This intermediate-level session will introduce the Quizzes tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a basic familiarity with DC Connect prior to attending this session. The Quizzes tool is used to create and manage quizzes. Various types of quiz questions may be utilized and many can be graded automatically. Quizzes may be used for assessment […]

A rubric is a grading tool that divides the assigned work into component parts and provides clear descriptions of the expectations associated with each component, at varying levels of mastery.  A well-designed rubric can reduce instructor subjectivity, provide a guide to students as to what is expected, act as a learning tool, and reduce the […]

New to literature searching? Want to fill your literature review with the key articles but not sure where to start? Keen to master all the tricks of searching using the Library's Omni Search and subject databases? You have come to the right place! After attending this interactive workshop, you will learn how to: Break down […]

This is an open session where participants can ask questions they may have regarding the creation of course outlines, or regarding webCOT in general. Register Now!

This collaborative session will allow faculty to see advanced features inside of Zoom, learn about new features coming to the platform, and participate in a group discussion with other faculty members using Zoom. Register Now!

Rubrics are an essential tool for most assessment strategies. They let the students know how to be successful, ease grading, and remove subjectivity from the process; however, they don’t always work out as planned. If you have a rubric that is not performing the way you had hoped, pop into this session with your rubric […]

Academic Integrity is becoming an increasing concern for educators across the institution. In this session we will discuss contract cheating, how to use Turnitin to your greatest advantage, and ways in which you can design assessments that support students in avoiding academically dishonest behaviours. There will also be an opportunity to answer your questions related […]

(NOTE: The content explored in this session extends naturally from Using DC Connect Templates and Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In sessions. It is strongly recommended that learners attend either of those sessions prior to registering for this session!) Have you used our DC Connect template but never explored using the existing interactive elements to better […]

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!

Wrapping up mid-term assessments and unsure of why your assessment did not yield the results you were anticipating?  Perhaps looking for ways to elevate your questions into higher cognitive levels or find alternative, authentic assessment options?  Drop in with your assessment for a conversation and some suggestions to get your results to where you envision them to be. […]