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 […]

This intermediate-level session will introduce the Discussions tool and the Groups tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a basic familiarity with DC Connect prior to attending this session.This session will take a closer look at how instructors can use the Discussions tool in DC Connect to interact with students and promote collaboration. […]

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 […]

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 introductory-level session will introduce the Grades tool in DC Connect, and is strongly recommended based on Durham College's Learning Management System Use policy. The Grades tool is a powerful mechanism for record student performance. Faculty can set up a gradebook that reflects their approach to evaluation. They can control the grading formula used to […]

This session will demonstrate the features of Microsoft Teams such as how to use Microsoft Teams to post your recorded session and how-to create break-out sessions through channels. Register Now!

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 […]

This introductory-level session will introduce features of DC Connect that help to support students.  In discussing features like Release Conditions and Intelligent Agents we will be changing our focus from content delivery and direct student interaction and instead looking at ways to guide students in their learning using DC Connect and assisting students who need […]

This session will provide an overview for Mac 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 […]