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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 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 2 events, 4 2 events, 4 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments April 4, 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 […] 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Final Test / Exam Construction Drop-in April 4, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Final Test / Exam Construction Drop-in Delivering a relevant and well-constructed test or exam can reduce text anxiety, improve question comprehension, and be the difference in effectively evaluating the knowledge and understanding of your students. Unsure of how your test or exam is shaping up? Drop in with your assessment for a review, conversation and perhaps some suggestions to shape your […] 1 event, 5 1 event, 5 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) April 5, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) 100 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! 2 events, 6 2 events, 6 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) April 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) 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 All Things WebCOT April 6, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm All Things WebCOT This is an open session where participants can ask questions they may have regarding the creation of course outlines, or regarding webCOT in general. Register Now! 1 event, 7 1 event, 7 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Test / Exam Construction Review Drop-in April 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Test / Exam Construction Review Drop-in Delivering a relevant and well-constructed test or exam can reduce text anxiety, improve question comprehension, and be the difference in effectively evaluating the knowledge and understanding of your students. Unsure of how your test or exam is shaping up? Drop in with your assessment for a review, conversation and perhaps some suggestions to shape your […] 1 event, 8 1 event, 8 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades April 8, 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, 9 0 events, 9 0 events, 10 0 events, 10 0 events, 11 0 events, 11 1 event, 12 1 event, 12 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks April 12, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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 event, 13 1 event, 13 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now! 2 events, 14 2 events, 14 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Mac April 14, 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 SoTL Proposal Q&A Drop-in April 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SoTL Proposal Q&A Drop-in Are you considering a SoTL project or preparing your proposal and have questions? Stop in for answers and/or support for your project proposal. Facilitator: Amanda Maknyik, Manager, Educational Development, CTL/SALS Register Now! 0 events, 15 0 events, 15 0 events, 16 0 events, 16 0 events, 17 0 events, 17 0 events, 18 0 events, 18 1 event, 19 1 event, 19 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rubrics: How to Set-up Rubrics in DC Connect April 19, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rubrics: How to 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 event, 20 1 event, 20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now! 1 event, 21 1 event, 21 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 21, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now! 2 events, 22 2 events, 22 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery April 22, 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 Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now! 0 events, 23 0 events, 23 0 events, 24 0 events, 24 1 event, 25 1 event, 25 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 25, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now! 0 events, 26 0 events, 26 3 events, 27 3 events, 27 9:00 am - 10:00 am Spring Refresh PD – Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) April 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Spring Refresh PD – 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! 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Curricular Considerations for Course Outlines April 27, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Curricular Considerations for Course Outlines Are you revising a course outline or creating a new one as part of your Spring activities? Join me for a review of the curricular considerations for completing the course outline. Register Now! 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – All Things WebCOT April 27, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – All Things WebCOT This is an open session where participants can ask questions they may have regarding the creation of course outlines, or regarding webCOT in general. Register Now! 3 events, 28 3 events, 28 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates April 28, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates 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 […] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Academic Integrity & Turnitin April 28, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Academic Integrity & Turnitin Academic Integrity is becoming an increasing concern for educators across the institution. In this session we will discuss contract cheating, how to use Turnitin to your greatest advantage, and ways in which you can design assessments that support students in avoiding academically dishonest behaviours. There will also be an opportunity to answer your questions related […] 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements April 28, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – 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 […] 4 events, 29 4 events, 29 9:00 am - 10:00 am Spring Refresh PD – Completing your Annual Program Review April 29, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Spring Refresh PD – Completing your Annual Program Review The Annual Program Review (APR) is a systematic process for continuous program improvement. Get a head start on writing the APR. This session will review the APR template and considerations for completing the form. Register Now! 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Flex Workshop Series April 29, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Flex Workshop Series Are you interested in exploring flexible (or HyFlex) course delivery? Have you tried flexible delivery and felt that you weren’t as prepared as you could have been? Do you believe that you may want to teach some of your courses in flexible mode? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this opportunity […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Drop-in Flex Practice in SW101B April 29, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Drop-in Flex Practice in SW101B After each Friday session we will also have Drop-in Flexible Practice Opportunities in SW101D – The CTL Faculty Playground. These drop-ins will allow you to explore, with assistance from CTL staff, the various aspects of flex delivery from re-envisioning your course design to playing with the flexible equipment for a mock classroom. Register Now! + 1 More 0 events, 30 0 events, 30 0 events, 1 0 events, 1 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. March 31 March 31, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and Set-up Rubrics in DC Connect March 31, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery April 1 April 1, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements April 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Windows There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. April 4 April 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments April 4, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Final Test / Exam Construction Drop-in April 5 April 5, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) April 6 April 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) April 6, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm All Things WebCOT April 7 April 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Test / Exam Construction Review Drop-in April 8 April 8, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. April 12 April 12, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks April 13 April 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 14 April 14, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Mac April 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SoTL Proposal Q&A Drop-in 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. April 19 April 19, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rubrics: How to Set-up Rubrics in DC Connect April 20 April 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 21 April 21, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 22 April 22, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery April 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. April 25 April 25, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in There are no events on this day. April 27 April 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Spring Refresh PD – Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) April 27, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Curricular Considerations for Course Outlines April 27, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – All Things WebCOT April 28 April 28, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates April 28, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Academic Integrity & Turnitin April 28, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements April 29 April 29, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Spring Refresh PD – Completing your Annual Program Review April 29, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Flex Workshop Series April 29, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Drop-in Flex Practice in SW101B + 1 More There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. 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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!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments April 4, 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 […]
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Final Test / Exam Construction Drop-in April 4, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Final Test / Exam Construction Drop-in Delivering a relevant and well-constructed test or exam can reduce text anxiety, improve question comprehension, and be the difference in effectively evaluating the knowledge and understanding of your students. Unsure of how your test or exam is shaping up? Drop in with your assessment for a review, conversation and perhaps some suggestions to shape your […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) April 5, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) 100 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!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) April 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) 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 All Things WebCOT April 6, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm All Things WebCOT This is an open session where participants can ask questions they may have regarding the creation of course outlines, or regarding webCOT in general. Register Now!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Test / Exam Construction Review Drop-in April 7, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Test / Exam Construction Review Drop-in Delivering a relevant and well-constructed test or exam can reduce text anxiety, improve question comprehension, and be the difference in effectively evaluating the knowledge and understanding of your students. Unsure of how your test or exam is shaping up? Drop in with your assessment for a review, conversation and perhaps some suggestions to shape your […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades April 8, 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 DC Connect: Pass / Fail and Flexible Gradebooks April 12, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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 Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to Create Videos for your Course(s) – Mac April 14, 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 SoTL Proposal Q&A Drop-in April 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SoTL Proposal Q&A Drop-in Are you considering a SoTL project or preparing your proposal and have questions? Stop in for answers and/or support for your project proposal. Facilitator: Amanda Maknyik, Manager, Educational Development, CTL/SALS Register Now!
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rubrics: How to Set-up Rubrics in DC Connect April 19, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rubrics: How to 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 21, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Community of Practice: Flexible Delivery April 22, 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 Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in April 25, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Grades Submission Drop-in This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now!
9:00 am - 10:00 am Spring Refresh PD – Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) April 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Spring Refresh PD – 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!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Curricular Considerations for Course Outlines April 27, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Curricular Considerations for Course Outlines Are you revising a course outline or creating a new one as part of your Spring activities? Join me for a review of the curricular considerations for completing the course outline. Register Now!
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – All Things WebCOT April 27, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – All Things WebCOT This is an open session where participants can ask questions they may have regarding the creation of course outlines, or regarding webCOT in general. Register Now!
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates April 28, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – DC Connect: Using DC Connect Templates 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Academic Integrity & Turnitin April 28, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Academic Integrity & Turnitin Academic Integrity is becoming an increasing concern for educators across the institution. In this session we will discuss contract cheating, how to use Turnitin to your greatest advantage, and ways in which you can design assessments that support students in avoiding academically dishonest behaviours. There will also be an opportunity to answer your questions related […]
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements April 28, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – 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 Spring Refresh PD – Completing your Annual Program Review April 29, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Spring Refresh PD – Completing your Annual Program Review The Annual Program Review (APR) is a systematic process for continuous program improvement. Get a head start on writing the APR. This session will review the APR template and considerations for completing the form. Register Now!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Flex Workshop Series April 29, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Flex Workshop Series Are you interested in exploring flexible (or HyFlex) course delivery? Have you tried flexible delivery and felt that you weren’t as prepared as you could have been? Do you believe that you may want to teach some of your courses in flexible mode? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this opportunity […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Drop-in Flex Practice in SW101B April 29, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Drop-in Flex Practice in SW101B After each Friday session we will also have Drop-in Flexible Practice Opportunities in SW101D – The CTL Faculty Playground. These drop-ins will allow you to explore, with assistance from CTL staff, the various aspects of flex delivery from re-envisioning your course design to playing with the flexible equipment for a mock classroom. Register Now!
April 5, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s)
April 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Spring Refresh PD – Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s)
April 27, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – Curricular Considerations for Course Outlines
April 28, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Spring Refresh PD – DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements