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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, 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 1 event, 6 1 event, 6 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue November 6, 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, 7 1 event, 7 10:00 am - 11:00 am Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A November 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A This collaborative session will provide faculty the opportunity to see advanced features inside of Microsoft Teams (such as breakout rooms), learn about new features coming to the platform, and participate in a question-and-answer period. Register Now! 1 event, 8 1 event, 8 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements November 8, 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 […] 3 events, 9 3 events, 9 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Grades November 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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 […] 9:00 am - 10:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue November 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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 […] 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment November 9, 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 […] 1 event, 10 1 event, 10 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot November 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 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 […] 0 events, 11 0 events, 11 0 events, 12 0 events, 12 2 events, 13 2 events, 13 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue November 13, 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 - 11:00 am Rubrics – How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect November 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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, 14 1 event, 14 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter November 14, 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, 15 0 events, 15 2 events, 16 2 events, 16 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using November 16, 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 […] 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Program Enrolment Dashboard (CSER) November 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Program Enrolment Dashboard (CSER) Be In The Know (Brown Bag Lunch-n-Learn with IRP-Institutional Research & Planning) Topic: Program Enrolment Dashboard (CSER) Durham College provides a College Statistical Enrolment Report (CSER) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities each semester. Our Program Enrolment Dashboard presents five years of longitudinal CSER data at a glance. Join this session to review the […] 1 event, 17 1 event, 17 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint November 17, 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 […] 0 events, 18 0 events, 18 0 events, 19 0 events, 19 1 event, 20 1 event, 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue November 20, 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, 21 1 event, 21 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session November 21, 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! 2 events, 22 2 events, 22 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) November 22, 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 Final Test/Exam Construction Review Drop-In November 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Test/Exam Construction Review Drop-In Delivering a relevant and well-constructed test or exam can reduce text anxiety, improve question comprehension, and be the difference in effectively evaluating the knowledge and understanding of your students. Unsure of how your test or exam is shaping up? Drop in with your assessment for a review, conversation and perhaps some suggestions to shape your […] 2 events, 23 2 events, 23 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Using Generative AI to Create Engaging Peer Assessment Experiences with Kritik November 23, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Using Generative AI to Create Engaging Peer Assessment Experiences with Kritik Join Kritik to learn about how you can run engaging peer assessment activities for your students. During this session, the Kritik team will share details about their newly-launched feature that will allow you to create assignment objectives, instructions, and rubrics using AI. Kritik is available free-of-charge for you and your students, as part of a […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load November 23, 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! 1 event, 24 1 event, 24 9:00 am - 10:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue November 24, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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 […] 0 events, 25 0 events, 25 0 events, 26 0 events, 26 2 events, 27 2 events, 27 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue November 27, 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 November 27, 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 […] 1 event, 28 1 event, 28 10:00 am - 11:00 am Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences November 28, 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 […] 1 event, 29 1 event, 29 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom November 29, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom In this engaging workshop, we'll equip educators with the knowledge and tools to leverage ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI system, to enhance their teaching practices. Learn how ChatGPT can provide personalized support to students, streamline administrative tasks, and support you with elements of teaching, learning, and course development. Discover the ethical considerations and best practices in […] 1 event, 30 1 event, 30 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos November 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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, 1 1 event, 1 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) December 1, 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! 0 events, 2 0 events, 2 0 events, 3 0 events, 3 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. November 6 November 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue November 7 November 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A November 8 November 8, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements November 9 November 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Grades November 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue November 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment November 10 November 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. November 13 November 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue November 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Rubrics – How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect November 14 November 14, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter There are no events on this day. November 16 November 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using November 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Program Enrolment Dashboard (CSER) November 17 November 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint 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 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!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue November 6, 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 - 11:00 am Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A November 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Microsoft Teams: Level-up and Q&A This collaborative session will provide faculty the opportunity to see advanced features inside of Microsoft Teams (such as breakout rooms), learn about new features coming to the platform, and participate in a question-and-answer period. Register Now!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements November 8, 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Grades November 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue November 9, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Kritik- Introduction to Peer Assessment November 9, 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot November 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 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 Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue November 13, 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 - 11:00 am Rubrics – How to Write and set-up a Rubric in DC Connect November 13, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter November 14, 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 Video Basics: Make a video with tools you’re already using November 16, 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Program Enrolment Dashboard (CSER) November 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Program Enrolment Dashboard (CSER) Be In The Know (Brown Bag Lunch-n-Learn with IRP-Institutional Research & Planning) Topic: Program Enrolment Dashboard (CSER) Durham College provides a College Statistical Enrolment Report (CSER) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities each semester. Our Program Enrolment Dashboard presents five years of longitudinal CSER data at a glance. Join this session to review the […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint November 17, 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue November 20, 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 November 21, 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!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) November 22, 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 Final Test/Exam Construction Review Drop-In November 22, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Final Test/Exam Construction Review Drop-In Delivering a relevant and well-constructed test or exam can reduce text anxiety, improve question comprehension, and be the difference in effectively evaluating the knowledge and understanding of your students. Unsure of how your test or exam is shaping up? Drop in with your assessment for a review, conversation and perhaps some suggestions to shape your […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Using Generative AI to Create Engaging Peer Assessment Experiences with Kritik November 23, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Using Generative AI to Create Engaging Peer Assessment Experiences with Kritik Join Kritik to learn about how you can run engaging peer assessment activities for your students. During this session, the Kritik team will share details about their newly-launched feature that will allow you to create assignment objectives, instructions, and rubrics using AI. Kritik is available free-of-charge for you and your students, as part of a […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load November 23, 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!
9:00 am - 10:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue November 24, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue November 27, 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 November 27, 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 Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences November 28, 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom November 29, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom In this engaging workshop, we'll equip educators with the knowledge and tools to leverage ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI system, to enhance their teaching practices. Learn how ChatGPT can provide personalized support to students, streamline administrative tasks, and support you with elements of teaching, learning, and course development. Discover the ethical considerations and best practices in […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos November 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) December 1, 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!
November 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Program Enrolment Dashboard (CSER)
November 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s)
November 23, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Using Generative AI to Create Engaging Peer Assessment Experiences with Kritik
November 29, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Empowering Educators with ChatGPT: A Workshop on Integrating AI into the Classroom
December 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s)