Fostering a mindful learning community
What might inspire you to try practicing mindfulness with your students? McGill instructor Donetta Hines engages students in mindfulness activities at the beginning of her classes to foster community, connection, engagement, and deeper learning. Read this blog post to learn how Donetta has implemented mindfulness activities, and perhaps get inspiration!
Creating resilient learning environments
Learning environments affect how students engage in learning. Learn more at this facilitated discussion with Dr. Jessica Bleuer, Assistant Professor in Creative Arts Therapies at Concordia University. Dr. Bleuer will share highlights from her research on fostering resilience in student learning environments by addressing microaggressions in a manner that considers the nervous system's response.
Encourage your students to study to learn
Browse these learning resources for students and consider the following:
Teaching strategies to engage students in learning
Wondering how to enhance student engagement, promote discussions, and encourage deep learning? Join us for a session where you will experience several strategies through demonstrations and peer sharing. You will leave with concrete ideas for planning your classes.
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Engaging students using Mural online collaboration
Want to learn about how to engage students using an online teaching tool with a dynamic visual component? Tune in to this podcast to hear how Prof. Mette Bendixen uses Mural to encourage her students to connect with the course material, engage in peer-to-peer learning, and share how students are faring in a large classroom setting.
Neuro Epilepsy Day and Pierre Gloor Lecture 2025
The Neuro Epilepsy Day is a half-day event. The day will focus on neurodegeration and tauopathy in epilepsy, and its implications for cognition and disease progression.
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Watch online here. No registration required.
Apprentissage des langues : L’IA générative pour susciter l’intérêt des étudiants
Découvrez les stratégies proposées par deux formateurs pour améliorer la grammaire, le vocabulaire et les compétences rédactionnelles de leurs étudiantes et étudiants, et leur fournir des mécanismes d’apprentissages personnalisés, le tout avec l’aide de Copilot.
Think “outside the podium”
Check out these easy-to-implement “interactive lecture” strategies to engage your students in learning in classes of any size:
Book a one-on-one consultation
Are you curious about McGill’s technologies for promoting engagement in your course? Whether you’re exploring McGill’s learning technologies or need help with specific tools like Vevox, Perusall, or Mural, we’ve got you covered! Book a one-on-one consultation with a Learning Technology Consultant to get individual support to enhance student engagement.
Neuro Retreat 2025
By invitation
This year's Neuro Retreat will take place on June 6-8, 2025, at Estrimont in beautiful Magog-Orford, Estrie. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Eastern Townships, the Neuro Retreat is always a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn about exciting initiatives at The Neuro and to take advantage of the local surroundings. Stay tuned for more details!
8th National Neuromuscular Review Course
Dr. Nicolas Dupré of Laval University, Dr. Karine Garneau of Université de Montréal, and the members of the organizing committee are pleased to announce the 8th National Neuromuscular Review Course. This in depth learning opportunity is available solely as an in person event. It will be held at The Neuro, Montreal.
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2025 Hughlings Jackson Lecture: The Basal Ganglia and the Motivation to Act
Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty. A reception will follow.
To register: coming soon
To view virtually: https://vimeo.com/event/5008767
6th National Course on Sleep Medicine
This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine. It is designed for neurology residents and fellows from across Canada as well as general practitioners, community neurologists, and specialists who are interested in further enhancing their understanding of the current principles and practices in dealing with patients with sleep disorders.