Seneca's Teaching & Learning Centre

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Teaching and Learning Stories from the Field A podcast from the Teaching & Learning Centre. In each episode, we hear stories from faculty about unique strategies and initiatives in their classes.

Listen to our 🎧 “Teaching and Learning Stories from the Field” podcast 🎙️ where we hear from faculty about the unique strategies and initiatives they use in their classes. #TeachingResources

Active Learning Active Learning Resources

Looking for ways to make your class more engaging? Don't underestimate the power of active learning! Encourage your students to get involved and take control of their learning. Check out the #TeachingResources and ideas we’ve curated on active learning:

XR Project Release: Tkaronto Tour The Teaching & Learning Centre is excited to announce the upcoming release of a newly developed webAR application: Tkaronto Tour!

We're excited to showcase Tkaronto Tour in our ⚡️Spark Plug⚡️ article. It takes students on an augmented reality walking tour, either physically or virtually, of four urban Indigenous sites across the Anishinaabe territories of Tkaronto (Toronto).

Experience Seneca’s New Virtual Reality Lab Have you ever wanted to travel to space? Look inside a cell? Experience the world through someone else’s eyes? Now you can through the magic of virtual reality! Learn about the new virtual reality…

Ever wanted to travel to space? Look inside a cell? Experience the world through someone else’s eyes? You can with the magic of Virtual Reality! Read our VR Lab Spark Plug and learn about the new VR lab @ Newnham and how we’re supporting Aviation students:

New Faculty Orientation (Aug. 25, 2025) | The Teaching & Learning Centre | Seneca Polytechnic This day provides an overview of the services and supports that impact teaching practice at Seneca. New Faculty Orientation is open to all faculty members and instru

Attention new faculty and instructors! New Faculty Orientation is your gateway to teaching excellence. From policies to technology tools, we’ve got it covered. Save the date: Aug. 25, 2025. Let’s make this academic year unforgettable! #FacultyPD

Why Use Extended Reality (XR) in the Classroom? Not long ago, using extended reality (XR) in the classroom seemed like something from a sci-fi movie that would happen in the distant future. However, the use of XR in higher education is growing…

#TeachingResources Not long ago, using Extended Reality (XR) in the classroom seemed like something from a sci-fi movie. However, the use of XR in higher education is growing across the globe. But why use XR in the classroom? What are the advantages of XR?

Extended Reality Guide Extended Reality (XR) is an umbrella term for all forms of technology that involve interactions between the real and virtual worlds, including virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality and…

#TeachingResources Our Extended Reality (XR) guide supports Seneca faculty and program areas interested in applying XR to their curriculum. It contains information about XR technologies, inspiration, and how to get started with XR at Seneca.

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Learn@Seneca Nutshells The Learn@Seneca Nutshells are a series of quick, self-paced, online learning modules for faculty.

Discover the best practices for setting up Tests and Assignments in your Learn@Seneca course(s) in our #TLCnutshell. It discusses the different question types, question pools, importing questions, and best practices when setting up questions.

Workshop Recordings Webinar recordings on Learn@Seneca, H5P, Screencasting, Blackboard Ally, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Mentimeter, and Padlet.

#ICYMI, we have many of our past workshop and webinar recordings posted to our Workshop Recording page. buff.ly/O40xF1q Learn more about Learn@Seneca (Blackboard), H5P, Screencasting, Blackboard Ally, Mentimeter, and Seneca’s web-conferencing tools.

Teaching Online Series of Nutshells – Part 2 The Teaching & Learning Centre Nutshells are a series of quick, self-paced, online professional learning modules for faculty.

Have you planned out the end of your course? It is important to provide closure to you and your students. In our Making it Memorable: Ending your Online Course #TLCnutshell, we offer a couple strategies that you can employ before parting ways. bit.ly/Online-Nutsh...

Micro-teaching Sessions (Aug. 21-22, 2025) | The Teaching & Learning Centre | Seneca Polytechnic Join us for this two-day online synchronous course focused on teaching strategies, assessment, and using technology in your classroom. The theme will be student enga

🗣️ Micro-teaching = Practice + Feedback! Join a small group of peers in our Micro-teaching Sessions Aug. 21-22. Perfect for those looking to strengthen their teaching techniques. buff.ly/Y1p1ukz #FacultyGrowth #TeachingSkills #PDPlan #TLCcourse #MicroCredentialled #PDPlan #FacultyPD

Testing... is This Thing Even Working?! New Procedures for the Test Centre The procedures for testing have changed! Let me introduce you to ResgisterBlast. Here are the steps now for setting up an assessment that is to be done in the Test Centre.

Do you know how to set up a test for students to write in the Test Centre? It's a task you complete from inside your Learn@Seneca course! Learn all about it, and meet RegisterBlast, in our ⚡️Spark Plug⚡️ article:

Keynote Recordings

#ICYMI, we have many of our past keynote presentation recording available on the Keynote Recordings page of our website. Watch or rewatch a past presentation now! #TeachingResources

Academic Skills for Pathways Students Seneca Libraries and Learning Centres partnered with Academic Pathways to explore student needs for transitioning between programs. Student now have a way to gauge their readiness to transfer.

Seneca Libraries & Learning Centres partnered with Academic Pathways to support pathway students. The Academic Skills for Pathways Students Program has resources and supports for them. There's also a Faculty guide. Let's empower students on their journey!

