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Faculty will learn to run an effective synchronous session, schedule Zoom meetings, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of Zoom. Register Now! 2 events, 5 2 events, 5 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use MS Teams January 5, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use MS Teams 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! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) January 5, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) This session will walk faculty through the process for copying and updating your course(s) for the winter semester. This session will cover the following recommendations: https://websiteredesign.durhamcollege.ca/cafe/educational-tech/updating-your-courses/ Register Now! 1 event, 6 1 event, 6 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A January 6, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A 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! 0 events, 7 0 events, 7 0 events, 8 0 events, 8 0 events, 9 0 events, 9 3 events, 10 3 events, 10 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion and Groups January 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion and Groups 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 […] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Introduction & Content January 10, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Introduction & Content 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 will […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lesson Plan Drop-in January 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lesson Plan Drop-in 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 session is […] 3 events, 11 3 events, 11 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in January 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in 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 […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) January 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) This session will walk faculty through the process for copying and updating your course(s) for the winter semester. This session will cover the following recommendations: https://websiteredesign.durhamcollege.ca/cafe/educational-tech/updating-your-courses/ Register Now! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A January 11, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A This collaborative session will provide faculty the opportunity to see advanced features inside of Microsoft Teams (such as breakout rooms), learn about new features coming to the platform, and participate in a question-and-answer period. Register Now! 3 events, 12 3 events, 12 10:00 am - 11:00 am Designing Authentic Assessments January 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Designing Authentic Assessments Authentic assessments allow students to demonstrate learning using real-world problems/cases, projects, skills and/or tasks that are representative of what would be expected in that field. These types of assessments move away from the traditional test or exam, in favour of micro task assessments, leveraging professional resources, and scaffolding formative assessment tasks into a larger summative […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments January 12, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction January 12, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction 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. Register Now! 3 events, 13 3 events, 13 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows January 13, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows 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! 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Supporting Durable Learning with your Students January 13, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Supporting Durable Learning with your Students Understanding how memory creation and learning works is integral in developing lesson plans and study strategies that promote durable learning and ease of knowledge retrieval and application. This session will focus on how educators can use the Science of Learning to encourage and support study strategies to promote deep and durable learning in preparation for […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics January 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics This session will demonstrate how to get started with using Zoom in DC Connect. Faculty will learn to run an effective synchronous session, schedule Zoom meetings, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of Zoom. Register Now! 1 event, 14 1 event, 14 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades January 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades 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 calculate […] 0 events, 15 0 events, 15 0 events, 16 0 events, 16 4 events, 17 4 events, 17 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft OneNote Basics January 17, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft OneNote Basics Are you looking for an EdTech tool to support your digital organization? Are you trying to find a collaborative whiteboard space to support active learning in your classes? Look no further than Microsoft OneNote. Join the CTL to explore the functionality of Microsoft OneNote. We will be investigating how to create a OneNote notebook and […] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks January 17, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A January 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A 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! + 1 More 3 events, 18 3 events, 18 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Kahoot January 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Kahoot In this session we will review how to use the game-based platform Kahoot! We will explore some common features such as multi-select answers, polling, open-ended questions, and word clouds. We will connect the functionality of Kahoot to the science of learning and examine various use cases. So, if you are interested in learning more about […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements January 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements (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 […] 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up rubrics in DC Connect January 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up rubrics in DC Connect 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 […] 3 events, 19 3 events, 19 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery January 19, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery Join us as we work to create a collaborative space where we can share our experiences with and develop a knowledge base about using the new flexible delivery model. This month we will focus our discussion on Set and Start Up: Successes and Challenges of a Fall start in the Flexible Delivery Mode. Throughout this […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use MS Teams January 19, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use MS Teams 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! 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success January 19, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success 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 […] 2 events, 20 2 events, 20 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Miro January 20, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Miro Join us and explore the opportunities that Miro provides to assist students in visualizing their thinking on the interactive infinite digital whiteboard. We will explore how to create a Miro board, how to share it, and how to collaborate. Finally, we will identify a series of best practices for using Miro in your classes. If […] 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Test Construction: Developing Short Answer Questions January 20, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Test Construction: Developing Short Answer Questions Short answer 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 set-up short answer questions to target specific levels of assessments and understanding. Register Now! 3 events, 21 3 events, 21 9:00 am - 10:00 am Digital Story Telling through Sway January 21, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Digital Story Telling through Sway In this session we will explore the versatility of Sway as a digital storytelling platform that can accomplish many educational aims such as active learning, collaboration, and assessment. We will learn how to navigate the Sway interface, add images and videos, stack and group cards, and customize layouts. If you're interested in learning how to […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio January 21, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio 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! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in January 21, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in Are you having any difficulties adding the different template components to your course content or just have questions about using the Template? