Ped Day proposals due Sept. 1
August 27th, 2026
Submit your proposals for Dawson Ped Days via this FORM by Tuesday, Sept. 1 for possible presentation at either the Fall Ped Day on Sept. 25 or the Winter Ped Day on Jan. 13.
Dawson’s Ped Days aim to inspire, motivate, and help us connect with each other. We will explore various topics in teaching and learning, and the winter ped day will include thematic groupings and workable resources for participants. These Ped days are designed for faculty and educational professionals and address local priorities identified by teachers while supporting strategic objectives.
You are invited to present your explorations of innovative, inclusive, evidence-based practices that enhance learning, including across disciplines and learning environments.
If you wish to discuss your ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out to Azra Khan, pedagogical counsellor, OAD.
August 27th, 2026
The fourth edition of Dawson’s Inclusion and Wellness Retreat took place on June 9 and 10 at the picturesque Far Hills Inn in the Laurentian mountains. Twenty-one people from a variety of departments gathered to explore ways we can design our teaching approaches, interactions, and courses to meet a wide range of student needs. Feedback…
Support is available for teaching IN French
August 27th, 2026
The Teaching in French Task Force is back this year with a team of three French teachers and one Pedagogical Counsellor. We look forward to supporting those teaching in French this semester or preparing to do so in the future.
The Teaching in French Task Force is available to support you with:
- Designing or adapting learning activities and assessments for multi-level groups
- Reviewing exams or instructions for clarity
- Assessing the level of readings to ensure they are accessible for all students taking courses in French
- Other challenges as they arise
You can reach us at teachinginfrench@dawsoncollege.qc.ca. The many resources we have developed are available on our SharePoint site.
-The 2026-27 Teaching in French Task Force (Laëtitia Desanti, Laurent Duval, Chantale Giguère, Jane Hudson)
August 27th, 2026
Are you interested in connecting with colleagues and exploring new approaches to teaching? Would you like to work through classroom challenges in a supportive setting? You might want to join one of our Faculty Learning Communities for 2026-27. We offer five brand new communities that bring together faculty, professionals, and staff around topics ranging from…
Send your Ped Day proposals
May 14th, 2026
Faculty and educational professionals are invited to present their explorations of innovative, inclusive, evidence-based practices that enhance student engagement across disciplines and learning environments. For more information, please contact Azra Khan, Pedagogical Counsellor, Office of Academic Development.
Ped Days will take place on Sept. 25, 2026 and on Jan. 14, 2026.
Deadline for proposals is Sept 1, 2026 12 PM. Please be prepared to be scheduled on either Ped Day, September or January.
You’re invited to Moodle Day on May 22
May 14th, 2026
Dawson’s Moodle Day 2026 gives you the opportunity to exchange ideas, hear different perspectives, discover practical approaches, and connect with colleagues who are interested in using Moodle more effectively.
Dawson’s educational technology counsellors Rafael Scapin and Cameron Campbell invite you to join them online via Teams. No need to register; join the event Friday, May 22 from 9 AM to 12 PM here: https://scap.in/moodleday2026
The format will be 30-minute panel discussions on the following topics:
- Moodle and AI: From Experimentation to Responsible Use
- Accessibility and Universal Design in Moodle
- Video in Moodle: Pedagogical Tool or Storage Problem?
- Using Moodle Data to Support Students Earlier
- Building a CEGEP-Wide Moodle Community of Practice
Last call to register for Inclusion and Wellness Retreat
May 14th, 2026
- Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday June 9 and 10, 2026
- Time: 9 AM Tuesday to 4:30 PM Wednesday (detailed schedule will be provided with confirmation of registration)
- Where: Far Hills
- Fee: Accommodation, all workshops, meals, taxes and other conference costs are included in the fee. Staff wishing to be reimbursed by Professional Development funds will receive a pre-filled Professional Development Fund application one month prior to the start date, to submit with their receipt upon retreat completion.Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure yours by signing up now: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/udl/retreat/
June 4 virtual workshop with Dr. Donna Goodleaf
May 14th, 2026
Join us June 4 from 10 AM to 11:15 AM online on Teams for a virtual workshop entitled Decolonizing Curriculum: Land Acknowledgements as teaching and assessment tools across the disciplines.
It will be led by Dr. Donna Goodleaf, Director Decolonizing Curriculum and pedagogies, Centre for Teaching & Learning, Concordia University. Dr. Goodleaf will take participants through the design and adaptation of a Land Acknowledgement as a class activity/assignment regardless of discipline.
This will be a hands-on session where Dr. Goodleaf will show how to work with a Land Acknowledgement to create an assessment. This is also a preview of the type of work that the Faculty Community of Practice will pursue, Environmental Sustainability and Justice Frameworks across the Disciplines.
Register here
Last Indigenous Perspectives events for the semester
April 30th, 2026
Indigenous Perspectives: They Lied to You in School
Join us in watching a short video by Ray Fadden regarding the contributions Native America gave to the world. This will be followed by an open discussion.
Tuesday, May 12: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM in the CoLab (3F.43). Register here
Wednesday, May 13: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in the CoLab (3F.43) Register here
Sign up for the Inclusion & Wellness Retreat June 9-10
April 30th, 2026
- Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday June 9 and 10, 2026
- Time: 9 AM Tuesday to 4:30 PM Wednesday (detailed schedule will be provided with confirmation of registration)
- Where: Far Hills
- Fee: Accommodation, all workshops, meals, taxes and other conference costs are included in the fee. Staff wishing to be reimbursed by Professional Development funds will receive a pre-filled Professional Development Fund application one month prior to the start date, to submit with their receipt upon retreat completion.Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure yours by signing up now: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/udl/retreat/
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