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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

The Intelligent Agents tool is a powerful and efficient means of communicating with students that will increase student engagement, deepen your impact as a professor, while also reducing your workload. An Intelligent Agent is a process the runs in your DC Connect course that identifies students who have met specific criteria and subsequently sends those […]

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 […]

Kahoot! has released new interactive presentation features and will be hosting a free Kahoot! higher education webinar on April 17th at 2:00 PM EST. Major topics will be will: Seamlessly generate relevant course content in any language with our AI powered tools. Upload your existing lecture slides and easily integrate interactive question types for a […]

Be In The Know (Brown Bag Lunch-n-Learn with IRP-Institutional Research & Planning) Topic: DC Student Experience Survey Each year the Ontario Application Service (OCAS) collaborates with CAAT Colleges on the Student Experience Survey to measure students' levels of positive experience with the learning experience, facilities, resources and services. The DC-SES dashboard provides longitudinal results for […]

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, […]

This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now!

Did you know that you are likely engaging in educational research every time you teach a new concept or facilitate your students completing an activity?  Most faculty are surprised to hear that they are!  If you are interested in more formalized ways to conduct educational research and improve student learning in your classroom or discipline, please join us to learn more about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at Durham College! Register […]

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!

Unlock the potential of open education with our "Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)" workshop. In this session, participants will embark on a journey into the dynamic world of OER, exploring key concepts, tools, and the wealth of resources available to educators and learners. Agenda: 1. Understanding OER: Delve into the fundamental concepts of Open […]

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!

This is an open session where participants can ask questions they may have regarding the creation of course outlines, or regarding webCOT in general. Register Now!

Did you know that you are likely engaging in educational research every time you teach a new concept or facilitate your students completing an activity?  Most faculty are surprised to hear that they are!  If you are interested in more formalized ways to conduct educational research and improve student learning in your classroom or discipline, please join us to learn more about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at Durham College! Register […]

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 […]