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🎉 Exciting news! The Teaching & Learning Centre has a new home at Newnham Campus! You'll now find us in K2037 (inside K2030).
Can’t make it in-person? No worries; we’re here to support faculty and instructors at ALL campuses! Learn more:
Discover the New Home of the Teaching & Learning Centre
We’re excited to announce that we’ve moved to a new location at Newnham Campus! Visit us in the CITE Building in room K2037 (inside K2030).
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✨ Seneca Polytechnic is closed for the holidays beginning Dec. 20, 2025. The Teaching & Learning Centre Team will be unavailable during this time. We look forward to assisting you when Seneca re-opens on Jan. 5, 2026. Happy Holidays! ✨
December 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
❄️ Looking for something thought-provoking to read (or listen to) over the holiday break?
Our Hot Reading List is perfect for cozy winter days. We've curated a collection of engaging books and podcasts on AI, teaching, assessment, classroom innovation, and more.
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#WinterReads
The Teaching & Learning Centre's Hot Summer Reading List
The Teaching & Learning Centre's Hot Summer Reading List
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December 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Your Learn@Seneca course template is already in your Winter 2026 shell — and it’s packed with tools to save you time. Checklists, guides, and built-in student resources (yes, Curriculum Integration too). If you haven’t explored it yet — or want a refresher — start here:
Ready, Set, Teach! Your Fall 2025 Learn@Seneca Course Template Just Got a Refresh
When you open your fall 2025 course shells, you will notice some improvements and changes to the Teaching and Learning Learn@Seneca Course Template.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
🔧 Need assistance with CourseLeaf? Our support website is your one-stop shop for tips, guides, and FAQs. Whether you’re a pro or a newbie, we’ve got you covered! Explore the resources here 👉
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Resources for CourseLeaf
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December 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Are you new to teaching at Seneca? 🌟
Join us for an online New Faculty Orientation for Non Full-time Faculty on Jan. 7, 2026 from 4pm to 7pm Eastern. 🌐 Get essential info on teaching at Seneca, plus a hands-on workshop on Learn@Seneca!
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#FacultyPD
New Faculty Orientation for Non Full-time Faculty | The Teaching & Learning Centre | Seneca Polytechnic
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December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
In our "Teaching & Learning Stories from the Field" 🎙️podcast🎧, we chat with Seneca Award Winner Philip. 🏆 Get ready to be inspired by Philip's teaching methods and gain valuable wisdom on flexible delivery. 🔥 Listen now:
Episode 7: In Conversation with Philip Ackerman: Seneca Award Winner
Podcast episode 7: In Conversation with Philip Ackerman: Seneca Award Winner for Teaching Excellence in Flexible Delivery
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December 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Is your course set up to meet the Learn@Seneca Minimum Requirements Policy? Our "Meeting the Learn@Seneca Minimum Requirements" webpage contains information and #TeachingResources to help you meet those requirements in your Learn@Seneca course(s).
Meeting the Learn@Seneca Minimum Requirements in Blackboard Ultra
Tips on how to meet the Learn@Seneca Minimum Requirements in Blackboard Ultra.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New to using the Flexible classrooms on campus? The ITS Classroom Training Module: HyFlex Foundations has you covered! Learn how to set up the tech, manage audio/video, and create a seamless learning experience for your students. 💡
You can find it in MyPD.
December 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
For more information and #TeachingResources to guide your journey with teaching in flexible mode at Seneca — including key tips, success stories, tech tools, checklists, and more! — explore our Flexible Course Delivery website: buff.ly/LpUzRmP.
#FlexibleTeaching #HyFlex #EdTech #FacultySupport
Flexible Course Design
If you are going to be teaching a Flexible course, the best place to start is with the next offering of our professional development course, "Fundamentals of Flexible Course Design and Delivery."…
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December 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Streamline your syllabus creation with CourseLeaf! Whether you're updating or creating a new syllabus, our website can help you stay organized and efficient. Explore now! 🔗
CourseLeaf
Resources for CourseLeaf
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December 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Check out our Importing Content into Learn@Seneca #TLCnutshell — a guide to getting your course ready for students. Learn how to copy and review content, fix broken links, add banners, set up tools and LTI integrations, create course links, and make your course available. 🔗
Learn@Seneca Nutshells
The Learn@Seneca Nutshells are a series of quick, self-paced, online learning modules for faculty.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
#TeachingResources Through our conversations with Seneca faculty members teaching in flexible mode, we compiled what they've shared into our “Five Things I’ve Learned about Flexible Teaching from Conversations with Seneca Faculty” Spark Plug article:
Five Things I’ve Learned about Flexible Teaching from Conversations with Seneca Faculty
Have you heard the recent buzz around Seneca’s new Flexible delivery? As a Professor in the Teaching & Learning Centre, I have been lucky to have frequent conversations with faculty about what it’s…
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December 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Will you be teaching in a flexible classroom in the winter term? We have a video for you! Check out our Seneca Flexible Classroom Instructional video; it walks you through how you can set up your flexible classroom.
