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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 3 events, 7 3 events, 7 10:00 am - 11:00 am Test Construction: Writing Multiple Choice Questions February 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Test Construction: Writing Multiple Choice Questions 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! 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Grades February 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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 our Advanced Interactive Elements February 7, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 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 […] 3 events, 8 3 events, 8 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Tool Synergies February 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Tool Synergies The tools available in DC Connect can be associated with each other so that information passes from one to another. Assessment associations and release conditions are how we make this happen. Combining tools together can increase productivity and student engagement. Assignment submission folders are commonly associated with Grade Items, but did you know you can... […] 10:00 am - 11:00 am Assessment Review February 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Assessment Review 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 How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Mac February 8, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Mac 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! 1 event, 9 1 event, 9 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments February 9, 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 […] 2 events, 10 2 events, 10 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in February 10, 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! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A February 10, 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, 11 2 events, 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Make and Interactive Activity using H5P Studio February 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Make and 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 MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A February 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! 0 events, 12 0 events, 12 0 events, 13 0 events, 13 1 event, 14 1 event, 14 9:00 am - 10:00 am Microsoft OneNote: The Basics February 14, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Microsoft OneNote: The 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 […] 1 event, 15 1 event, 15 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows February 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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! 4 events, 16 4 events, 16 9:00 am - 10:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in February 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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 Interactive Teaching with Miro February 16, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet February 16, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 […] + 1 More 2 events, 17 2 events, 17 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot February 17, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 […] 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Assessment Review Drop-in February 17, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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. […] 2 events, 18 2 events, 18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Introduction and Content February 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Introduction and 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 […] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks February 18, 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, 19 0 events, 19 0 events, 20 0 events, 20 0 events, 21 0 events, 21 2 events, 22 2 events, 22 9:00 am - 10:00 am Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-n February 22, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-n This session will walk you through the process of exporting your midterm grades from DC Connect to Banner. At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Review the set-up of grades in DC Connect; Export the Final Calculated Grade from DC Connect to Banner as a Midterm Grade; Confirm the Midterm Grades in MyCampus. Register […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments February 22, 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, 23 2 events, 23 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft OneNote: Advanced February 23, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft OneNote: Advanced Learn how to utilize the advanced features of OneNote such as the math assistant, page templates, internal links, and so much more. We will also explore various use cases for OneNote in our teaching and learning. Register Now! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Supporting Durable Learning with your Students February 23, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 event, 24 1 event, 24 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements February 24, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 […] 1 event, 25 1 event, 25 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-in February 25, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-in This session will walk you through the process of exporting your midterm grades from DC Connect to Banner. At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Review the set-up of grades in DC Connect; Export the Final Calculated Grade from DC Connect to Banner as a Midterm Grade; Confirm the Midterm Grades in MyCampus. Register […] 0 events, 26 0 events, 26 0 events, 27 0 events, 27 2 events, 28 2 events, 28 9:00 am - 10:00 am Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in February 28, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in This session will walk you through the process of exporting your midterm grades from DC Connect to Banner. At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Review the set-up of grades in DC Connect; Export the Final Calculated Grade from DC Connect to Banner as a Midterm Grade; Confirm the Midterm Grades in MyCampus. Register […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success February 28, 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 […] 2 events, 1 2 events, 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mid-Term Grades Drop-in March 1, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mid-Term Grades Drop-in putcontenthere This session will walk you through the process of exporting your midterm grades from DC Connect to Banner. At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Review the set-up of grades in DC Connect; Export the Final Calculated Grade from DC Connect to Banner as a Midterm Grade; Confirm the Midterm Grades in MyCampus. […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A March 1, 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! 8 events, 2 8 events, 2 9:30 am - 11:00 am peerScholar March 2, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am peerScholar Join Steve Joordens and his colleagues from peerScholar for an exciting and informative professional development session about a formative peer assessment tool that can support student critical thinking and metacognitive skills. Steve Joordens will explain how to use the tool and the learning science behind the tool itself. If you are interested in supporting your […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Comprehensive Program Review (2022-2023) – Overview for Program Teams March 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Comprehensive Program Review (2022-2023) – Overview for Program Teams Are you a Comprehensive Program Review (CPR) Lead, Program Coordinator or faculty member that will be starting the CPR process this Spring? Join me to review the CPR process and what to expect over the course of the year. Presenter: Briar Jamieson, Manager, Academic Quality Assurance, CTL Register Now! 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements March 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements Have you used our DC Connect template but never explored using the existing interactive elements to better organize your content? When using the interactive elements, have you wished there was a way to customize them without knowing html code? Then please join us for a workshop focusing on how incorporate these interactive elements into your […] + 5 More 1 event, 3 1 event, 3 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A March 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! 