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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 1 event, 2 1 event, 2 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 2, 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, 3 2 events, 3 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 3, 2023 @ 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 Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences October 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 […] 1 event, 4 1 event, 4 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades October 4, 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 […] 3 events, 5 3 events, 5 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks October 5, 2023 @ 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 Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using October 5, 2023 @ 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 […] 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) October 5, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) This training session is intended for faculty participating in the Bodyswaps VR Pilot that haven’t previously used Bodyswaps. We will be offering training sessions to help get you started and provide an opportunity to use Bodyswaps with the VR headsets to ensure it will meet your learning outcomes. Register Now! 1 event, 6 1 event, 6 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using DC Connect Templates October 6, 2023 @ 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, 7 0 events, 7 0 events, 8 0 events, 8 0 events, 9 0 events, 9 2 events, 10 2 events, 10 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint October 10, 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 […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) October 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) This training session is intended for faculty participating in the Bodyswaps VR Pilot that haven’t previously used Bodyswaps. We will be offering training sessions to help get you started and provide an opportunity to use Bodyswaps with the VR headsets to ensure it will meet your learning outcomes. Register Now! 2 events, 11 2 events, 11 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue October 11, 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 […] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) October 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) This training session is intended for faculty participating in the Bodyswaps VR Pilot that haven’t previously used Bodyswaps. We will be offering training sessions to help get you started and provide an opportunity to use Bodyswaps with the VR headsets to ensure it will meet your learning outcomes. Register Now! 1 event, 12 1 event, 12 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements October 12, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements (NOTE: The content explored in this session extends naturally from Using DC Connect Templates and Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In sessions. It is strongly recommended that learners attend either of those sessions prior to registering for this session!) Have you used our DC Connect template but never explored using the existing interactive elements to better […] 1 event, 13 1 event, 13 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tool Synergies October 13, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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... […] 0 events, 14 0 events, 14 0 events, 15 0 events, 15 1 event, 16 1 event, 16 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 16, 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, 17 1 event, 17 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in October 17, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 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, 18 1 event, 18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in October 18, 2023 @ 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 […] 2 events, 19 2 events, 19 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) October 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) Be In The Know (Brown Bag Lunch-n-Learn with IRP-Institutional Research & Planning) Topic: Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) SFQ is an important project undertaken each semester to provide important student feedback. It is a valuable formative component that allows faculty to identify strengths in teaching and learning and reflect on strategies for improvement. Join the session […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rubrics – How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect October 19, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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, 20 1 event, 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction October 20, 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 […] 0 events, 21 0 events, 21 0 events, 22 0 events, 22 1 event, 23 1 event, 23 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 23, 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, […] 0 events, 24 0 events, 24 1 event, 25 1 event, 25 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments October 25, 2023 @ 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, 26 3 events, 26 10:00 am - 11:00 am Interactive Teaching with Padlet October 26, 2023 @ 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 DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements October 26, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements (NOTE: The content explored in this session extends naturally from Using DC Connect Templates and Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In sessions. It is strongly recommended that learners attend either of those sessions prior to registering for this session!) Have you used our DC Connect template but never explored using the existing interactive elements to better […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Video Creation Open Dialogue October 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 […] 0 events, 27 0 events, 27 0 events, 28 0 events, 28 0 events, 29 0 events, 29 1 event, 30 1 event, 30 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 30, 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, 31 1 event, 31 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load October 31, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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! 1 event, 1 1 event, 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using DC Connect Templates November 1, 2023 @ 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, 2 1 event, 2 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet November 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 […] 2 events, 3 2 events, 3 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks November 3, 2023 @ 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 Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos November 3, 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! 0 events, 4 0 events, 4 0 events, 5 0 events, 5 September 25 September 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue September 26 September 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 27 September 27, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect – Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In September 28 September 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using September 28, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. October 2 October 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 3 October 3, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences October 4 October 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades October 5 October 5, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks October 5, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using October 5, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) October 6 October 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using DC Connect Templates There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. October 10 October 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint October 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) October 11 October 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue October 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) October 12 October 12, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements October 13 October 13, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tool Synergies There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. October 16 October 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 17 October 17, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in October 18 October 18, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in October 19 October 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) October 19, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rubrics – How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect October 20 October 20, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. October 23 October 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue There are no events on this day. October 25 October 25, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments October 26 October 26, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Interactive Teaching with Padlet October 26, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements October 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Video Creation Open Dialogue There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. October 30 October 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 31 October 31, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load November 1 November 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using DC Connect Templates November 2 November 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet November 3 November 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks November 3, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. 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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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 2, 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, […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 3, 2023 @ 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 Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences October 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades October 4, 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks October 5, 2023 @ 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 Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using October 5, 2023 @ 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 […]
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) October 5, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) This training session is intended for faculty participating in the Bodyswaps VR Pilot that haven’t previously used Bodyswaps. We will be offering training sessions to help get you started and provide an opportunity to use Bodyswaps with the VR headsets to ensure it will meet your learning outcomes. Register Now!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Using DC Connect Templates October 6, 2023 @ 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 Avoiding Death by PowerPoint October 10, 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) October 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) This training session is intended for faculty participating in the Bodyswaps VR Pilot that haven’t previously used Bodyswaps. We will be offering training sessions to help get you started and provide an opportunity to use Bodyswaps with the VR headsets to ensure it will meet your learning outcomes. Register Now!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue October 11, 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) October 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bodyswaps VR Pilot (Invitation Only) This training session is intended for faculty participating in the Bodyswaps VR Pilot that haven’t previously used Bodyswaps. We will be offering training sessions to help get you started and provide an opportunity to use Bodyswaps with the VR headsets to ensure it will meet your learning outcomes. Register Now!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements October 12, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements (NOTE: The content explored in this session extends naturally from Using DC Connect Templates and Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In sessions. It is strongly recommended that learners attend either of those sessions prior to registering for this session!) Have you used our DC Connect template but never explored using the existing interactive elements to better […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tool Synergies October 13, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 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 Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 16, 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, […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in October 17, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mid-term Grades Submission Drop-in October 18, 2023 @ 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 Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) October 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) Be In The Know (Brown Bag Lunch-n-Learn with IRP-Institutional Research & Planning) Topic: Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) SFQ is an important project undertaken each semester to provide important student feedback. It is a valuable formative component that allows faculty to identify strengths in teaching and learning and reflect on strategies for improvement. Join the session […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rubrics – How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect October 19, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction October 20, 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 Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 23, 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, […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments October 25, 2023 @ 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Interactive Teaching with Padlet October 26, 2023 @ 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 DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements October 26, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements (NOTE: The content explored in this session extends naturally from Using DC Connect Templates and Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In sessions. It is strongly recommended that learners attend either of those sessions prior to registering for this session!) Have you used our DC Connect template but never explored using the existing interactive elements to better […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Video Creation Open Dialogue October 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue October 30, 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, […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load October 31, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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 Using DC Connect Templates November 1, 2023 @ 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Padlet November 2, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks November 3, 2023 @ 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 Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos November 3, 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!
October 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ)