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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 […] 4 events, 27 4 events, 27 9:00 am - 9:45 am Recurring Instruct & Engage: Kahoot! Interactive Presentations September 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Recurring Instruct & Engage: Kahoot! Interactive Presentations In this 45-minute workshop, learn strategies that level up engagement and interaction in the classroom! Join for a real-time demonstration on how to import slides to create an interactive presentation. We'll also provide co-working time to practice with new features and ask questions from expert K!rew members. Please Note: Pre-registration is required. Register Now! 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Discussion & Groups September 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Discussion & 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 […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session September 27, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session Drop in to discuss anything related to educational technology with a member of the Centre for Teaching and Learning and fellow faculty members. Register Now! + 1 More 1 event, 28 1 event, 28 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Recurring Webinar- Back to School with Kahoot! (30mins) September 28, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Recurring Webinar- Back to School with Kahoot! (30mins) In this 30-minute webinar, learn strategies for using Kahoot! during the back to school season. We'll share tips, tricks, and tools for using Kahoot! throughout the entire school-day schedule, from classroom introductions to benchmark formative assessments. Please Note: Pre-registration is required. Register Now! 1 event, 29 1 event, 29 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […] 3 events, 30 3 events, 30 9:00 am - 9:45 am Recurring Top Tips: Create an Engaging Kahoot! September 30, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Recurring Top Tips: Create an Engaging Kahoot! Join this 45-minute workshop to learn tips for creating an engaging Kahoot! for any classroom activity, curriculum, or content area! During this workshop, we'll review many of the interactive teaching tools available on Kahoot!, as well as provide time to try them out yourself! Please Note: Pre-registration is required. Register Now! 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction September 30, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction This intermediate-level session will introduce the Quizzes tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a basic familiarity with DC Connect prior to attending this session. The Quizzes tool is used to create and manage quizzes. Various types of quiz questions may be utilized and many can be graded automatically. Quizzes may be used for assessment […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter September 30, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter In this session we will review how to use the interactive platform Mentimeter. We will explore some common features such as multi-select answers, polling, open-ended questions, and word clouds. If you are interested in learning more about Menti or if you have experience with Menti in your class and would like to share your expertise, […] 0 events, 1 0 events, 1 0 events, 2 0 events, 2 2 events, 3 2 events, 3 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using October 3, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using This introductory session will look at how some of the tools you’re already using can be utilized for basic video capture, editing and sharing. This session will include: A brief discuss on how Teams, Zoom or a mobile device can be used to capture video How PowerPoint can be used for basic video editing such […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction October 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction This intermediate-level session will introduce the Quizzes tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a basic familiarity with DC Connect prior to attending this session. The Quizzes tool is used to create and manage quizzes. Various types of quiz questions may be utilized and many can be graded automatically. Quizzes may be used for assessment […] 3 events, 4 3 events, 4 10:00 am - 11:00 am Interactive Teaching with Padlet October 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 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 […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session Drop in to discuss anything related to educational technology with a member of the Centre for Teaching and Learning and fellow faculty members. Register Now! 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Tool Synergies October 4, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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... […] 1 event, 5 1 event, 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using DC Connect Templates October 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […] 1 event, 6 1 event, 6 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction October 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction This intermediate-level session will introduce the Quizzes tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a basic familiarity with DC Connect prior to attending this session. The Quizzes tool is used to create and manage quizzes. Various types of quiz questions may be utilized and many can be graded automatically. Quizzes may be used for assessment […] 1 event, 7 1 event, 7 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks October 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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, 8 0 events, 8 0 events, 9 0 events, 9 0 events, 10 0 events, 10 1 event, 11 1 event, 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session Drop in to discuss anything related to educational technology with a member of the Centre for Teaching and Learning and fellow faculty members. Register Now! 1 event, 12 1 event, 12 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect October 12, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect A rubric is a grading tool that divides the assigned work into component parts and provides clear descriptions of the expectations associated with each component, at varying levels of mastery. A well-designed rubric can reduce instructor subjectivity, provide a guide to students as to what is expected, act as a learning tool, and reduce the […] 3 events, 13 3 events, 13 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades October 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 - 1:45 pm Respondus 4.0 & the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams October 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Respondus 4.0 & the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams Learn how Respondus 4.0 allows you to create or convert exams that can be published directly to the learning management system, and how the Respondus Test Bank Network can be used to generate online tests from official publisher test banks. Register Now! 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio October 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 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 event, 14 1 event, 14 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In October 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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, 15 0 events, 15 0 events, 16 0 events, 16 1 event, 17 1 event, 17 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments October 17, 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 events, 18 3 events, 18 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-In October 18, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 […] 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm StudyMate: Flashcards and Learning Games Within your LMS October 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm StudyMate: Flashcards and Learning Games Within your LMS Learn how to create and share flashcards, self-assessments, and learning games within Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Schoology and Moodle. Register Now! 