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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 10:00 am - 11:00 am All things WebCOT May 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am All things WebCOT 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! 1 event, 2 1 event, 2 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SoTL Information and Q&A Session May 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SoTL Information and Q&A Session 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 […] 1 event, 3 1 event, 3 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint May 3, 2024 @ 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, 4 0 events, 4 0 events, 5 0 events, 5 1 event, 6 1 event, 6 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm How to Use Zoom: The Basics May 6, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm How to Use Zoom: The Basics This session will demonstrate how to get started with using Zoom in DC Connect. Faculty will learn to run an effective synchronous session, schedule Zoom meetings, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of Zoom. Register Now! 2 events, 7 2 events, 7 10:00 am - 11:00 am WebCOT Training at Whitby Campus May 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am WebCOT Training at Whitby Campus 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! 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intelligent Agents May 7, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intelligent Agents 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 […] 2 events, 8 2 events, 8 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements May 8, 2024 @ 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 […] 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik May 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik 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 1 event, 10 1 event, 10 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction May 10, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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, 11 0 events, 11 0 events, 12 0 events, 12 1 event, 13 1 event, 13 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Assignments May 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 […] 0 events, 14 0 events, 14 1 event, 15 1 event, 15 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Discussions & Groups May 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Discussions & 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 […] 3 events, 16 3 events, 16 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Applications and Enrolments May 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Applications and Enrolments Be In The Know (Brown Bag Lunch-n-Learn with IRP-Institutional Research & Planning) Topic: Applications and Enrolments The Applications and Enrolments dashboard presents longitudinal information on Durham College applications and enrolments. The dashboard also details the top catchments, cities, and high schools where enrolled students come from. This dashboard can assess application and enrolment trends at […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom May 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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. […] 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik May 16, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik 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, 17 1 event, 17 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load May 17, 2024 @ 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, 18 0 events, 18 0 events, 19 0 events, 19 0 events, 20 0 events, 20 1 event, 21 1 event, 21 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences May 21, 2024 @ 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, 22 1 event, 22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER) May 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER) 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 […] 0 events, 23 0 events, 23 1 event, 24 1 event, 24 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Creation Open Dialogue May 24, 2024 @ 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 […] 0 events, 25 0 events, 25 0 events, 26 0 events, 26 2 events, 27 2 events, 27 10:00 am - 11:00 am Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik May 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik 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 Kahoot May 27, 2024 @ 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 […] 1 event, 28 1 event, 28 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades May 28, 2024 @ 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 […] 0 events, 29 0 events, 29 1 event, 30 1 event, 30 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using May 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Create 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, 31 0 events, 31 0 events, 1 0 events, 1 0 events, 2 0 events, 2 There are no events on this day. April 30 April 30, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) May 1 May 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am All things WebCOT May 2 May 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SoTL Information and Q&A Session May 3 May 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. May 6 May 6, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm How to Use Zoom: The Basics May 7 May 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am WebCOT Training at Whitby Campus May 7, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intelligent Agents May 8 May 8, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements May 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik There are no events on this day. May 10 May 10, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. 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11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) April 30, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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!
10:00 am - 11:00 am All things WebCOT May 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am All things WebCOT 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!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SoTL Information and Q&A Session May 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SoTL Information and Q&A Session 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint May 3, 2024 @ 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm How to Use Zoom: The Basics May 6, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm How to Use Zoom: The Basics This session will demonstrate how to get started with using Zoom in DC Connect. Faculty will learn to run an effective synchronous session, schedule Zoom meetings, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of Zoom. Register Now!
10:00 am - 11:00 am WebCOT Training at Whitby Campus May 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am WebCOT Training at Whitby Campus 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!
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intelligent Agents May 7, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Intelligent Agents 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements May 8, 2024 @ 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 […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik May 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction May 10, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Assignments May 13, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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 […]
9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Discussions & Groups May 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Discussions & 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 […]
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Applications and Enrolments May 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Be In The Know Lunch-n-Learn Session: Applications and Enrolments Be In The Know (Brown Bag Lunch-n-Learn with IRP-Institutional Research & Planning) Topic: Applications and Enrolments The Applications and Enrolments dashboard presents longitudinal information on Durham College applications and enrolments. The dashboard also details the top catchments, cities, and high schools where enrolled students come from. This dashboard can assess application and enrolment trends at […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm How to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom May 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 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. […]
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik May 16, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load May 17, 2024 @ 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!
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences May 21, 2024 @ 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER) May 22, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER) 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Creation Open Dialogue May 24, 2024 @ 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik May 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Introduction to Peer Assessment with Kritik 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 Kahoot May 27, 2024 @ 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: Grades May 28, 2024 @ 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 Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using May 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Create 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 […]
April 30, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s)