An opportunity to review the recently developed Campus Health and Wellness Centre’s Mental Health Infographic and Supporting Information Page for staff and faculty; this orientation has been developed to assist staff to recognize, respond and refer students in mental health distress. Please join Rebecca Dempsey (CHWC Mental Health Nurse) and Kym Kvasnak (Health Promotion Coordinator) […]

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. Register Now!

This introductory-level session will introduce the Assignments tool in DC Connect. The Assignments tool enables faculty to create folders where students can submit their assignments electronically. Faculty can also view and download student submissions and return them with grades and feedback. This session will cover how to configure Assignment Submission Folders and discuss best practices for their […]

Struggling to figure out the best way to deliver content in a way that is both productive and engaging?  Have some ideas but not sure how to make them happen in a remote delivery format?  Pop in to have a brainstorming session and conversation on how to create active learning activities that will meet the academic needs […]

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 […]

Setting up a discerning multiple-choice assessment can be a challenge for even the most seasoned educator.  In this session we will review tips and tricks to create multiple choice items that will provide appropriate discrimination between learners who have the knowledge and those who may “multiple guess”. Register Now!

H5P is a great tool that would allow faculty members to add more dynamic content quickly to their courses, no technical skills necessary. This introductory session will provide a brief overview of eCampus Ontario’s H5P Studio website, including steps to create an interactive drag and drop learning activity from start to finish. Register Now!

Need to stuff an elephant into a champagne glass, or wrap your scarf around the moon? All things are possible with creativity! Join us at the Durham College Creativity Day on May 27 to hear about how creativity has inspired members of the Creativity and Education team and made their minds a much more interesting […]

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. Register Now!

Written response questions are a great way to get to the heart of learning, and can be used in diagnostic, formative and summative assessments in various ways.  In this session we will explore how to select and set-up written response questions to target specific levels of assessments and understanding. Register Now!