Faculty members share their experience with teaching online, tools and technologies they have found useful, and advice for those new to online teaching.

Faculty of Education, quotes from instructors

Quotes and Reflections

Hear what faculty members have to say about their experience working with ETS and with teaching online!

Online teaching; preparation; expectations and opportunities

Online Teaching: A Paradigm Shift

Dr. Andrea Webb

August 10, 2020

“The training has given me the confidence to use the different teaching tools that are available in Canvas that I would have not known about had I not attended the various training sessions.”

Dr. Janka Samuhel-Corewyn, Sessional Instructor, KIN

Zoom chat, class participation, synchronous learning, supportive environments

Classroom Social Connections and Academic Support

Dr. Joe Lucyshyn

November 3, 2020

Open Pedagogy, Flexibility, Teaching with Compassion and Care

Open Pedagogy and Teaching with Care

Dr. Surita Jhangiani

November 10, 2020

“I am truly impressed with the calibre and professionalism of the ETS team.”

Dr. Teresa Dobson, Professor, LLED + MET

Collaborate Ultra vs. Zoom; PowerPoint; preparing your online course

Choosing the Right Online Teaching Platform

Bonnie Nish

July 29, 2020

Zoom fatigue; synchronous vs. asynchronous learning; grading strategy

Learning in a Pandemic

Dr. Roberta Borgen (Neault)

August 17, 2020

“It has been wonderful to work with PDCE/ETS team members, and their work on my courses has allowed me to have a successful experience teaching online – the first time I have ever taught in this way.”

Dr. Joe Lucyshyn, Associate Professor, ECPS

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