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Land Acknowledgement Workshop October 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Land Acknowledgement Workshop Join The First Peoples Indigenous Center as we guide you through this interactive session designed to help you understand your connection to land acknowledgments and why they are imperative to meaningful reconciliation. This workshop explains why land acknowledgments are essential to building relationships with Indigenous communities that honor their rights and treaties as sovereign nations. […] 0 events, 19 0 events, 19 3 events, 20 3 events, 20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-In October 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 […] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Flexible Delivery Workshop October 20, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Flexible Delivery Workshop Join the six-part Flexible Workshop Series exploring the basics of flexible and hyFlex delivery, course design for flexible and hyFlex delivery, using flexible technology in the classroom, exploring flexible pedagogy, then putting it all together. This workshop will be delivered asynchronously, with sessions offered flexibly, meaning you can choose to join virtually or attend in […] 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training October 20, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training This 45-minute training is the perfect introduction for instructors who are new to the applications and plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to ensure academic integrity during online exams. Register Now! 0 events, 21 0 events, 21 0 events, 22 0 events, 22 0 events, 23 0 events, 23 1 event, 24 1 event, 24 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-In October 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 […] 1 event, 25 1 event, 25 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training October 25, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training This 45-minute training is the perfect introduction for instructors who are new to the applications and plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to ensure academic integrity during online exams. Register Now! 1 event, 26 1 event, 26 8:30 am - 4:15 pm Fall Academic PD Day October 26, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 4:15 pm Fall Academic PD Day The CTL will be back on campus to host Fall Academic PD Day! Join us in person to learn and collaborate with your colleagues for a day of sharing, discovery and some good, old-fashioned socialization. For more details, check out the 'CTL Academic PD Day' page on the CTL website. Register Now! 0 events, 27 0 events, 27 0 events, 28 0 events, 28 0 events, 29 0 events, 29 0 events, 30 0 events, 30 1 event, 31 1 event, 31 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect October 31, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and set-up a Rubric 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, 1 1 event, 1 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Integrating Emotional Intelligence Into Teaching & Learning November 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Integrating Emotional Intelligence Into Teaching & Learning Looking for ways to change up your assessments? Struggling to get your students to work to their greatest potential? Striving to have your students make connections between learning and application? Authentic assessments require students to demonstrate their learning in active, engaging and meaningful ways, often mimicking tasks they may encounter in their everyday lives or […] 1 event, 2 1 event, 2 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using DC Connect Templates November 2, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […] 0 events, 3 0 events, 3 0 events, 4 0 events, 4 0 events, 5 0 events, 5 0 events, 6 0 events, 6 September 26 September 26, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot September 27 September 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Recurring Instruct & Engage: Kahoot! Interactive Presentations September 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Discussion & Groups September 27, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session + 1 More September 28 September 28, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Recurring Webinar- Back to School with Kahoot! (30mins) September 29 September 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 30 September 30, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Recurring Top Tips: Create an Engaging Kahoot! September 30, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction September 30, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. October 3 October 3, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using October 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction October 4 October 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Interactive Teaching with Padlet October 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 4, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Tool Synergies October 5 October 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using DC Connect Templates October 6 October 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction October 7 October 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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. October 11 October 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 12 October 12, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect October 13 October 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades October 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Respondus 4.0 & the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams October 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio October 14 October 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. October 17 October 17, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments October 18 October 18, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-In October 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm StudyMate: Flashcards and Learning Games Within your LMS October 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Land Acknowledgement Workshop There are no events on this day. October 20 October 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-In October 20, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Flexible Delivery Workshop October 20, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. October 24 October 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-In October 25 October 25, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training October 26 October 26, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 4:15 pm Fall Academic PD Day There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. 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11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot September 26, 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 […]
9:00 am - 9:45 am Recurring Instruct & Engage: Kahoot! Interactive Presentations September 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Recurring Instruct & Engage: Kahoot! Interactive Presentations In this 45-minute workshop, learn strategies that level up engagement and interaction in the classroom! Join for a real-time demonstration on how to import slides to create an interactive presentation. We'll also provide co-working time to practice with new features and ask questions from expert K!rew members. Please Note: Pre-registration is required. Register Now!
9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Discussion & Groups September 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Discussion & 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session September 27, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session Drop in to discuss anything related to educational technology with a member of the Centre for Teaching and Learning and fellow faculty members. Register Now!
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Recurring Webinar- Back to School with Kahoot! (30mins) September 28, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Recurring Webinar- Back to School with Kahoot! (30mins) In this 30-minute webinar, learn strategies for using Kahoot! during the back to school season. We'll share tips, tricks, and tools for using Kahoot! throughout the entire school-day schedule, from classroom introductions to benchmark formative assessments. Please Note: Pre-registration is required. Register Now!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 - 9:45 am Recurring Top Tips: Create an Engaging Kahoot! September 30, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Recurring Top Tips: Create an Engaging Kahoot! Join this 45-minute workshop to learn tips for creating an engaging Kahoot! for any classroom activity, curriculum, or content area! During this workshop, we'll review many of the interactive teaching tools available on Kahoot!, as well as provide time to try them out yourself! Please Note: Pre-registration is required. Register Now!
