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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 […] 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment August 28, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […] 1 event, 29 1 event, 29 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop August 29, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop The Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) is a new program that faculty can implement in their course(s) using intelligent agents in DC Connect. The PASS program was designed to provide early academic intervention for students in a way that is easy for faculty to manage. It supports positive course progress by alerting students to […] 3 events, 30 3 events, 30 9:00 am - 10:00 am Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop August 30, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop The Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) is a new program that faculty can implement in their course(s) using intelligent agents in DC Connect. The PASS program was designed to provide early academic intervention for students in a way that is easy for faculty to manage. It supports positive course progress by alerting students to […] 10:00 am - 11:00 am Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences August 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences Engaging students in collaborative learning can lead to deeper learning, but it can also feel unpleasant for both instructor and students. In this session, you will explore how to design group tasks that promote true collaboration among students and how to address the common challenges that arise when students work (or don’t work) together. Register […] 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment August 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […] 2 events, 31 2 events, 31 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction August 31, 2023 @ 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 Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) August 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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/ctl/educational-tech/updating-your-courses/ Register Now! 1 event, 1 1 event, 1 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using September 1, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 […] 0 events, 2 0 events, 2 0 events, 3 0 events, 3 0 events, 4 0 events, 4 1 event, 5 1 event, 5 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom September 5, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom This session will demonstrate how to use both Microsoft Teams and Zoom so you can choose which platform is most appropriate for your course. We will cover how to run an effective synchronous session, schedule meetings in Zoom, start a video call in Teams, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of using both platforms. […] 1 event, 6 1 event, 6 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments and Rubrics September 6, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments and Rubrics This introductory-level session will introduce the Assignments tool in DC Connect. The Assignments tool enables faculty to create folders where students can submit their assignments electronically. Faculty can also view and download student submissions and return them with grades and feedback. This session will cover how to configure Assignment Submission Folders and discuss best practices for their […] 2 events, 7 2 events, 7 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint Have you ever sat through a class or meeting with a presenter who reads their entire presentation off of text-heavy slides? Or, tried to visually wade through icons, images and animations to find the relevant information? If so, you’ve likely experienced “Death by PowerPoint”. Join this session to explore the causes of this and learn […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades September 7, 2023 @ 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 […] 3 events, 8 3 events, 8 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue September 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue In this open dialogue, we're putting the spotlight on your video needs. We understand that each discipline and teaching style comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities relating to creating and incorporating videos into the learning experience. This open dialogue is intended for faculty to come with questions and provides an opportunity to […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 8, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 […] 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment September 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […] 0 events, 9 0 events, 9 0 events, 10 0 events, 10 1 event, 11 1 event, 11 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue September 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue Creating your own graphics, visually organizing content, or figuring out what looks good in a course, PDF, or PowerPoint can be intimidating. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Let’s change that! During this weekly open dialogue, learn how to adapt your course content for your students. You are encouraged to bring your course assets, […] 2 events, 12 2 events, 12 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment September 12, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet September 12, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet Padlet is a digital collaboration space and a community space where students can visualize their thinking; its interface is simple and yet this simplicity does not limit its versatility. We will explore the various Padlet formats and brainstorm how to use each type of visual representation of thinking in our classes. Join us to explore […] 1 event, 13 1 event, 13 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction September 13, 2023 @ 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 […] 2 events, 14 2 events, 14 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades September 14, 2023 @ 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 […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos September 14, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos This introductory session will show faculty how Microsoft Stream can be used to quickly and easily capture and share videos with students. This session will walk faculty through the steps to: capture a webcam video, screen recording or both apply minimal edits such as trimming share the video within DC Connect Register Now! 1 event, 15 1 event, 15 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter September 15, 2023 @ 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, 16 0 events, 16 0 events, 17 0 events, 17 2 events, 18 2 events, 18 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue September 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue Creating your own graphics, visually organizing content, or figuring out what looks good in a course, PDF, or PowerPoint can be intimidating. