You may be using different polling technologies in your classroom, such as Mentimeter, Socrative, NearPod, Kahoot, Tophat, and others. The benefit of using TurningPoint is that it is paid for by the College. This session will provide a hands-on demonstration of the TurningPoint, and will showcase how TurningPoint can be easily integrated with PowerPoint and […]

This introductory-level session will provide an overview of DC Connect and some of its most essential features, and is strongly recommended based on Durham College's Learning Management System Use policy. This session will provide hands-on training on the DC Connect user interface as well as how to add and manage content within your course. Participants […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

peerScholar is an online peer and self-assessment tool that allows students to provide anonymous peer feedback to their classmates’ assignments. peerScholar is integrated with DC Connect, which means setting up an assignment and grading an assignment are seamless. No additional login information is required; everything is managed within DC Connect. Join Visal & Brett as […]

This introductory-level session will provide an overview of DC Connect and some of its most essential features, and is strongly recommended based on Durham College's Learning Management System Use policy. This session will provide hands-on training on the DC Connect user interface as well as how to add and manage content within your course. Participants […]

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 […]

Do you need a solution for fostering group collaboration and communication? Join us as we highlight a tool available to students and faculty in Office 365 called Teams. Register Now!

Do you need a break from PowerPoint? Join us as we highlight a tool available to students and faculty in Office 365 called Sway. Create and share engaging interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more. Sway does the design work for you. Register Now!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

peerScholar is an online peer and self-assessment tool that allows students to provide anonymous peer feedback to their classmates’ assignments. peerScholar is integrated with DC Connect, which means setting up an assignment and grading an assignment are seamless. No additional login information is required; everything is managed within DC Connect. Join Visal & Brett as […]

This advanced-level session will introduce the Rubrics tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a strong familiarity with DC Connect, including a basic understanding of the Assignments tool, prior to attending this session. A rubric is a grading tool that divides the assigned work into component parts and provides clear descriptions of the […]

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 […]

The percentage of mobile devices (smart phones and tablets) among college students continues to rise. DC Connect is now much more mobile friendly, with a cleaner and fully functional user experience. As more students are interacting with their course content and activities through their phones, it is important that your content is easily available. The […]

The course outline lays the blueprint for the assessment of a course and faculty are required to create a gradebook in DC Connect that reflects the evaluation criteria described by it. Where do Pass/Fail courses fit into this picture? Also, the Evaluation Notes can describe policies for missed assessments and student friendly re-weighting opportunities that […]

The course outline lays the blueprint for the assessment of a course and faculty are required to create a gradebook in DC Connect that reflects the evaluation criteria described by it. Where do Pass/Fail courses fit into this picture? Also, the Evaluation Notes can describe policies for missed assessments and student friendly re-weighting opportunities that […]

The percentage of mobile devices (smart phones and tablets) among college students continues to rise. DC Connect is now much more mobile friendly, with a cleaner and fully functional user experience. As more students are interacting with their course content and activities through their phones, it is important that your content is easily available. The […]

This advanced-level session will introduce the Rubrics tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a strong familiarity with DC Connect, including a basic understanding of the Assignments tool, prior to attending this session. A rubric is a grading tool that divides the assigned work into component parts and provides clear descriptions of the […]