On Wednesday, Dec. 10, Heather Bilkes (R.N., B.N.Sc., M.Ed., Nursing faculty, Champlain College) will present and facilitate a World Café event entitled Resilience Teaching. Light refreshments will be served. How can teachers help students thrive, even when challenges persist? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to spark meaningful conversation and practical ideas. Together, we’ll…
Join us for the keynote session at this year’s Ped Day, From Spark to Circuit: Designing for Motivation, Meaning, and Hope in the Classroom, by Jessica Riddell at 9 AM in 5B.16 on Friday, Nov. 7.
Educators in the CEGEP system are uniquely positioned to reimagine what teaching and learning can become. This session draws on the Hope Circuits framework to explore how we can create classrooms that spark curiosity, deepen motivation, and foster a culture of student flourishing.
We will explore how to cultivate “hook questions”—provocative, generative inquiries that invite students to explore answers that are possible but not predetermined, and that connect with course competencies. These questions can serve as catalysts for both intellectual engagement and identity formation—helping students see themselves as co-creators of knowledge.
Visit the link to register for the key note and other Ped Day events or just show up!
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jessica Riddell will deliver the keynote address at Dawson’s upcoming Pedagogical Day on Nov. 7.
Dr. Riddell is a professor of Early Modern Literature in the English Department at Bishop’s University (Quebec, Canada) and holds the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair of Undergraduate Teaching Excellence. In this capacity, she focuses on systems-change in higher education that fosters human flourishing.
An award-winning educator and scholar, Dr. Riddell has published extensively on Shakespeare, experiential learning, and inclusive high-impact practices. Her 2023 book, Shakespeare’s Guide to Hope, Life, and Learning (University of Toronto Press), was nominated for the Gordon Book Prize. Her most recent work, Hope Circuits: Rewiring Universities and Other Systems for Human Flourishing (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2024), continues her exploration of hope and transformation in education.
Join us at 9 AM for Dr. Riddell’s keynote presentation kicking off Ped Day. Visit the link for the program and to register.
AQPC Grand Conferences: Les nouvelles représentations mentales du travail dans l’enseignement supérieur : le cas des générations Y et Z: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Performa non-credit training:
Littératie et apprentissage dans les disciplines https://www.usherbrooke.ca/performa/fr/formations-non-creditees/litteratie-apprentissage-disciplines
CCDMD: Sketches of the History of Science in English and now en francais: https://ccdmd.qc.ca/en/resources/sketches-of-the-history-of-science/
Éductive: le Marathon technopédagogique, 5 au 9 janvier 2026, sur le theme ludopédagogie. Soumettre votre proposition d'atelier.
Support Staff will have their annual Training Day on Friday, May 30 starting at 8:45 AM. The program offers various workshops throughout the day, focusing on interests expressed by the support staff community.
Keynote speaker Mylène Deneault will speak to staff about Enriching the Dawson Experience Through Effective Communication. We will be actively involved in a workshop that shows how effective communication can transform everyday interactions into opportunities for stronger relationships with managers, colleagues, and students — our clients. Discover how choosing the right words, listening actively, and communicating with purpose can boost collaboration, solve problems faster, and energize the work environment.
To register for the keynote and any of the workshops, look for an invitation via email from Pascahl Scott, Director of Human Resources.
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 9:30-12:30pm
Presented by Tannia Ditchburn, Pedagogical Counsellor, OAD and Aurelie Leblanc-Florent, Student Services
Join us to refresh and strengthen your classroom management toolkit. Whether you’re a seasoned educator looking to refine your approach or a new teacher seeking practical guidance, this interactive workshop will equip you with tools to prevent disruptions, foster positive relationships, establish a structured learning environment, and apply appropriate interventions when necessary.
Through hands-on activities and real-world case scenarios, you’ll explore:
Visit the link to register.
Join us for a coffee & tea break!
Wednesday May 7
12 PM-2 PM in the CoLab (3F.36)
Inclusion & Wellness Retreat Q & A drop-in
Hosted by: Cathy Roy, Caroline Haddad & Julia Lijeron
Looking for fresh ideas and inspiration to enhance your teaching? Join us at Dawson College on June 4 and 5 for the SALTISE Conference 2025 – a free, two-day event that brings together educators, researchers, students and pedagogical innovators from across the province and beyond.
This year’s theme, Connecting Communities Over a Decade: Reflections on past, purpose, and path ahead, celebrates over 10 years of sharing ideas and building communities around active learning and evidence-based teaching.
Expect an engaging program with talks, workshops, panels, and poster sessions—all designed to spark new thinking and conversations. The conference will also feature a keynote from Dr. Marcela Borge, an expert in collaborative learning and educational technology from Penn State University.
Last year, 19 Dawson teachers presented at the conference, sharing the great work happening right here at our college. We’d love to see even more of our community attend this year—whether you're presenting, attending sessions, or just curious to see what SALTISE is all about.
To register or learn more, visit the link.
Join a two-day, all-inclusive retreat dedicated to professional growth and well-being for faculty and professionals.
Theme: Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone
Organized by the Universal Design for Learning co-facilitators, it will take place Wednesday and Thursday, June 11-12 at Far Hills, in the Laurentians.
The experience will provide enriching professional development and an opportunity to connect with colleagues in Nature.
*PD funds may be used to cover costs
Experiences with Transdisciplinary Course Designs will take place on Friday, April 11 at 2:30 PM.
Research is increasingly recognizing the significant benefits that inter- and transdisciplinary learning processes can offer when engaging with complex issues like climate and sustainability. In this talk, we will share our experiences as co-designers, co-instructors and co-learners in an innovative environmental and sustainability education course at McGill University. We will share insights on the enablers, barriers, and potential contributions of transdisciplinary teaching and learning for sustainability.
To register, visit the link.
Last Modified: November 20, 2025
