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The Teaching & Learning Centre supports faculty members and instructors in enhancing the academic experience at Seneca. We provide a range of services, including workshops, courses, online modules, resource links, and personalized consultations. Our expertise spans course and assessment design, lesson planning, active learning strategies, student engagement, and integrating technology tools into education.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve moved to a new location at Newnham Campus! Visit us in the CITE Building in room K2037 (inside K2030) to meet the team, ask questions, and share teaching resources.

While our new space is based at Newnham Campus, the Teaching & Learning Centre is here to support faculty and instructors across all campuses. Whether you drop in, email us, or schedule a virtual consultation, we’re committed to helping you enhance your teaching practices no matter where you’re located.

In addition to in-person and virtual support, we’ve collected, created, and curated a variety of teaching and learning resources on our website. Explore these resources anytime at senecapolytechnic.ca/teaching.

We’re available for drop-in support Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern. To book a face-to-face or virtual appointment, email us at teaching@senecapolytechnic.ca.

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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

We are thrilled to offer several engaging PD sessions in the coming weeks, including:

• New Faculty Orientation – Friday, Jan. 3 (in-person at Newnham Campus)
  Kickstart your teaching journey at Seneca by joining us for a full-day New Faculty Orientation on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Newnham Campus. This engaging event introduces key services, policies, and resources that will enhance your teaching practice and day-to-day interactions. The day wraps up with a practical workshop on using Learn@Seneca to elevate your course delivery. Don’t miss this chance to build connections and confidence as you start teaching at Seneca!
• New Faculty Orientation for Non Full-time Faculty – Wednesday, Jan. 8 (online)
  Join us online on Jan. 8 for a dynamic New Faculty Orientation designed specifically for Non Full-time Faculty. Get the tools and tips you need to hit the ground running as a faculty member or instructor at Seneca, including an introduction to Learn@Seneca. This interactive session ensures you’re ready to make an impact in your teaching from day one!
• Teaching & Learning Day Winter 2025 – Tuesday, Feb. 25 (online)
  Discover innovative strategies to connect and engage with students in online learning at Teaching & Learning Day Winter 2025! This one-day online conference on Tuesday, Feb. 25 dives into the theme "Cultivating Connections: Enhancing Student Engagement in Online Learning." Share ideas, explore fresh approaches, and leave inspired to create meaningful online learning experiences.
• Micro-teaching Sessions – Wednesday, Feb. 26 and Thursday, Feb. 27 (online)
  Elevate your teaching skills with our two-day Micro-teaching Sessions on Feb. 26 and 27, 2025! Join a small group of peers in this interactive online course to practice teaching strategies, explore assessment techniques, and gain constructive feedback. With a focus on real-world teaching scenarios, this session is perfect for refining your craft in a supportive environment. Come prepared to teach, collaborate, and grow!
• Foundations of Creating Accessible Content – Mar. 3 to Mar. 14 (online)
  Learn how to create inclusive and accessible digital materials in our Foundations of Creating Accessible Content course! This two-week online course features flexible asynchronous learning and a mandatory live session on Mar. 11, 2025 at 9:50 a.m. Eastern. Gain practical skills and resources to meet AODA guidelines and create equitable learning experiences for all. Join us to be part of Ontario’s journey toward accessibility!

Visit our calendar in MySeneca to learn more about each offering. We look forward to seeing you at the Teaching & Learning Centre and our upcoming events!

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