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Vanier in the News Although the college premises are closed, Vanier is far from being quiet. In addition to all the online activity of classes and many, many
meetings, Vanier has also been in the news over the past month, beginning just as the college closed. See the following stories all written by
Ruby Pratka:
She wrote a story about job seekers that mentioned Vanier (https://www.flipsnack.com/metromedia/saint-laurent-8-avril-2020.html, p. 11,
as well as a story on our Vanier heroes and heroines coming out of Nursing and Respiratory and Anaesthesia Technology:
https://www.flipsnack.com/metromedia/saint-laurent-1er-avril-2020-fvt9sxv68.html, p. 5.
Just as the college closed, she also wrote a story on the Vanier Men’s basketball champions: https://www.flipsnack.com/metromedia/saint-
laurent-18-mars-2020.html, p. 6.
Marguerite Corriveau, Vanier Communications and Corporate Affairs
Supporting Students during COVID-19
Do you notice that more students are reaching out seeking support? During a regular semester, many of these concerns would be brought up
in person or during office hours - but what can you do when the only way to contact students is through MIO? Student Services has created
a short guide for some helpful ideas to respond to student concerns. Click on the link below to take a look! There’s also a quick reference
sheet at the end for some of the common concerns that students have shared with us. If you have any questions or would like to know more,
you can contact me directly at [email protected] or through MIO.
https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/student-services/files/2020/04/Supporting-students-through-online-means.pdf
Sarah Dudley, Student Services
Volume M24, Issue No. 16, May 4, 2020
Academic Council
AGENDA
Friday, May 8, 2020, 1:00 p.m.
Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/95578468613
Meeting ID: 955 7846 8613
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes of April 3, 2020
4. Business Arising from the Minutes
5. Main Business
I. Items for Consultation
a) Academic Sector Items 2019-2020 & 2020-2021 (A-C. Banville)
b) Academic Dean’s Items (A-C. Banville)
c) Academic Council Committees 2020-2021 (A-C. Banville)
d) Presentation of Modified PCAs for AHT and IET (E. Cooperberg)
II. Items for Recommendation
a) ECE Attestation Grid Revision (T. Diamantakos, T. Andriamanantena)
b) Honour Roll for Winter 2020 (H. Kavallos)
6. Reports, Announcements and Correspondence
a) COVID-19/Academic Continuity Plan Update (I. Delisle)
b) Devis 2028 (A-C. Banville, J. McMahon)
c) Board of Directors (A-C. Banville)
d) Admissions – Fall 2020 (S. Tardif)
7. Varia 8. Adjournment
Olga Mardas on behalf of Academic Council
RespectWorks Tools for these Times
Hi Everyone,
I sincerely hope that you are all doing well.
I thought to share a great collection of resources I came across this week that folks may find helpful:
Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute of Canada’s Free COVID-19 Resources
A comprehensive list of free webinars, audio exercises, worksheets, and concise blog posts on a range of topics for coping through
these times including strategies for working from home, managing anxiety, and supporting loved ones.
While holding space to acknowledge all the different ways in which we are experiencing these circumstances, here are a couple of articles that
discuss the importance and benefits of cultivating empathy in our communication with each other:
4 Ways to Practice Trauma-Informed Healing
Suggestions on how to support mutual healing in our communication that include shifting judgement to curiosity, taking time to
reflect and breathe before responding, creating a safe enough space, and seeking out connection
Cultivating Empathy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A discussion of the ways in which we can cultivate empathy for others and compassion for the self with the understanding that we
are each working with different internal and external resources.
You can visit the Respect-Works website anytime for additional resources, reflections, and tools. Please don’t hesitate to email me for
information, referrals, or regarding concerns for which I can be of assistance; I primarily respond to emails during the week and am available
to schedule verbal consultations around when would best suit our respective availabilities in these circumstances.
A sincere thank you to everyone for ALL that you are doing! Sending lots of virtual care through this time.