Episode 4: Alfio on Music, Mentorship, and Inclusive Education - Podcast In the upcoming episode of Beyond the Classroom, we are excited to feature Alfio Annibalini, an accomplished music producer, recording engineer, and educator at Seneca College.

In episode 4 of Beyond the Classroom podcast, Alfio (music producer, recording engineer, and educator at Seneca) shares his journey from the music industry to the classroom. Learn how he integrates mentorship, inclusion, and sustainability into his teaching. 🎧 Tune in now:

Gaming for Truth and Reconciliation: A Player’s Perspective Learn more about playing The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Educational Board Game.

How can a board game teach hard truths about colonization and Indigenous resilience? One player shares their powerful experience with The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation—a game that challenges, educates, and inspires.
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VLS Spotlight: Liberated Learners In early 2020, eCampusOntario solicited applications for institutions across Ontario to create online learning resources as part of a Virtual Learning Strategy. One of the projects that Seneca is…

#TeachingResources Learn about “Liberated Learners,” a collaborative project between Seneca and 5 institutions that provides students with tips and resources to navigate their post-secondary career and better able to teach themselves in the digital realm:

Bringing Sustainability into our Classrooms What does it mean to bring sustainability into the classroom? How do I get started?

What does it mean to bring sustainability into the classroom and how can you get started? Our "Framework to Integrate Sustainability into Curriculum" is a self-directed tool and you can learn more about it in our ⚡️Spark Plug⚡️ article:

Learn@Seneca Nutshells The Learn@Seneca Nutshells are a series of quick, self-paced, online learning modules for faculty.

Wondering about the communication tools available in your Learn@Seneca course? In our Communication #TLCnutshell, we explain each tool's purpose and share best practices for using them to communicate with and engage students. Check it out: bit.ly/Ultra-Nutshell

🌟 Ready to enhance your teaching toolkit? Join us for the New Faculty Orientation! Learn how to navigate Seneca’s services, connect with colleagues, and optimize your classroom experience. See you on Aug. 25! #FacultyPD #SenecaTLDay
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Teaching Online Series of Nutshells – Part 2 The Teaching & Learning Centre Nutshells are a series of quick, self-paced, online professional learning modules for faculty.

What is the difference between teaching in a degree program vs a diploma program? How can you target a degree level of learning? How can you help students be successful in a degree program? Our Degree Level Teaching #TLCnutshell explores this. bit.ly/Online-Nutsh...

Degree Level Teaching Seneca offers degree programs in a wide variety of subject areas. These four year Honours Bachelor degrees provide students a balanced combination of theory and practical experience. Seneca’s…

Do you teach in an Honours Bachelor degree programs? Check out the #TeachingResources in our Degree Level Teaching website to support teaching in degree programs, including self-paced learning modules and stackable micro-credentials you can earn.

Micro-teaching Sessions (Aug. 21-22, 2025) | The Teaching & Learning Centre | Seneca Polytechnic Join us for this two-day online synchronous course focused on teaching strategies, assessment, and using technology in your classroom. The theme will be student enga

🎯 Want actionable feedback from fellow educators/peers? Join our Micro-teaching Sessions on Aug. 21-22! Practice short lessons in a supportive environment and refine your teaching methods. Secure your spot today: buff.ly/bnmg5GT #TLCcourse #MicroCredentialled #PDPlan #FacultyPD

Seneca's Teaching and Learning Awards for Faculty Nominate faculty who improve the quality of education and enrich the student experience

⏳ Just a few days left to nominate a colleague for Seneca's Teaching and Learning Awards for Faculty! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate their exceptional contributions and impact. Nominate by July 31, 2024 and honour their excellence! 🌟

Reflections from the 2023 Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity (CSAI) Conference After a two-year hiatus, the Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity conference resumed as an in-person conference, centering on the theme of looking to the future of academic integrity.

🔥Two of our team members (Cedar & Naomi) took the stage by storm at the Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity (CSAI). Curious to know which sessions captivated Naomi the most? Check out her conference reflection ⚡️Spark Plug⚡️ article! buff.ly/Sn4rAro 💥🌟

Cultivating Connections: Enhancing Student Engagement in Online Learning On February 25, 2025, the Teaching & Learning Centre hosted the Winter 2025 Teaching & Learning Day titled “Cultivating Connections: Enhancing Student Engagement in Online Learning”.

#ICYMI 🎓🌐 Teaching & Learning Day Winter 2025 was a huge success! Our keynote by Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva on "small bites = BIG GAINS" & engaging workshops inspired us all to enhance student engagement in online learning. Check out the highlights and access resources.
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Tools in the Classroom Now that many of us are back in the classroom, I encourage faculty to consider which online techniques they used online would still be valuable in a face-to-face environment.

We know ed tech tools are helpful for online courses. But have you considered using them in your in-person courses, too? While it's tempting to ditch online teaching methods when you're on campus, remember that these tools can add value in-person.

Teaching & Learning Centre Nutshells The Teaching & Learning Centre Nutshells are a series of quick, self-paced, online professional learning modules for faculty.

There are so many educational technologies available! Which ones should you use? And how should you use them? In our Effective Use of Technology in Teaching & Learning #TLCnutshell, we'll reflect on considerations for effective use of education technology. bit.ly/TLC-Nutshell