Ped Week

August 17-21

Each August, Vanier community members come together at Ped Day. Reconnecting with colleagues, exchanging stories about

the summer, and reflecting collectively on pedagogy helps teachers and staff ease back into college life. This year, of course,

Ped Day will look a little different. Rather than an intensive one-day event, we've planned a week's worth of activities that

examine aspects of the teaching and learning relationship, including strategies for ensuring equity, accessibility, and fairness

in assessments. Join us for sessions offered by Vanier teachers and staff as well as guest educators. Sessions will be held

synchronously on online platforms, and recordings of most will be made available.

MONDAY

9:30-10:00 VIRTUAL MIX AND MINGLE

10:00-11:30

WELCOME EVENT: COMING TOGETHER IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

(Session led by members of the PSI team)

Reconnect with colleagues

Hear from college administrators about orientations for the 2020-21 academic year, from online learning to the implementation of

IPESA and the continued development of the Strategic Plan & Student Success Plan

Set sights on the semester ahead

1:30- 3:00

SETTING INTENTIONS: DISCUSSION CIRCLE

(Multiple sessions capped at 10 participants; session led by RespectWorks Advisor Anuska Martins and members of the PSI team)

Guided reflection as the semester begins, to examine how we can nurture and balance exercising care for the self, care for students,

and care amongst peers.

* Discussion circles—For those interested in collaboratively exploring ideas with the potential to continue building on this conversation

over the course of the semester.

TUESDAY

9:30-10:00 VIRTUAL MIX AND MINGLE

10:00-12:00

INDIGENOUS WAYS OF LEARNING: APPLYING KEY VALUES ONLINE

(Workshop sponsored by the Intercollegiate Decolonization Network; session led by Diane Labelle)

Learn key values of Indigenous education

Discuss how to apply Indigenous values to online teaching

1:30- 2:30

TEACHING WITH VIDEOS

(Capped at 30 participants; session led by Stefan Bracher)

Reflect on experiences teaching and learning with video last semester, and share ideas for the upcoming semester.

1:30- 3:00

SETTING INTENTIONS: DISCUSSION CIRCLE

(Multiple sessions capped at 10 participants; session led by RespectWorks Advisor Anuska Martins and members of the PSI team)

Guided reflection as the semester begins, to examine how we can nurture and balance exercising care for the self, care for students,

and care amongst peers.

* Discussion circles—For those interested in collaboratively exploring ideas with the potential to continue building on this conversation

over the course of the semester.

WEDNESDAY

9:30-10:00 VIRTUAL MIX AND MINGLE

10:00-11:30

INTEGRATIVE ASSESSMENTS

(Session led by members of the PSI team)

Examine the role of integrative assessments, including the LIA, in a competency-based approach

Discuss strategies for scaffolding students’ learning toward the attainment of learning outcomes

1:00- 2:30

PROFICIENCY, NOT PERFECTION: THE SPLI POLICY AND ITS ROLE IN STUDENT SUCCESS

(Session led by Toby Moneit, Student Success Task Force member)

Join this session to shift your paradigm about the Student Proficiency in the Language of Instruction policy.

Come see SPLI for what it really is--a chance to support our students in their success in learning in English.

1:30- 3:00

SETTING INTENTIONS: DISCUSSION CIRCLE

(Multiple sessions capped at 10 participants; session led by RespectWorks Advisor Anuska Martins and members of the PSI team)

Guided reflection as the semester begins, to examine how we can nurture and balance exercising care for the self, care for students,

and care amongst peers.

* Discussion circles—For those interested in collaboratively exploring ideas with the potential to continue building on this conversation

over the course of the semester.

THURSDAY

9:30-10:00 VIRTUAL MIX AND MINGLE

10:00- 11:30

CLASS ENGAGEMENT

(Session led by members of the PSI team)

Explore strategies for developing relevant and engaging learning activities and assessments

Get tips on building online learning communities, promoting netiquette, using breakout rooms, and more!

1:30- 3:00

DISCOURAGING CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

(Session led by members of the PSI team)

Discuss challenges inherent in online assessment

Hear about and share successful assessment strategies that minimize cheating and plagiarism

FRIDAY

9:30-10:00 VIRTUAL MIX AND MINGLE

9:00- 12:00

DEVELOPING DIGITAL COMPETENCIES

(Morning session capped at 30 participants; sessions led by Performa; pre-registration required)

Trainings will run from 9 am to 12 pm Aug 21 and 28

See information sheet here

10:00- 12:00

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION: ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS AND EVALUATIONS

(Workshop sponsored by the Intercollegiate Decolonization Network, led by Diane Labelle)

Learn about Indigenous methods for assessing learning

Discuss how to apply these methods and values to online assessment

1:30- 2:30

SETTING INTENTIONS: WORKSHOP

(No registration limit; session led by RespectWorks Advisor Anuska Martins and members of the PSI team)

Examine how we can nurture & balance exercising care for the self, care for students, & care amongst peers as the semester begins.

* Workshop—For those interested in learning more about concepts and strategies in a presentation-based format, with opportunities

for individual reflection/application.

1:30- 4:30

DEVELOPING DIGITAL COMPETENCIES

(Afternoon session capped at 30 participants; sessions led by Performa; pre-registration required)

Trainings will run from 1:30 to 4:30 pm Aug 21 and 28

See information sheet here