Anuska Martins, Respectful Learning and Workplace Environment Advisor,
What to do if you must adjust an announcement on the Events Calendar In case you have an event or announcement on the Vanier College website listed under: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/events-calendar
and would need to adjust the information on your post due to cancellation or postponement of the event/announcement or for any other
reason, please contact Zsofia Orszagh in Vanier Communications if you have any issues as that section of the site is only accessible from the
College to update information.
She can be reached at [email protected]
Zsofia Orszagh, Communications and Corporate Affairs
Vanier College Social Media Accounts
If you are considering starting a social media account for a Vanier program, department or project, and are not sure what to do, then read
on. Take a look at our guidelines for Facebook & Twitter. We will be preparing more guidelines soon.
Contact Vanier Communications and ask us any questions you might have. Your main contact in the department keeping track of the Vanier
accounts is Zsofia Orszagh. You may reach her via email at [email protected]
The College needs to know about the existence of any account linked to Vanier or using the Vanier name, so Vanier Communications asks for
access to Vanier Social Media Accounts. We do this so that important accounts don’t just disappear or become inaccessible because people
change jobs within Vanier, retire or leave for other opportunities. We had one case where the account holder passed away. So in order not to
lose the accounts, it is important to keep us informed and provide us (Zsofia Orszagh) with administrative rights. Once we have that, we will
also add your account under the list of Vanier Social Media accounts page on our website.
Thank you.
Zsofia Orszagh, Web Communications Officer, Communications and Corporate Affairs
Graduation Ceremony 2019-2020 The Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2019-2020 was originally scheduled to take place Monday June 22, 2020. Unfortunately, due to
the COVID-19 crisis the status of Vanier’s Graduation Ceremony is now unknown, until further notice.
However, we will continue the process of selecting a Valedictorian for the Class of 2019-2020. The Valedictorian is presented at Graduation
as being a representative of our graduates and addresses the audience on behalf of the graduating class.
Here are indicators of importance:
• Academically strong: approximately an 80% average,
• Positive about Vanier,
• Articulate,
• Comfortable speaking in public,
• Broad experience at Vanier
Nominations from faculty and staff are now being accepted by the Valedictorian Selection Committee. If you know of a suitable candidate,
please send their name (and ID number if possible), and a few lines about the nominee, to:
Valedictorian Selection Committee: [email protected]
Deadline Monday May 4, 2020
Suitable candidates will be asked to a selection interview. The Vanier Community will be advised of the outcome of the Selection Committee
deliberations.
Thank you for your assistance in choosing a Valedictorian for the Vanier College Class of 2019-2020.
Giovanna Arcuri, Vanier Communications and Corporate Affairs
2020 STUDENT LIFE AWARD
The Student Life Award distinguishes graduating students who, aside from academic achievement, deserve recognition for their commitment,
integrity and perseverance in contributing to Vanier’s student life. Excellence in leadership, effort, and the ability to motivate and involve
others are often the qualities exhibited by Student Life Award recipients.
Any student, faculty or staff member of Vanier College may nominate a candidate to the Student Life Award. Please print and complete the
nomination form found on the web at https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/student-services/student-life/student-life-awards/
In light of COVID-19, please do not submit the form and the letter of recommendation to Student Services, C-203, instead email the form
and the letter of recommendation to Donata Parisella at [email protected]. The deadline to submit your nomination is May 12,
2020.
Donata Parisella, Student Services
ARCH-TECH STUDENTS VOLUNTEER THEIR DESIGN SKILLS DURING THE PANDEMIC
Architectural Technology students are showing tremendous initiative during the pandemic, by volunteering their design skills to help essential
organizations in need of architectural consultation. Second-year students Alissa Muro, Tuan Anh Phan, Aleah Pompura, and Ellen Ung
proposed social distancing measures through architectural initiatives for Education Plus, an alternative school for at-risk youth.
Pictured is a Zoom session between Ellen, Aleah and myself, with James Watts and Kim Watts of Education Plus, discussing design initiatives.
All work was done remotely, of course. Students are also in talks with other organizations for similar initiatives.