1 event, 4 1 event, 4 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments March 4, 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 […] 0 events, 5 0 events, 5 0 events, 6 0 events, 6 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. February 7 February 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Test Construction: Writing Multiple Choice Questions February 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Grades February 7, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements February 8 February 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Tool Synergies February 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Assessment Review February 8, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Mac February 9 February 9, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments February 10 February 10, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in February 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A February 11 February 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Make and Interactive Activity using H5P Studio February 11, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. February 14 February 14, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Microsoft OneNote: The Basics February 15 February 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows February 16 February 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in February 16, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Miro February 16, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet + 1 More February 17 February 17, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot February 17, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Assessment Review Drop-in February 18 February 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Introduction and Content February 18, 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. There are no events on this day. February 22 February 22, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-n February 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments February 23 February 23, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft OneNote: Advanced February 23, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Supporting Durable Learning with your Students February 24 February 24, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements February 25 February 25, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-in There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. February 28 February 28, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in February 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success March 1 March 1, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mid-Term Grades Drop-in March 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A March 2 March 2, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am peerScholar March 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Comprehensive Program Review (2022-2023) – Overview for Program Teams March 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements + 5 More March 3 March 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A March 4 March 4, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. Jan This Month Mar Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file
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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Test Construction: Writing Multiple Choice Questions February 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Test Construction: Writing Multiple Choice Questions 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!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Grades February 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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 our Advanced Interactive Elements February 7, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Tool Synergies February 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Tool Synergies The tools available in DC Connect can be associated with each other so that information passes from one to another. Assessment associations and release conditions are how we make this happen. Combining tools together can increase productivity and student engagement. Assignment submission folders are commonly associated with Grade Items, but did you know you can... […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Assessment Review February 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Assessment Review 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 How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Mac February 8, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Mac 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!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments February 9, 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in February 10, 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!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A February 10, 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 Make and Interactive Activity using H5P Studio February 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Make and 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 MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A February 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!
9:00 am - 10:00 am Microsoft OneNote: The Basics February 14, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Microsoft OneNote: The 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows February 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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!
9:00 am - 10:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in February 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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 Interactive Teaching with Miro February 16, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet February 16, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot February 17, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Assessment Review Drop-in February 17, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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 DC Connect: Introduction and Content February 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Introduction and 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks February 18, 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-n February 22, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-n This session will walk you through the process of exporting your midterm grades from DC Connect to Banner. At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Review the set-up of grades in DC Connect; Export the Final Calculated Grade from DC Connect to Banner as a Midterm Grade; Confirm the Midterm Grades in MyCampus. Register […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments February 22, 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft OneNote: Advanced February 23, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Microsoft OneNote: Advanced Learn how to utilize the advanced features of OneNote such as the math assistant, page templates, internal links, and so much more. We will also explore various use cases for OneNote in our teaching and learning. Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Supporting Durable Learning with your Students February 23, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements February 24, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-in February 25, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-in This session will walk you through the process of exporting your midterm grades from DC Connect to Banner. At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Review the set-up of grades in DC Connect; Export the Final Calculated Grade from DC Connect to Banner as a Midterm Grade; Confirm the Midterm Grades in MyCampus. Register […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in February 28, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in This session will walk you through the process of exporting your midterm grades from DC Connect to Banner. At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Review the set-up of grades in DC Connect; Export the Final Calculated Grade from DC Connect to Banner as a Midterm Grade; Confirm the Midterm Grades in MyCampus. Register […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success February 28, 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Mid-Term Grades Drop-in March 1, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mid-Term Grades Drop-in putcontenthere This session will walk you through the process of exporting your midterm grades from DC Connect to Banner. At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Review the set-up of grades in DC Connect; Export the Final Calculated Grade from DC Connect to Banner as a Midterm Grade; Confirm the Midterm Grades in MyCampus. […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A March 1, 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!
9:30 am - 11:00 am peerScholar March 2, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am peerScholar Join Steve Joordens and his colleagues from peerScholar for an exciting and informative professional development session about a formative peer assessment tool that can support student critical thinking and metacognitive skills. Steve Joordens will explain how to use the tool and the learning science behind the tool itself. If you are interested in supporting your […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Comprehensive Program Review (2022-2023) – Overview for Program Teams March 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Comprehensive Program Review (2022-2023) – Overview for Program Teams Are you a Comprehensive Program Review (CPR) Lead, Program Coordinator or faculty member that will be starting the CPR process this Spring? Join me to review the CPR process and what to expect over the course of the year. Presenter: Briar Jamieson, Manager, Academic Quality Assurance, CTL Register Now!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements March 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements Have you used our DC Connect template but never explored using the existing interactive elements to better organize your content? When using the interactive elements, have you wished there was a way to customize them without knowing html code? Then please join us for a workshop focusing on how incorporate these interactive elements into your […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A March 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!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments March 4, 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 […]
March 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Comprehensive Program Review (2022-2023) – Overview for Program Teams