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Some will say you cannot be kind and rigorous. You might hear people say being nice will not help students achieve high standards. A teacher who puts connection, care, and compassion into their work will see increased student engagement and achievement. timeshighereducation.com/campus/pedagog…

We have a great team! This photo was taken on June 3, 2022 Portage College in Lac La Biche.

Portage College would like to acknowledge National Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1621447127…

This article outlines some simple, yet powerful, ideas for creating greater student engagement in online classes. novakeducation.com/blog/how-to-ma…

Portage College is having another intake of Social Work in Cold Lake. Apply now for fall.

In my previous work in PR, I would always opt for the word “use.” Something about the word “utilize” causes me to cringe. 😬

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Keep in mind that, like our students, all of our teachers learn differently. Katie Novak @WoodlockMichael #UDLPlaybook

When we provide students with options and choices to express their learning, they need to self-assess, problem solve, and use their creativity which will activate the strategic network of the brain and get them ready for their future. Katie Novak #UDL

I am back to work today! ❤️ I look forward to a new semester and school year.

There was a great turnout for the Open House in Cold Lake last night. It was great to meet so many new people and prospective students. Portage College

I completed a college program a few years ago- am I an Alumni Association Member? Yes, at any time since 1968. Find the form at portagecollege.ca/Alumni-and-Giv…

This is a great overview of UDL.

Don't limit poetry assignments to one subject. Give students the option of using poetry to express concepts from subjects across the content area. Allow the humanities and the sciences to collide. Just imagine, a Shakespearean sonnet about acceleration in a physics class!

Win some cash while supporting Portage College’s Natural Resource Technology students! The NRT program has partnered with the Rotary Club of Lac La Biche to hold a 50/50 fundraiser to help send students on a 10-day educational journey to Costa Rica in February.

The Portage College Open House is taking place tonight from 6-8 pm at the Cold Lake campus. For information about programs, please stop by tonight, and enjoy a free BBQ supper. Take a tour of the College, and enter to win $1,000 off your tuition.

We had a great turnout at the Portage College Open House at the Cold Lake campus tonight. It was wonderful to meet so many prospective students. I am looking forward to seeing them in our classes this fall.