Michael Lancione, teacher, Architectural Technology
Judges include: Andy Nulman and Sarah Rossy
ECE Weekly Tips Good morning, from the Early Childhood Education department! We hope that the past week went smoothly, and we wish you a wonderful
upcoming week!
This week, we are on a roll! We’ve all heard how the Great Hunt for Toilet Paper has been one of the challenges of the current situation, so
we thought we’d shine a different light on an under-appreciated household object. May we present: the toilet paper roll.
Our first craft idea comes to us from Nora Soukiassian- thanks Nora!
Click on the link to find easy-peasy instructions for transforming toilet paper rolls into a fun desk-top organizer for coloured pencils, markers
and other art supplies. Super cute!
https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/diy-bookworm-paper-roll-pencil-
holder/?fbclid=IwAR0xDDjwLwX5wBcw_kEyIm4v4sIB2YloPo6Ig42i93jxbdBq0s3S-nSleMY
Toilet paper rolls are so versatile! Besides being great for all kinds of crafts, they are also excellent props for pretend play! A toilet paper roll
can transform into:
- a microphone: children can pretend to be their favourite singer, a sports announcer or a reporter- they could even use their toilet paper
roll microphone and interview you about topics of interest!
- binoculars: children can attach a couple of rolls together with glue, tape or a stapler (they might need adult help with this), and then head
out for adventure- they can search for rare birds up in the branches, seek out interesting cloud formations, or whatever strikes their fancy!
- a spyglass: who doesn’t want to pretend to be a pirate, or an explorer! Taping 2 rolls end-to-end will help any budding Blackbeard or Kate
Rice set out into the wide blue yonder.
- a telescope: children can take on the role (get it? get it?) of a famous astronomer like Victoria Kaspi or Edwin Hubble and peer into the sky,
looking for planets, galaxies, black holes or other fascinating phenomenon.
And of course, children may have their own ideas about how they can use toilet paper rolls in their play- we know someone who, when he
was a boy, used to strap a couple of rolls to his back and pretend he was Jacques Cousteau leaving the Calypso to explore the ocean depths
with his scuba tanks!
Toilet paper rolls can also help you get moving! Here are some simple movement game ideas, using the humble TP roll as a prop:
1) Obstacle Course: save up your rolls and then use them to create an obstacle course in an open area. This could be a solo event, a race or even a relay! Children could be challenged to weave in and out between the rolls as fast as they can on foot, on their knees, or even by hopping, using a tote bag, like the classic Potato Sack Race!
2) Reel It In: Attach one end of a long string to your roll and the other end to a box. Place an interesting object into the box- maybe a stuffed animal or a shoe. Then, rotate the roll as fast as you can and reel in the box! Again, this could be a solo challenge, or a head-to-head race.
3) The Biggest Wave: This game is guaranteed to bring out the competitive spirit. You need a bunch of toilet paper rolls (if you cut them in half, you’ll have twice as many, and the game might be easier for younger children), 2 players and a pair of fans. If you don’t have fans, fly swatters or floppy hats work just as well. The 2 players sit on either side of an agreed- upon “pitch”, behind their line. The toilet paper rolls are dumped in the middle. When they hear the word “GO!”, both players try to wave their fans as hard as they can, to drive all of the toilet paper rolls across the other person’s line. The game ends when there are no more toilet rolls on the pitch, or everyone’s arms are tired! Check out this video on YouTube to see these and other great games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtKtUKbrnkw
So there you go- we hope we have helped you to see all the potential in the lowly toilet paper roll! As a parting gift, here are two toilet paper-related children’s books your family might enjoy:
For preschoolers: and for older children (9+): As always, we’d love to hear from you – if you’ve got any great family-friendly tips, suggestions, recipes etc… you want to share with the Vanier community, send us an email at [email protected] And for daily ideas, links and information, follow us on Twitter @vanierece Stay safe and stay healthy everyone!
Mary Johnson, Early Childhood Education
Continuing Education Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions
Please let your family and friends know about the upcoming Virtual Information Sessions for the following
Continuing Education Programs.
