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Week 5 Teaching Reminder for Faculty ✨

As we move into Week 5, this is a great point in the semester to pause and help students stay on track before mid‑term assessments begin. Here are a few focused teaching practices to consider this week:

📊 1. Do a quick “pulse check.”
A short poll, check‑in question, or exit ticket can help you gauge how students are managing course concepts and workload.

Consider using a tool that students can share anonymously such as Mentimeter. Find a list of educational tools available here: Educational Technology Tool Finder | Educational Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC) | Seneca Polytechnic 

📌 2. Identify students who may need support.
If you’ve noticed missed assignments, early low grades, or increased absences, a brief and supportive outreach can make a meaningful difference in retention and engagement. Please refer to our Week 4 article for best practices on how to flag these students.

🎯 3. Revisit learning outcomes.
Remind students what they should have achieved by this point and how upcoming assessments align with those goals. Clear expectations help students stay grounded.

💡 4. Try one small engagement activity.
A quick discussion prompt, think‑pair‑share, or real‑world example can increase participation and strengthen understanding - small strategies, big impact.

Visit our Teaching and Learning department website to learn more: Engaging Students | The Teaching & Learning Centre | Seneca Polytechnic 

📚 5. Highlight available supports.
A reminder about tutoring, office hours, academic resources, or any key deadlines helps students take action early.

Share resources to help support your students: Seneca Libraries - LibGuides at Seneca Libraries 

Thank you for your continued dedication to student learning and success. These mid‑semester touchpoints truly matter. 🌟

~ Your ITAS team ~