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Let’s change that! During this weekly open dialogue, learn how to adapt your course content for your students. You are encouraged to bring your course assets, […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom September 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom Register Now! 1 event, 19 1 event, 19 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot September 19, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot In this session we will review how to use the game-based platform Kahoot! We will explore some common features such as multi-select answers, polling, open-ended questions, and word clouds. We will connect the functionality of Kahoot to the science of learning and examine various use cases. So, if you are interested in learning more about […] 2 events, 20 2 events, 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion & Groups September 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment September 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […] 2 events, 21 2 events, 21 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session – Talk about anything EdTech September 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session – Talk about anything EdTech 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 - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Open Data September 21, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Open Data Be In The Know (Brown Bag Lunch-n-Learn with IRP-Institutional Research & Planning) Topic: Open Data Open Data DC is the go-to tool for at a glance information about our students, our programs and our grads. Open Data DC is an initiative of the DC Data Governance Committee and is publicly accessible and can be shared […] 2 events, 22 2 events, 22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Creation Open Dialogue September 22, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Creation Open Dialogue In this open dialogue, we're putting the spotlight on your video needs. We understand that each discipline and teaching style comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities relating to creating and incorporating videos into the learning experience. This open dialogue is intended for faculty to come with questions and provides an opportunity to […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load September 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load Do your students seem overwhelmed during class? Do they forget information you just taught? Your students might be experiencing cognitive overload. In this session, you’ll learn how working memory limits learning, how cognitive overload occurs, and strategies to optimize cognitive load to promote student learning in your courses. Register Now! 0 events, 23 0 events, 23 0 events, 24 0 events, 24 1 event, 25 1 event, 25 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue September 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue Creating your own graphics, visually organizing content, or figuring out what looks good in a course, PDF, or PowerPoint can be intimidating. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Let’s change that! During this weekly open dialogue, learn how to adapt your course content for your students. You are encouraged to bring your course assets, […] 1 event, 26 1 event, 26 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Avoiding Death by PowerPoint Have you ever sat through a class or meeting with a presenter who reads their entire presentation off of text-heavy slides? Or, tried to visually wade through icons, images and animations to find the relevant information? If so, you’ve likely experienced “Death by PowerPoint”. Join this session to explore the causes of this and learn […] 1 event, 27 1 event, 27 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect – Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In September 27, 2023 @ 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, 28 2 events, 28 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using September 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […] 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment September 28, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […] 0 events, 29 0 events, 29 0 events, 30 0 events, 30 0 events, 1 0 events, 1 August 28 August 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Introduction & Content August 28, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment August 29 August 29, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop August 30 August 30, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop August 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences August 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment August 31 August 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction August 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) September 1 September 1, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. September 5 September 5, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom September 6 September 6, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments and Rubrics September 7 September 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 7, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades September 8 September 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue September 8, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. September 11 September 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue September 12 September 12, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment September 12, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet September 13 September 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction September 14 September 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades September 14, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos September 15 September 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. September 18 September 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue September 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom September 19 September 19, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot September 20 September 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion & Groups September 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment September 21 September 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session – Talk about anything EdTech September 21, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Open Data September 22 September 22, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Creation Open Dialogue September 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. 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10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Introduction & Content August 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Introduction & 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 […]
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment August 28, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop August 29, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop The Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) is a new program that faculty can implement in their course(s) using intelligent agents in DC Connect. The PASS program was designed to provide early academic intervention for students in a way that is easy for faculty to manage. It supports positive course progress by alerting students to […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop August 30, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop The Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) is a new program that faculty can implement in their course(s) using intelligent agents in DC Connect. The PASS program was designed to provide early academic intervention for students in a way that is easy for faculty to manage. It supports positive course progress by alerting students to […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences August 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences Engaging students in collaborative learning can lead to deeper learning, but it can also feel unpleasant for both instructor and students. In this session, you will explore how to design group tasks that promote true collaboration among students and how to address the common challenges that arise when students work (or don’t work) together. Register […]