Marguerite Corriveau, Communications and Corporate Affairs
Referral Form: Early Alert Support The Early Alert Support referral form is available online for teachers to refer at-risk students to the Student Success Advisor. Teachers are
encouraged to fill out the online referral form as soon as it becomes noticeable that a student is likely to fail and requires support beyond help
understanding course content.
I contact referred students and invite them to meet with me. Depending on a student’s situation, I will either work with them directly, or refer
them to the relevant resource(s), and follow up to help ensure the student receives the necessary support.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you want further information: extension 7568 or [email protected].
Referral form: Early Alert Support: http://bit.ly/early-alert-referral
Cari Clough, Tutoring and Academic Success Centre, E-308
The Writing Centre Assistance
The Writing Centre is ready to offer writing support and assistance to students.
Students can go here: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/writing-centre/ to find out how to make a virtual appointment
with someone in the Writing Centre.
Please share the link and the instructions with your students.
Kim Muncey, TASC and The Writing Centre
Early Childhood Education
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Art and Photography Scholarships For a third consecutive year Vanier College is offering two scholarships to support our students that have talent in the creative arts. The Vanier
College Foundation Student Art Acquisition Scholarship, valued at $2000 is divided amongst the selected applicants to purchase and display
their artwork on Vanier's campus. The Peter Gonda Memorial Scholarship for Photography, valued at $600 and is divided into first, second
and third prizes. All finalists from both scholarships will be included in an exhibition in the Henry Lehmann Gallery (B-303) at the beginning of
the fall semester 2020.
The application deadline for both scholarships is Wednesday May 13th, 2020.
See more detail below on each scholarship.
The Vanier College Foundation Student Art Acquisition Scholarship.
The goal of the scholarship is to promote student success and highlight student artwork by purchasing it and displaying it in various areas of
the college. At the same time, this scholarship would offer financial support to students and lead to the creation of an art bank that would help
showcase the talents of our students in disciplines such as photography, sculpture, drawing and painting.
All media are accepted: drawings, paintings, photography, art work, installation art and sculpture.
The Peter Gonda Memorial Scholarship for Photography
The Peter Gonda Memorial Scholarship for Photography, valued at $600, will be awarded annually to any Vanier College student who
demonstrates original photographic works. There will be a first prize of $300, second prize of $200 and a third prize of $100.
Peter Gonda passed away on August 20th 2016 at the age of 47. He was a Montreal-based artist, novelist and screenwriter. One of his main
passions was photography. He travelled around the world and exhibited his photographs in London, Paris and Montreal.
Christoph Heldt, Communications, Media and Studio Arts
PSI News
PSI Workshops
Supporting students in uncertain times Tuesday, May 5, 1:30-2:30pm
Co-presented by Andrea Palmer (Student Services) and Krista Riley (PSI) Students are dealing with high levels of stress and anxiety in our current context. This workshop, co-facilitated by Student Services and PSI,
will look at some of the challenges students are currently experiencing, as well as some strategies for supporting students and referring them
to appropriate resources. This workshop will involve a brief presentation and include a moderated discussion period where participants will
be encouraged to bring questions and concerns they are navigating to the group.
Please use the PSI Workshop Registration Form to sign up for this workshop.
SPOC on Blended Learning in College Education
PERFORMA IS OFFERING A SMALL PRIVATE ONLINE COURSE (SPOC) FOR FREE TO ALL PEDAGOGICAL STAFF AND FACULTY. (The first section of this SPOC is currently running. A new section of the course will run during the month of June, and another will run in the fall.) Non-credited short course
To meet current needs as efficiently as possible, college education institutions wish to offer students multiple possibilities and formats for
taking their courses, be they face-to-face or distance. In this context, thanks to its greater flexibility, blended learning is an outstanding option,
enabling each learner to balance the various aspects associated with studies, work and family life. The purpose of this private online course is
to introduce college teaching staff to this type of learning.
*Visit the SPOC's website or see the attached SPOC flyer for details. (Please note that the May 2020 course will in fact run in June.)
