
Leveraging Peer Feedback in an Online Environment
This article explores how peer feedback enhances learning and provides learners with an opportunity to share their work and hear from peers the strengths and areas for improvement.
Apr 1, 2020
Land Acknowledgements: A reflection 5-years after the TRC Report
In April 2020, Stryker Calvez and Rose Roberts reflected on the practice of land acknowledgements and the intention behind it.
Dec 20, 2018
Getting More Active (and getting more learning)
Easy changes to make your course more active