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then please come join for this drop-in session. Register Now! 0 events, 22 0 events, 22 0 events, 23 0 events, 23 1 event, 24 1 event, 24 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments January 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments 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 […] 2 events, 25 2 events, 25 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet January 25, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet Padlet is a digital collaboration space and a community space where students can visualize their thinking; its interface is simple and yet this simplicity does not limit its versatility. We will explore the various Padlet formats and brainstorm how to use each type of visual representation of thinking in our classes. Join us to explore […] 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DC Connect: Grades January 25, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DC Connect: Grades 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 calculate […] 1 event, 26 1 event, 26 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in January 26, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in Are you having any difficulties adding the different template components to your course content or just have questions about using the Template? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then please come join for this drop-in session. Register Now! 2 events, 27 2 events, 27 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics January 27, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics This session will demonstrate how to get started with using Zoom in DC Connect. Faculty will learn to run an effective synchronous session, schedule Zoom meetings, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of Zoom. Register Now! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Discussion and Groups January 27, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Discussion and Groups 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 […] 2 events, 28 2 events, 28 9:00 am - 10:00 am Assessment Review Drop-in January 28, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Assessment Review Drop-in 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. […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) January 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) This session will walk faculty through the process for copying and updating your course(s) for the winter semester. This session will cover the following recommendations: https://websiteredesign.durhamcollege.ca/cafe/educational-tech/updating-your-courses/ Register Now! 0 events, 29 0 events, 29 0 events, 30 0 events, 30 2 events, 31 2 events, 31 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in January 31, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A January 31, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A This collaborative session will provide faculty the opportunity to see advanced features inside of Microsoft Teams (such as breakout rooms), learn about new features coming to the platform, and participate in a question-and-answer period. Register Now! 2 events, 1 2 events, 1 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success February 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in February 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in 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 […] 1 event, 2 1 event, 2 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows February 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows 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! 2 events, 3 2 events, 3 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up rubrics in DC Connect February 3, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up rubrics in DC Connect 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A February 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A 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! 2 events, 4 2 events, 4 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements February 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements (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 […] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks February 4, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks 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 […] 0 events, 5 0 events, 5 0 events, 6 0 events, 6 There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. January 4 January 4, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics January 5 January 5, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use MS Teams January 5, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) January 6 January 6, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. January 10 January 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion and Groups January 10, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Introduction & Content January 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lesson Plan Drop-in January 11 January 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in January 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) January 11, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A January 12 January 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Designing Authentic Assessments January 12, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments January 12, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction January 13 January 13, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows January 13, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Supporting Durable Learning with your Students January 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics January 14 January 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades There are no events on this day. 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January 17 January 17, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft OneNote Basics January 17, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks January 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A + 1 More January 18 January 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Kahoot January 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements January 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up rubrics in DC Connect January 19 January 19, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery January 19, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use MS Teams January 19, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success January 20 January 20, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Miro January 20, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Test Construction: Developing Short Answer Questions January 21 January 21, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Digital Story Telling through Sway January 21, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio January 21, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. January 24 January 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments January 25 January 25, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet January 25, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DC Connect: Grades January 26 January 26, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in January 27 January 27, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics January 27, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Discussion and Groups January 28 January 28, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Assessment Review Drop-in January 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. January 31 January 31, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in January 31, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A February 1 February 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success February 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in February 2 February 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows February 3 February 3, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up rubrics in DC Connect February 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A February 4 February 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements February 4, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. Dec This Month Feb Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics January 4, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics This session will demonstrate how to get started with using Zoom in DC Connect. Faculty will learn to run an effective synchronous session, schedule Zoom meetings, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of Zoom. Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use MS Teams January 5, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use MS Teams 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!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) January 5, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) This session will walk faculty through the process for copying and updating your course(s) for the winter semester. This session will cover the following recommendations: https://websiteredesign.durhamcollege.ca/cafe/educational-tech/updating-your-courses/ Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A January 6, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A 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!