MTP
The Fall 2020 course schedule for Performa’s for-credit Master Teacher Program (MTP) is now available. All courses are scheduled
to run in a blended learning format, but Performa is prepared to offer the courses in online format if need be. Courses and host
colleges are listed below:
FALL 2020 1. PED-601 College Teaching and Course Design (Dawson College)
2. PED-602 Assessment as Learning (Champlain, St-Lambert)
This course will, among other topics, look at alternatives to the traditional paper and pencil test, which has been an issue this semester
as we all moved to distance learning. *PED-601 is a pre-requisite for PED-602.
3. COL-882 Developmental Psychology: The Emerging Adult (Vanier College)
The Developmental Psychology course will help teachers understand the generation of students that we are teaching.
4. PED-624 Pedagogy of Digital Learning (John Abbott College)
This course will give teachers the time to reflect on choices that were made in our rush to get online this semester. We will evaluate what
worked and what did not, and we will create plans for the use of digital tools based on sound pedagogical principles.
5. COL-869 Constructing Knowledge Across the Disciplines (Dawson College)
6. MEC-954 Research Project (TBD with thesis supervisor)
Please see the attached MTP Fall 2020 Schedule for specific dates and times.
PERFORMA PROGRAMMING IN FRENCH
If you are interested in pursuing for-credit pedagogical development studies in French, there is a vast offering of courses available through Performa’s francophone programs. Vous pouvez accéder à la programmation en utilisant le lien suivant: AUTOMNE 2020 : https://www.usherbrooke.ca/performa/fr/programmations/reseau/automne-2020-activites-en-francais/
*Registration deadline for credited Performa courses: Friday, May 29*
For more information about any Performa program, or to register for a course, please contact your local Performa
representative, Julia Hall, at [email protected].
Elana Cooperberg, Pedagogical Support and Innovation
MTP FALL 2020 SCHEDULE | April 20, 2020
MASTER TEACHER PROGRAM MTP Fall 2020 Course schedule Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in College Teaching (GCCT & GDCT)
PED601 – College Teaching and Course Design (2 cr.)
GCCT: Core course GDCT: N/A Teacher: Hélène Mathieu Location: Dawson College
Fri. Sept. 18 3:00-6:00pm Fri. Oct. 02 3:00-6:00pm Fri. Oct. 16 3:00-6:00pm Sat. Oct. 24** 9:00-4:00pm F2F only Tues. Nov. 03* 6:00-9:00pm Online only Fri. Nov. 20 3:00-6:00pm
Note: Recommended first course in the Master Teacher Program
COL882 – Developmental Psychology: The Emerging Adult
(2 cr.)
GCCT: Elective course GDCT: Elective course Teacher: Susan Kerwin-Boudreau Location: Vanier College
Fri. Sept. 11 3:00-6:00pm Tues. Sept. 22* 6:00-9:00pm Online only Fri. Oct. 02 3:00-6:00pm Tues. Oct. 13* 6:00-9:00pm Online only Sat. Oct. 24 9:00-4:00pm Fri. Oct. 30 3:00-6:00pm
PED602 – Assessment as Learning (3 cr.)
GCCT: Core course GDCT: N/A Teacher: Dianne Bateman Location: Champlain, St. Lambert
Fri. Aug. 28** 3:00-6:00pm F2F only Sat. Aug. 29** 9:00-4:00pm F2F only Sat. Sept. 19 9:00-4:00pm Tues. Sept. 29* 6:00-9:00pm Online only Sat. Oct. 17 9:00-4:00pm Tues. Oct. 27* 6:00-9:00pm Online only Sat. Nov. 14 9:00-12:00pm
Prerequisite: PED601 – College Teaching and Course Design
PED624 – Pedagogy of Digital Learning (2 cr.)
