Over at the Faculty Hub
- Oct. 15 is Ped Day! Register here!
- Ed tech Virtual Office Hours will be held Oct. 22 from 10-11. Join through the Faculty Hub website.
Learning at the Living Campus
Last Thursday, first-year Environmental Science students in Brian Mader's General Biology I class were given the task of comparing the biodiversity of bacteria on two different surfaces. Students decided to head to the rooftop to compare the potential bacteria found in our two rooftop ponds. They compared soil samples with others on campus as well as sampled the surface of leaves. Results will be analyzed in a few weeks.
This is an example of learning outside the classroom on our Living Campus. If you would like to share your own experiences or those of your students, please write to cparsons@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Photo credit: Brian Mader (Coordinator, Environmental Science)
Ped Day is Oct. 15
Saul Carliner of Concordia University will open Dawson's Ped Day on Friday, Oct. 15 with an opening plenary address entitled Teaching in Turbulent Times.
Even without considering COVID, experts predicted disruption in higher education over the next decade or so resulting from a combination of trends in demographics, technology and society.
When COVID hit, it unearthed some additional considerations. This session first explores these disruptions, then suggests 10 specific ways these disruptions might affect the day-to-day work of CEGEP instructors, including the impacts on the student body and their expectations, the nature of courses being taught, and the nature of teaching.
Click the Read More link to see the full line-up of Ped Day events and to register.
New Environment & Sustainability Certificate
As the 21st century unfolds, Dawson students and teachers have a new opportunity to continue channelling their knowledge and abilities into positive action that counters the daunting environmental, economic and social challenges of today. Dawson has been addressing sustainability challenges for years, a fact foregrounded in the 2016-2021 Strategic Plan. Notably, we recognize the significant…
Creative Collective for Change is next phase of Resist Violence
Pat Romano (Faculty, Humanities) and Kim Simard (Faculty, Cinema | Communications) are beginning to implement the next phase of their Resist Violence project, which has been shared with administrators and educators across Canada and with faculty and professionals at Dawson’s Ped Days. The Creative Collective for Change is the name of a two-year project that…
Over at the Faculty Hub
- The Dawson Communities of Practice (CoP) are accepting applications for fellows, for the W22 semester. Hear about the CoPs and their application process, from the leads in these videos!
- Ed Tech Virtual Office Hours: Oct. 8. Join this session from the Faculty Hub website.
- Registration is now open for Ped Day on Oct. 15: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/human-resources/ped-day/
- Click Read More to drop by the Hub
CRISPESH is offering a lunch ‘n learn series
MIDI_program_2021-2022_EN For more, visit: https://crispesh.ca/evenements/
Orange Shirt Day is Sept. 30
All events and resources about Orange Shirt Day are updated and housed here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/campus-life-leadership/orange-t-shirt-day-events/ Community Artwork: :Using the design of alumnae Wakenhnhiióhstha Montour, Dawson College students will be invited to contribute to a collective community artwork honouring the survivors and victims of the residential school system. Students will be able to add their tile throughout…
Over at the Faculty Hub
Congratulations! Four faculty projects received Entente Canada-Quebec (ECQ) grants:
- Creative collective for change (Patricia Romano and Kim Simard)
- Exploring AR City: Phase II (Reisa Levine)
- Establishing HyFlex pedagogy to improve educational outcomes (Selma Hamdani)
- Implementing the interprofessional education (IPE) approach in Cégep medical technology programs (Tim Miller)
Dawson Communities of Practice will be selecting fellows for the winter semester. To learn more about what they do, and how to apply – chat with the leads at their Virtual Open House on Tuesday, September 21 from 2:30-3:45. Join the session from the Faculty Hub website.
The wind at your back: How to tap into students' emotions to inspire deep learning - facilitated by Jeff Gandell (English, WID). This virtual workshop will take place on September 29 from 2:00-3:30. Join from the Faculty Hub website.
DALC Meet-ups will take place every week throughout the semester. Visit the DALC website for more info.
Ed-Tech virtual office hours will be held from 10-11am every other Friday starting September 24. Join in via the Faculty Hub website.
Last Modified: October 13, 2021