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion and Groups January 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion and Groups 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Introduction & Content January 10, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Introduction & Content 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 will […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lesson Plan Drop-in January 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lesson Plan Drop-in 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 session is […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in January 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) January 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) This session will walk faculty through the process for copying and updating your course(s) for the winter semester. This session will cover the following recommendations: https://websiteredesign.durhamcollege.ca/cafe/educational-tech/updating-your-courses/ Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A January 11, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A This collaborative session will provide faculty the opportunity to see advanced features inside of Microsoft Teams (such as breakout rooms), learn about new features coming to the platform, and participate in a question-and-answer period. Register Now!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Designing Authentic Assessments January 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Designing Authentic Assessments Authentic assessments allow students to demonstrate learning using real-world problems/cases, projects, skills and/or tasks that are representative of what would be expected in that field. These types of assessments move away from the traditional test or exam, in favour of micro task assessments, leveraging professional resources, and scaffolding formative assessment tasks into a larger summative […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments January 12, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction January 12, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction 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. Register Now!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows January 13, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows 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!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Supporting Durable Learning with your Students January 13, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Supporting Durable Learning with your Students Understanding how memory creation and learning works is integral in developing lesson plans and study strategies that promote durable learning and ease of knowledge retrieval and application. This session will focus on how educators can use the Science of Learning to encourage and support study strategies to promote deep and durable learning in preparation for […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics January 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics This session will demonstrate how to get started with using Zoom in DC Connect. Faculty will learn to run an effective synchronous session, schedule Zoom meetings, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of Zoom. Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades January 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades 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 calculate […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft OneNote Basics January 17, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft OneNote Basics Are you looking for an EdTech tool to support your digital organization? Are you trying to find a collaborative whiteboard space to support active learning in your classes? Look no further than Microsoft OneNote. Join the CTL to explore the functionality of Microsoft OneNote. We will be investigating how to create a OneNote notebook and […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks January 17, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A January 17, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A 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!
9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Kahoot January 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Kahoot In this session we will review how to use the game-based platform Kahoot! We will explore some common features such as multi-select answers, polling, open-ended questions, and word clouds. We will connect the functionality of Kahoot to the science of learning and examine various use cases. So, if you are interested in learning more about […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements January 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements (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 […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up rubrics in DC Connect January 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up rubrics in DC Connect 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery January 19, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery Join us as we work to create a collaborative space where we can share our experiences with and develop a knowledge base about using the new flexible delivery model. This month we will focus our discussion on Set and Start Up: Successes and Challenges of a Fall start in the Flexible Delivery Mode. Throughout this […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use MS Teams January 19, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use MS Teams 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!
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success January 19, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Miro January 20, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Miro Join us and explore the opportunities that Miro provides to assist students in visualizing their thinking on the interactive infinite digital whiteboard. We will explore how to create a Miro board, how to share it, and how to collaborate. Finally, we will identify a series of best practices for using Miro in your classes. If […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Test Construction: Developing Short Answer Questions January 20, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Test Construction: Developing Short Answer Questions Short answer 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 set-up short answer questions to target specific levels of assessments and understanding. Register Now!
9:00 am - 10:00 am Digital Story Telling through Sway January 21, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Digital Story Telling through Sway In this session we will explore the versatility of Sway as a digital storytelling platform that can accomplish many educational aims such as active learning, collaboration, and assessment. We will learn how to navigate the Sway interface, add images and videos, stack and group cards, and customize layouts. If you're interested in learning how to […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio January 21, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio 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!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in January 21, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in Are you having any difficulties adding the different template components to your course content or just have questions about using the Template? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then please come join for this drop-in session. Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments January 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments 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 […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet January 25, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet Padlet is a digital collaboration space and a community space where students can visualize their thinking; its interface is simple and yet this simplicity does not limit its versatility. We will explore the various Padlet formats and brainstorm how to use each type of visual representation of thinking in our classes. Join us to explore […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DC Connect: Grades January 25, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm DC Connect: Grades 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 calculate […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in January 26, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in Are you having any difficulties adding the different template components to your course content or just have questions about using the Template? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then please come join for this drop-in session. Register Now!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics January 27, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to use Zoom: The Basics This session will demonstrate how to get started with using Zoom in DC Connect. Faculty will learn to run an effective synchronous session, schedule Zoom meetings, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of Zoom. Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Discussion and Groups January 27, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Discussion and Groups 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am Assessment Review Drop-in January 28, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Assessment Review Drop-in 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. […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) January 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) This session will walk faculty through the process for copying and updating your course(s) for the winter semester. This session will cover the following recommendations: https://websiteredesign.durhamcollege.ca/cafe/educational-tech/updating-your-courses/ Register Now!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in January 31, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A January 31, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A This collaborative session will provide faculty the opportunity to see advanced features inside of Microsoft Teams (such as breakout rooms), learn about new features coming to the platform, and participate in a question-and-answer period. Register Now!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success February 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in February 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows February 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows 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!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up rubrics in DC Connect February 3, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up rubrics in DC Connect 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A February 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A 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!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements February 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements (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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks February 4, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks 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 […]
January 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s)