GCCT: Core course GDCT: N/A Teacher: TBD Location: John Abbott College
Sat. Oct. 03 9:00-4:00pm Tues. Oct. 20* 6:00-9:00pm Online only Sat. Nov. 07 9:00-4:00pm Tues. Nov. 17* 6:00-9:00pm Online only Fri. Nov. 27 3:00-6:00pm
COL869 – Constructing Knowledge Across the Disciplines
(3 cr.)
GCCT: N/A GDCT: Core course Teacher: Elizabeth Janik Location: Dawson College
Fri. Sept. 18 3:00-6:00pm Fri. Sept. 25 3:00-6:00pm Wed. Oct. 07* 6:00-9:00pm Online only Fri. Oct. 23 3:00-6:00pm Wed. Nov. 04* 6:00-9:00pm Online only Sat. Nov. 07 9:00-4:00pm Fri. Nov. 27 3:00-6:00pm Sat. Dec. 05 9:00-4:00pm
Prerequisite: COL855 – Constructing Knowledge in your Discipline
Research Component
PROGRAM / COURSE FORMAT IS BLENDED * Online only: Online format (Adobe Connect) will be used by all
participants.
** F2F only: Attendance in person is required for all participants. For participants who are ‘out-of-Montreal region,’ please contact your local Performa Representative (RL) for information regarding the MTP Travel Subsidy and Application Form.
Distance participants: Online format (Adobe Connect) will be used by ‘out-of-Montreal-region participants’ only and all other participants are to be present in class.
Participants from outside the Montreal region will need the following equipment for ALL Online classes:
• High-speed Internet access • Headset with microphone • Webcam
When the entire class is ONLINE, all students will need the above. .equipment.
FA L L
2 0 2 0
S C H E D U L E
MEC954 – Research Project (6 cr.)
Research Component: Core Course Format: Independent study with supervisor Location, Dates and Time: To be determined with the thesis supervisor Prerequisites: MEC950, MEC951 & MEC952
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2020
To register, contact your Local Performa Representative (RL) or Performa Education at [email protected]
in case of RL unavailability
Participants in the research component must register for both MEC954 in the fall 2020 semester and MEC953 in the winter 2021 semester (information to follow).
MTP FALL 2020 SCHEDULE | April 20, 2020
MTP Fall 2020 Course schedule
BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PED-601 - College Teaching and Course Design, 2 credits (Core course in GCCT) Educational concepts, beliefs, values, practices, issues, philosophies and outcomes associated with learner-centered teaching are examined while designing, developing and evaluating a college level course. PED-602 – Assessment as Learning, 3 credits (Core course in GCCT) Participants apply the concept of curriculum alignment and performance based assessments while focusing on improving student learning. Cegep teachers will increase awareness and understanding of how they can support student learning through assessment.
Prerequisite: PED 601 - College Teaching and Course Design PED-624 – Pedagogy of Digital Learning, 2 credits (Core course in GCCT) This course is an opportunity to reflect on and explore how technological strategies can enhance learning. Participants will examine how digital advances impact learning and emerge with an understanding of how to connect their digital choices to
sound pedagogical principles. COL-869 - Constructing Knowledge Across the Disciplines, 3 credits Core Course in the GDCT) This course focuses on the theory and practice of constructing knowledge across the disciplines to facilitate the integration of learning within a program approach. The principal objective is to enable participants to incorporate this into their teaching practice.
Prerequisite is Constructing Knowledge in Your Discipline COL-855. COL-882 - Developmental Psychology: The Emerging Adult, 2 credits (Elective course in GCCT and GDCT)
The purpose of this course is to increase the teacher’s awareness and understanding of the meaning and complexities of adolescence and early adulthood. M EC-954 - Master Research Project, 6 credits (Core course in the Research Component) In this independent study course, participants conduct educational research on issues pertaining to professional practice in college teaching. Under the direction of a supervisor the research project arrives at a coherent, valid conclusion, supported by a sound literature review, conceptual framework, and appropriate methodology.
