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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!

Jan 16, 2024

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Classroom

Discover GMCTL’s EDI Flower, a resource to help you cultivate a learning environment where all students thrive. Explore essential competencies from positionality to assessment, designed to enhance your teaching and foster equity, diversity, and inclusion in your classroom.

Jan 2, 2024

Expectations for Teaching Assistants

The job of a Teaching Assistant (TA) is both demanding and rewarding.

Dec 13, 2023

Gamifying Learning Experiences

Discover how gamification can transform your teaching! Learn strategies to engage students and enhance learning through game-like experiences.

Nov 23, 2023

Embedding Research, Artistic, and Scholarly Skills: A Step-by-Step Guide for Classroom Success

Elevate classroom success with this guide on embedding research, artistic, and scholarly skills. Gain practical steps to enhance student learning and engagement.

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.

Jun 14, 2023

Canvas New Quizzes: Frequently Asked Questions

If you are creating a quiz in Canvas, we recommend you use the New Quizzes engine instead of Classic Quizzes. Got questions? Take a look through this FAQ.

Jun 1, 2023

Differences between Canvas Classic and New Quizzes

This article offers a summary of the differences between New Quizzes (now available in Canvas) and Classic Quizzes.

Jun 1, 2023

8 Reasons to Be Excited About Canvas New Quizzes

Canvas has a new quiz engine. Here are 8 reasons why you might be excited about making the move to New Quizzes!

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.

Mar 2, 2023

Comparing two online quizzes: Formative Assessment

This post aims to compare the design of two online quizzes to determine how each design impacts student learning.

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.

Dec 21, 2022

Increasing Voice and Choice in the Classroom

Boost engagement in your classroom! Discover strategies to amplify student voice and choice, making learning more personalized and empowering for all.

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?

Jun 1, 2022

Administering Written Exams via Canvas

Canvas can be used for replicating a “take-home” style of exam in a digital setting. Learn when to use this approach, and how to set it up for a smooth launch at exam time.

Nov 18, 2021

Collaboration technical tools

Tips for how to have students work together using technology.

Oct 22, 2021

USask spaces that flex with the type of learning

Flexible classrooms have three key characteristics and are effectively across all parts of the learning process including receiving information, practicing, and getting feedback.

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.

May 25, 2020

Online Sharing Circle

This article was shared by Dr. Rose Roberts during the pandemic and our need for remote instruction and remote workplaces to share how we might create community by modelling the Indigenous practice of a Sharing Circle. The purpose, process, roles and responsibilities can be easily transferred to our current classrooms and workplaces today as a way to create and build online community.

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.

Jan 21, 2020

Student Voice and Choice: Co-Creating Choice Boards

Co-creating a list of potential assessments with students is a great opportunity to increase student voice and choice. Students who choose assessments that are personally relevant are more likely to be motivated, engaged, and take ownership of their learning.

May 28, 2019