Seifert (2019) suggests that recorded lectures provide flexibility that enhances student learning that leads to academic success. Utilizing videos, students are empowered to complete activities, review material, and address gaps in their learning. In this discussion, you will interact using tools that empower you to extend beyond a traditional classroom delivery. Online, face-to-face or a […]

Synchronous online classes require instructor and students to be present online at a specific day and time. One of the advantages of this modality is the increased students’ connection to their instructor and peers (Watts, 2016). However, often instructors integrate less effective strategies (e.g., lecturing, lack of structure) into their synchronous sessions, which decreases engagement […]

Ontario is the first province in Canada to legislate a timeframe for the implementation and subsequent enforcement for accessibility compliance by 2025. Adhering to AODA means that college staff and faculty are responsible for keeping accessibility requirements at the forefront while creating and disseminating electronic information. Approximately 75% of the documents created by Ontario colleges […]

This session will demonstrate how to use Microsoft Teams to post your recorded session, create break-out sessions through channels, and use the assignments tab. Register Now!

This session will show you the basics of how to use the Virtual Classroom. Did you know Virtual Classroom can also be used as virtual office hours? To access this session, please visit the link provided here. Register Now!

This session will provide an overview for Windows users, of how to create videos for your course. Methods for creating the following types of videos will be discussed: slide show recording, screen recording, as well as a demonstration or “talking head” video. This session will also cover captioning and sharing videos. To access this session, […]

This session is for faculty who are looking to feel more comfortable hosting synchronous classes in the Virtual Classroom. In this small group session, we will take turns being "students" and "faculty", allowing each attendee to grow their confidence in facilitating using Virtual Classroom. We will aim to let all attendees share their presentation, launch […]

This session will provide an overview of the new Video Assignments tool in DC Connect. The Video Assignments tool has four available project types: individual project, group project, interactive video and question & answer. This tool is a great option for students to demonstrate knowledge in an online assignment. This session will demonstrate the difference […]

Are you feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to use the DC Connect template? Join us for a step-by-step workshop on how to use the template in DC Connect and migrating your course remotely for the fall semester. To access this session, please use the link provided here. Register Now!

Are you creating a lesson that is engaging and supportive of student learning? Have you leveraged the Jumpstart lesson planning strategy, but are unsure if you have met the goals of this lesson planning process? Perhaps you would just like to bounce some ideas around or have another set of eyes review your plan. This […]