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction September 30, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction This intermediate-level session will introduce the Quizzes tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a basic familiarity with DC Connect prior to attending this session. The Quizzes tool is used to create and manage quizzes. Various types of quiz questions may be utilized and many can be graded automatically. Quizzes may be used for assessment […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter September 30, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter In this session we will review how to use the interactive platform Mentimeter. We will explore some common features such as multi-select answers, polling, open-ended questions, and word clouds. If you are interested in learning more about Menti or if you have experience with Menti in your class and would like to share your expertise, […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using October 3, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using This introductory session will look at how some of the tools you’re already using can be utilized for basic video capture, editing and sharing. This session will include: A brief discuss on how Teams, Zoom or a mobile device can be used to capture video How PowerPoint can be used for basic video editing such […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction October 3, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction This intermediate-level session will introduce the Quizzes tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a basic familiarity with DC Connect prior to attending this session. The Quizzes tool is used to create and manage quizzes. Various types of quiz questions may be utilized and many can be graded automatically. Quizzes may be used for assessment […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Interactive Teaching with Padlet October 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 4, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session Drop in to discuss anything related to educational technology with a member of the Centre for Teaching and Learning and fellow faculty members. Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Tool Synergies October 4, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 Using DC Connect Templates October 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction October 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction This intermediate-level session will introduce the Quizzes tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a basic familiarity with DC Connect prior to attending this session. The Quizzes tool is used to create and manage quizzes. Various types of quiz questions may be utilized and many can be graded automatically. Quizzes may be used for assessment […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks October 7, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 11, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session Drop in to discuss anything related to educational technology with a member of the Centre for Teaching and Learning and fellow faculty members. Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect October 12, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to Write and set-up a Rubric 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades October 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 - 1:45 pm Respondus 4.0 & the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams October 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Respondus 4.0 & the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams Learn how Respondus 4.0 allows you to create or convert exams that can be published directly to the learning management system, and how the Respondus Test Bank Network can be used to generate online tests from official publisher test banks. Register Now!
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio October 13, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 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 Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In October 14, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 DC Connect: Assignments October 17, 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 Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-In October 18, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 […]
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm StudyMate: Flashcards and Learning Games Within your LMS October 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm StudyMate: Flashcards and Learning Games Within your LMS Learn how to create and share flashcards, self-assessments, and learning games within Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Schoology and Moodle. Register Now!
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Land Acknowledgement Workshop October 18, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Land Acknowledgement Workshop Join The First Peoples Indigenous Center as we guide you through this interactive session designed to help you understand your connection to land acknowledgments and why they are imperative to meaningful reconciliation. This workshop explains why land acknowledgments are essential to building relationships with Indigenous communities that honor their rights and treaties as sovereign nations. […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-In October 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Flexible Delivery Workshop October 20, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Flexible Delivery Workshop Join the six-part Flexible Workshop Series exploring the basics of flexible and hyFlex delivery, course design for flexible and hyFlex delivery, using flexible technology in the classroom, exploring flexible pedagogy, then putting it all together. This workshop will be delivered asynchronously, with sessions offered flexibly, meaning you can choose to join virtually or attend in […]
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training October 20, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training This 45-minute training is the perfect introduction for instructors who are new to the applications and plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to ensure academic integrity during online exams. Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mid-Term Grades Submission Drop-In October 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 […]
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training October 25, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Instructor Training This 45-minute training is the perfect introduction for instructors who are new to the applications and plan to use LockDown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor to ensure academic integrity during online exams. Register Now!
8:30 am - 4:15 pm Fall Academic PD Day October 26, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 4:15 pm Fall Academic PD Day The CTL will be back on campus to host Fall Academic PD Day! Join us in person to learn and collaborate with your colleagues for a day of sharing, discovery and some good, old-fashioned socialization. For more details, check out the 'CTL Academic PD Day' page on the CTL website. Register Now!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect October 31, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Rubrics: How to Write and set-up a Rubric 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 Integrating Emotional Intelligence Into Teaching & Learning November 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Integrating Emotional Intelligence Into Teaching & Learning Looking for ways to change up your assessments? Struggling to get your students to work to their greatest potential? Striving to have your students make connections between learning and application? Authentic assessments require students to demonstrate their learning in active, engaging and meaningful ways, often mimicking tasks they may encounter in their everyday lives or […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Using DC Connect Templates November 2, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […]
September 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am Recurring Instruct & Engage: Kahoot! Interactive Presentations
October 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Respondus 4.0 & the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams