13 Connect with Teaching Supports
Teaching and Learning Support
The University of Saskatchewan’s Teaching and Learning site, maintained by the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning, is a comprehensive resource hub that provides valuable information, tools, and support services to faculty members, instructors, and teaching assistants to enhance their teaching practices and promote student success. There are a vast range of topics covered including:
- Course Design: Explore effective strategies for designing courses that align with learning outcomes and promote active engagement.
- Assessment Strategies: Discover methods for designing assessments that provide valuable feedback and measure student learning outcomes effectively.
- Inclusive Teaching Practices: Learn how to create inclusive learning environments that accommodate diverse student needs and foster a sense of belonging.
- Educational Technology Integration: Explore innovative ways to integrate technology into teaching practices to enhance learning experiences.
- Professional Development Opportunities: Take advantage of workshops, training sessions, and resources aimed at supporting ongoing professional growth.
- Research in Teaching and Learning: Engage in scholarly activities related to teaching and learning to contribute to the advancement of pedagogical knowledge.
- Feedback Collection: Emphasize the importance of collecting ongoing feedback as a continuous improvement process in educational settings.
Teaching and Learning is a vital platform for fostering excellence in teaching and promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration within the university community whether you are a beginning teacher or have years of experience.
FLT Design and Development Support
Flexible Learning Team (FLT) Design and Development Support aims to empower faculty members to create engaging and effective learning experiences that meet the needs of today’s diverse student population. By leveraging flexible learning approaches and innovative instructional strategies, faculty can enhance student engagement, promote active learning, and improve learning outcomes in their course. Looking for support? You can connect by emailing FLT@usask.ca and we would be happy to help!
Learning Technology Support
Learning Technology support aims to empower instructors with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage technology effectively in their teaching, ultimately enhancing student engagement, learning outcomes, and satisfaction. Want to learn more? Just email FLT@usask.ca to make a request and a specialist with the GMCTL will connect with you to provide the support you need.
Library Support
The University Library directly supports the University’s teaching and learning activities. Librarians, learning specialists, and staff offer various resources and services tailored to assist faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants in their teaching roles.
Key supports include (but are not limited to):
- Assistance with course materials such as:
- placing items on reserve
- creating persistent (stable) links to course readings in Canvas
- locating open educational resources (OER)
- providing copyright support and review
- Academic support and skill development for students via:
- research help guides and tools
- workshops offered by learning specialists, librarians, and peer mentors
- online, self-guided tutorials on academic integrity, critical thinking, etc.
- the Writing Centre and Math and Stats Help Centre
- Access to liaison librarians, who support your department, program, college, or school, by:
- developing custom help guides or instruction sessions for your courses to help students enhance research skills and effectively use library resources
- highlighting existing resources to embed into Canvas
- providing advice on research assignments and recommending course-specific resources
- offering research consultations for students
- supporting the development of information literacy
- developing library collections to support your teaching areas
Please consult the Library’s Teaching page for more details on these and other supports.