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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 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 […] 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! + 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 2 events, 7 2 events, 7 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion and Groups March 7, 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 and Content March 7, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 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 […] 3 events, 8 3 events, 8 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in March 8, 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: Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) March 8, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using the Sandbox Management Tool: 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 March 8, 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, 9 3 events, 9 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Introduction and Content March 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments March 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows March 9, 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! 1 event, 10 1 event, 10 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A March 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 9:00 am - 10:00 am Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in March 11, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades March 11, 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, 12 0 events, 12 0 events, 13 0 events, 13 1 event, 14 1 event, 14 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Test Construction: Writing Multiple Choice Questions March 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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! 2 events, 15 2 events, 15 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Kahoot March 15, 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 March 15, 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 […] 1 event, 16 1 event, 16 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Miro March 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 events, 17 2 events, 17 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Padlet March 17, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 Test Construction: Developing Short Answer Questions March 17, 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, 18 3 events, 18 9:00 am - 10:00 am Digital Story Telling through Sway March 18, 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 March 18, 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 March 18, 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 […] 0 events, 19 0 events, 19 0 events, 20 0 events, 20 0 events, 21 0 events, 21 1 event, 22 1 event, 22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Mac March 22, 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, 23 1 event, 23 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in March 23, 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 […] 2 events, 24 2 events, 24 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Discussion and Groups March 24, 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A March 24, 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, 25 1 event, 25 9:00 am - 10:00 am Assessment Review March 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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. […] 0 events, 26 0 events, 26 0 events, 27 0 events, 27 2 events, 28 2 events, 28 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in March 28, 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 March 28, 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! 1 event, 29 1 event, 29 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success March 29, 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 […] 0 events, 30 0 events, 30 2 events, 31 2 events, 31 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up Rubrics in DC Connect March 31, 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 […] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery March 31, 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 […] 2 events, 1 2 events, 1 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements April 1, 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 […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows April 1, 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! 0 events, 2 0 events, 2 0 events, 3 0 events, 3 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 DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements March 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Comprehensive Program Review (2022-2023) – Overview for Program Teams + 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. March 7 March 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion and Groups March 7, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm DC Connect: Introduction and Content March 8 March 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in March 8, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) March 8, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MS Teams: Level-up and Q&A March 9 March 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Introduction and Content March 9, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments March 9, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows March 10 March 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A March 11 March 11, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in March 11, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. March 14 March 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Test Construction: Writing Multiple Choice Questions March 15 March 15, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Kahoot March 15, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements March 16 March 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Miro March 17 March 17, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Padlet March 17, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Test Construction: Developing Short Answer Questions March 18 March 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Digital Story Telling through Sway March 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio March 18, 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. There are no events on this day. March 22 March 22, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Mac March 23 March 23, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in March 24 March 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Discussion and Groups March 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A March 25 March 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Assessment Review There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. March 28 March 28, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in March 28, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A March 29 March 29, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Supporting Student Success There are no events on this day. 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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 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 […]
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!
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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion and Groups March 7, 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 and Content March 7, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in March 8, 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: Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) March 8, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using the Sandbox Management Tool: 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 March 8, 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 DC Connect: Introduction and Content March 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments March 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows March 9, 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!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A March 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!
9:00 am - 10:00 am Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in March 11, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades March 11, 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Test Construction: Writing Multiple Choice Questions March 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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!
9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Kahoot March 15, 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 March 15, 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Miro March 16, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am Interactive Teaching with Padlet March 17, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 Test Construction: Developing Short Answer Questions March 17, 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 March 18, 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 March 18, 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 March 18, 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) – Mac March 22, 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!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates Drop-in March 23, 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Discussion and Groups March 24, 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom: Level-up and Q&A March 24, 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 Assessment Review March 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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. […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Active Learning Strategy Drop-in March 28, 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 March 28, 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 March 29, 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up Rubrics in DC Connect March 31, 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery March 31, 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements April 1, 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows April 1, 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!
March 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Comprehensive Program Review (2022-2023) – Overview for Program Teams
March 8, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s)