Seneca Flexible Classroom Instructional Video
Learn how to use the flexible technology classrooms at Seneca.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In our Envisioning Your Course Through a Flexible Lens #TLCnutshell, we'll help you envision your course through a flexible lens by exploring the four design principles that will ensure success for your and your students. Get started at bit.ly/flex-nutshell!
Envisioning Your Course Through a Flexible Lens
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December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Flexible mode at Seneca gives students the choice to attend in class, online synchronously, or online asynchronously. Students can change their mode of participation for each class session. Check out the #TeachingResources and ideas we've curated for you:
Flexible Course Design
If you are going to be teaching a Flexible course, the best place to start is with the next offering of our professional development course, "Fundamentals of Flexible Course Design and Delivery."…
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December 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🧩 Want to create more inclusive digital content?
Join our 2-week Foundations of Creating Accessible Content #TLCcourse this winter!
✅ Practical skills
✅ AODA-aligned
✅ Micro-credential awarded
📅 Starts Jan. 20
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#MicroCredentialled #PDPlan #FacultyPD
Boost Your Accessibility Skills: Join Our Interactive Course in Winter 2026
In our "Foundations of Creating Accessible Content" course, you'll review and apply the accessibility guidelines and requirements applicable to creating digital content and consider their practical…
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December 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Speaking of rubrics, did you know you can use Generative AI within Learn@Seneca to help you create rubrics for your assessments? It’s one of the features of Blackboard's AI Design Assistant and it is available in your Learn@Seneca course. Learn more:
Introducing Blackboard’s AI Design Assistant
Get ready to add an AI tool to your course design toolbox! Blackboard's AI Design Assistant will soon be available to you in your Learn@Seneca course, providing suggestions as you design your course.…
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December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Check out our Learn@Seneca #TLCnutshell on Rubrics! Learn about the importance of rubrics and how to create them in your course. We share some best practices and our favourite rubric-related tips, too! 🔗
Learn@Seneca Nutshells
The Learn@Seneca Nutshells are a series of quick, self-paced, online learning modules for faculty.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Check out our Importing Content into Learn@Seneca #TLCnutshell — a guide to getting your course ready for students. Learn how to copy and review content, fix broken links, add banners, set up tools and LTI integrations, create course links, and make your course available. 🔗
Learn@Seneca Nutshells
The Learn@Seneca Nutshells are a series of quick, self-paced, online learning modules for faculty.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
New to teaching at Seneca? 🌟 Join our New Faculty Orientation for Non Full-time Faculty on Jan 7 from 4pm to 7pm Eastern online. Learn the ropes & get a hands-on Learn@Seneca workshop!
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#FacultyPD
New Faculty Orientation for Non Full-time Faculty | The Teaching & Learning Centre | Seneca Polytechnic
New Faculty Orientation for Non Full-time Faculty on Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. Eastern will provide you with valuable information on how to get started teaching at Seneca. Th
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December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🌟 Did you know? Our CourseLeaf support website is packed with guides, FAQs, and tutorials to help you navigate syllabus creation. Make sure you’re ready for the next term! Check it out today 👉
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December 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New Faculty Orientation for Non Full-Time Faculty – Jan. 7, 2026! Join us online for a session packed with valuable resources to help you succeed in your role at Seneca. We'll cover essential resources and wrap up with a Learn@Seneca workshop.
New Faculty Orientation for Non Full-time Faculty | The Teaching & Learning Centre | Seneca Polytechnic
New Faculty Orientation for Non Full-time Faculty on Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. Eastern will provide you with valuable information on how to get started teaching at Seneca. Th
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December 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Designing and Developing High Quality Student-Centred Online/Hybrid Learning Experiences supports faculty members with #TeachingResources and guidance to refine their course design skills and innovate with online teaching strategies for student success.
Designing and Developing High Quality Student-Centred Online/Hybrid Learning Experiences
Over the past year, Seneca has been working on creating an accessible and flexible 4-week asynchronous online course resource to guide and support high-quality online course development that will…
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December 12, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📚 Syllabus season is here! If you need help with CourseLeaf, our dedicated support site has everything you need—from troubleshooting to step-by-step instructions. Let’s get those syllabi ready! Visit now 🔗
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December 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our Teaching Online #TLCnutshell explores the instructional and assessment strategies that can be used to engage students in the online environment. The Teaching & Learning Centre has many resources available, and we highlight them in this nutshell.
Teaching & Learning Centre Nutshells
The Teaching & Learning Centre Nutshells are a series of quick, self-paced, online professional learning modules for faculty.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM