IS-01: Engaging Students Beyond the Classroom

This project presents an innovative pedagogical approach that enhances student learning through hands-on activities and the integration of social media tools. It aims to identify effective social media tools as educational resources and provide practical guidelines for teachers to incorporate them into their teaching practices. Drawing on Van Den et al.’s (2019) three-level model of Teacher, Student, and School, the research addresses: (1) institutional policies on social media use, (2) teachers’ strategies for social media integration, and (3) students’ responses to social media as a learning tool. Preliminary findings emphasize the importance of obtaining consent and maintaining ethical standards.

Participants in this session will explore best practices for developing transversal (soft) skills within CEGEPs, with a particular focus on technical programs. Through an interactive survey, they will rank the most important transversal skills and identify the ideal proficiency levels for incoming interns. Real-time comparisons with data from actual internship coordinators will provide valuable insights into industry expectations, helping participants understand how to better prepare CEGEP students for the workforce. This collaborative approach will highlight the diversity of perspectives among educators and contribute to the creation of more accurate “Readiness Profiles” for student success in the job market.