Prerequisite: MEC950, MEC 951 & MEC 952
NOTES:
• Each course has additional online, asynchronous hours. • Registration is based on the needs of participants
within the Consortium of Anglophone Colleges • The consortium of Anglophone Colleges reserves the
right to cancel courses with insufficient registration. • Course dates are subject to change. • To withdraw from a course registration without
penalty, participants must notify their local Performa Representative (RL) at least five (5) working days BEFORE the first class date.
• Failure to do so will result in a grade of AB (Abandon) and payment of course fees will be applicable.
FEES:
• University of Sherbrooke Admission, Program Change & Re-Admission Fee, is $90.00
• The University of Sherbrooke will invoice participants for the following fees, which are subject to change without notice:
• Tuition Fee per credit, $107.85* • UdeS Foundation Campaign per activity,
$3.30* • Administration Fee per Academic Year $34.31
• MTP Administration Fee, payable to the host college for each course and subject to change, is $30.00.
• Textbooks, if required, may be purchased online or at the host college before classes begin.
*$2.85 of the $107.85 tuition fee per credit and the UdeS Foundation Campaign are optional. Participants must opt out each semester.
The Master Teacher Program in a Nutshell
Graduate Certificate in College Teaching (GCCT): A total of 15 credits (11 Core + 4 Elective). Program # 46Y 000 Graduate Diploma in College Teaching (GDCT): A total of 30 credits (10 Core + 5 Elective). Program # 52M 000
Master of Education in College Teaching (M.Ed.): A total of 45 credits. Research Component. Program # 666 001
© Performa, 2020. All rights reserved.
SPOC on Blended Learning in College Education Non-credited short course
To meet current needs as efficiently as possible, college education institutions wish to offer students multiple possibilities and formats for taking their courses, be they face-to-face or distance. In this context, thanks to its greater flexibility, blended learning is an outstanding option, enabling each learner to balance the various aspects associated with studies, work and family life. The purpose of this private online course is to introduce college teaching staff to this type of learning.
Course objectives
• To distinguish between distance, online and blended learning • To locate different forms of learning along a face-to-face/distance continuum • To understand the characteristics of blended learning • To find out the benefits and critical dimensions of blended learning for learners,
instructors and institutions • To recognize the different types of blended learning and identify the most
suitable type for your teaching context • To explore the reference framework of the community of inquiry and distinguish
between the social, cognitive and presences associated with it • To determine the best practices to implement before, at the beginning of and
during a blended learning course
Who is this SPOC for
This private online course is addressed to college teaching staff, in particular teachers and educational advisors, who wish to learn more about blended learning.
Format and assessment
There are two tracks to choose from: overview and in-depth. Learners can choose their learning track and have access to all of the content at all times, so that they can progress at their own pace.
A synchronous session in the form of a webinar is scheduled with the pedagogical team to conduct case studies and answer questions. At all times, discussion forums are available for discussing various topics.
Quizzes are given at the end of each module. Each learner will receive a certificate of participation upon passing the SPOC.
Possible follow-up
Students who complete this private online course can take their learning further with the credit course PED625 - Blended learning: Transforming Teaching and Learning, which may be credited toward Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées de 2e cycle en enseignement au collégial (DESS) and the Graduate Diploma in College Teaching (GDCT) offered at Performa.
To enroll
Simply fill out the form available on the Performa website.
Production of this SPOC was made possible thanks to the financial support of Performa and the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur
via the Canada-Québec agreement for minority-language and second-language instruction.
Enrolment period Open for phases 2 & 3
Course start date May 2020 or Fall 2020
Interaction Synchronous webinar and discussion forums
Two learning tracks Overview and in-depth
Estimated time 8 h (overview) or 15 h (in-depth)
Language French and English
Design team
Sawsen Lakhal, Ph. D. Associate Professor Faculty of Education, Université de Sherbrooke
Nathalie Marceau, Ph. D. Pedagogical Counsellor, Performa Faculty of Education, Université de Sherbrooke
Caroline François, M. Adm. Administrative and Information Coordinator, Performa Faculty of Education, Université de Sherbrooke
Pierre-Emmanuel Goffi Intern in Multimedia Integration Université de Sherbrooke
Partners and funding financement