10:00 am - 11:30 am Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment August 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction August 31, 2023 @ 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 Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) August 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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/ctl/educational-tech/updating-your-courses/ Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using September 1, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom September 5, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm How to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom This session will demonstrate how to use both Microsoft Teams and Zoom so you can choose which platform is most appropriate for your course. We will cover how to run an effective synchronous session, schedule meetings in Zoom, start a video call in Teams, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of using both platforms. […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments and Rubrics September 6, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments and Rubrics 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 Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint Have you ever sat through a class or meeting with a presenter who reads their entire presentation off of text-heavy slides? Or, tried to visually wade through icons, images and animations to find the relevant information? If so, you’ve likely experienced “Death by PowerPoint”. Join this session to explore the causes of this and learn […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Grades September 7, 2023 @ 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue September 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue In this open dialogue, we're putting the spotlight on your video needs. We understand that each discipline and teaching style comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities relating to creating and incorporating videos into the learning experience. This open dialogue is intended for faculty to come with questions and provides an opportunity to […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 8, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 […]
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment September 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue September 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue Creating your own graphics, visually organizing content, or figuring out what looks good in a course, PDF, or PowerPoint can be intimidating. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Let’s change that! During this weekly open dialogue, learn how to adapt your course content for your students. You are encouraged to bring your course assets, […]
10:00 am - 11:30 am Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment September 12, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet September 12, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet Padlet is a digital collaboration space and a community space where students can visualize their thinking; its interface is simple and yet this simplicity does not limit its versatility. We will explore the various Padlet formats and brainstorm how to use each type of visual representation of thinking in our classes. Join us to explore […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction September 13, 2023 @ 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 DC Connect: Grades September 14, 2023 @ 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos September 14, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos This introductory session will show faculty how Microsoft Stream can be used to quickly and easily capture and share videos with students. This session will walk faculty through the steps to: capture a webcam video, screen recording or both apply minimal edits such as trimming share the video within DC Connect Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter September 15, 2023 @ 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, […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue September 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue Creating your own graphics, visually organizing content, or figuring out what looks good in a course, PDF, or PowerPoint can be intimidating. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Let’s change that! During this weekly open dialogue, learn how to adapt your course content for your students. You are encouraged to bring your course assets, […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom September 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom Register Now!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot September 19, 2023 @ 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Discussion & Groups September 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment September 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session – Talk about anything EdTech September 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session – Talk about anything EdTech 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 - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Open Data September 21, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Open Data Be In The Know (Brown Bag Lunch-n-Learn with IRP-Institutional Research & Planning) Topic: Open Data Open Data DC is the go-to tool for at a glance information about our students, our programs and our grads. Open Data DC is an initiative of the DC Data Governance Committee and is publicly accessible and can be shared […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Creation Open Dialogue September 22, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Creation Open Dialogue In this open dialogue, we're putting the spotlight on your video needs. We understand that each discipline and teaching style comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities relating to creating and incorporating videos into the learning experience. This open dialogue is intended for faculty to come with questions and provides an opportunity to […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load September 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load Do your students seem overwhelmed during class? Do they forget information you just taught? Your students might be experiencing cognitive overload. In this session, you’ll learn how working memory limits learning, how cognitive overload occurs, and strategies to optimize cognitive load to promote student learning in your courses. Register Now!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue September 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue Creating your own graphics, visually organizing content, or figuring out what looks good in a course, PDF, or PowerPoint can be intimidating. Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Let’s change that! During this weekly open dialogue, learn how to adapt your course content for your students. You are encouraged to bring your course assets, […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Avoiding Death by PowerPoint Have you ever sat through a class or meeting with a presenter who reads their entire presentation off of text-heavy slides? Or, tried to visually wade through icons, images and animations to find the relevant information? If so, you’ve likely experienced “Death by PowerPoint”. Join this session to explore the causes of this and learn […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect – Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In September 27, 2023 @ 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using September 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment September 28, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment Join this introductory session to learn about Kritik and how you can incorporate peer assessment into your course. See how you can adapt activities and apply key takeaways to your own courses to provide a more engaging learning experience for your students with peer assessment. What to expect: A walkthrough of Kritik’s peer assessment platform […]
August 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s)
September 18, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom
September 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session – Talk about anything EdTech