Teaching & Learning Centre Nutshells

The Teaching & Learning Centre Nutshells are a series of quick, self-paced, online professional learning modules for faculty. Each module will take less than 30 minutes to complete.

Teaching & Learning Centre Nutshells

• Writing Effective Learning Outcomes
• Student Engagement
• Supporting Mental Well-being of Students
• Effective Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning
• Teaching Online
• Proactive Solutions for Classroom Management
• Facilitation Skills
• Formative Assessment
• Teaching International Students
• Academic Integrity
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Accessibility: What’s the Connection?
• Science of Learning and Neuromyths

Teaching Online Series of Nutshells – Part 1

• Getting Started with Online Teaching
• UDL and Your Online Classroom; a Winning Combo
• Supporting International Students in a Virtual Classroom
• Engaging Students in Online Classes
• Checking for Understanding Online
• Facilitating Effective Online Discussions
• The ABCs of Student Well-being Online
• Considering Accommodations for Online Learning
• Going Online with Academic Integrity
• Facilitating Group Work in a Virtual Classroom
• Authentic Assessment in the Online Classroom
• Promoting Reflection Online

Teaching Online Series of Nutshells – Part 2

• The Psychology of Assessment and Feedback
• Introduction to Seneca’s Quality Framework
• Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Degree Level Teaching
• Exploring and Evaluating Open Educational Resources
• Communication in Online Courses
• Managing Expectations in a Virtual Course
• Supporting International Students In A Virtual Classroom
• Aligning Assessments with Learning Outcomes 
• Let's Get Real; Authentic Assessment and UDL 
• Designing for Emotion in Online Courses
• Making it Memorable: Ending your Online Course

Learn@Seneca Nutshells

• Navigation and Customization
• Communication
• Folders and Learning Modules
• Setting up Question Pools, Tests, and Assignments
• Rubrics
• Importing Content into Ultra
• Gradebook
• Accommodations and Exceptions
• Working with Groups
• Calendar and Attendance
• Assets
• Tools

Flexible Teaching

• Envisioning Your Course Through a Flexible Lens

Mentorship Nutshells

• What is the Role of a Mentor?
• Productive Mentoring Conversations
• Building Trust Through Meaningful Conversation and Action