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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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!

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!

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this 60 minute session, our Kahoot! Representative Sydney will present on how to get the most out of the Kahoot! EDU platform. This interactive presentation will cover common use cases for Kahoot in higher education and Kahoot! EDU’s newest features including creating and administering Kahoot! Courses and empowering students to create kahoots with Student […]

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!

(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 […]

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 […]

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/ctl/educational-tech/updating-your-courses / Register Now!

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]