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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, 4 1 event, 4 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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, 5 1 event, 5 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks The course outline lays the blueprint for the assessment of a course and faculty are required to create a gradebook in DC Connect that reflects the evaluation criteria described by it. Where do Pass/Fail courses fit into this picture? Also, the Evaluation Notes can describe policies for missed assessments and student friendly re-weighting opportunities that […] 1 event, 6 1 event, 6 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using September 6, 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, 7 0 events, 7 0 events, 8 0 events, 8 0 events, 9 0 events, 9 1 event, 10 1 event, 10 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments September 10, 2024 @ 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 […] 1 event, 11 1 event, 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos September 11, 2024 @ 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! 2 events, 12 2 events, 12 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction September 12, 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 […] 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In Session September 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In Session 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, 13 0 events, 13 0 events, 14 0 events, 14 0 events, 15 0 events, 15 1 event, 16 1 event, 16 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load September 16, 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, 17 0 events, 17 2 events, 18 2 events, 18 9:00 am - 10:00 am GenAI Workflow for the College Educator September 18, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am GenAI Workflow for the College Educator This workshop will teach you how to use AI to create engaging and effective course materials. You will build on the 'AI-Driven Teaching: Revolutionize Your Classroom with Bing and ChatGPT' workshop and use AI with Microsoft’s native Word and PowerPoint capabilities to develop DC Connect content and PowerPoints. You will discover how AI can help […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mastering AI Engagement: Best Practices for Generative AI (Beginner) September 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mastering AI Engagement: Best Practices for Generative AI (Beginner) Prepare for the AI-driven future! In this 60-minute workshop, learn essential prompt-writing techniques to effectively engage generative AI. Discover how AI can enhance your teaching and research, transforming how you work. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead as AI becomes integral in education. Register Now! 2 events, 19 2 events, 19 10:00 am - 11:00 am Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) September 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) Discover how to bring a global perspective to your classroom with Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL). In this session, you'll explore strategies for collaborating with international partners to create engaging, cross-cultural learning experiences for your students, and take the first steps toward developing your first COIL. This session will provide practical insights, resources, and inspiration […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences September 19, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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, 20 1 event, 20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using September 20, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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, 21 0 events, 21 0 events, 22 0 events, 22 0 events, 23 0 events, 23 3 events, 24 3 events, 24 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 24, 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 […] 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments September 24, 2024 @ 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 […] 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) September 24, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) Discover how to bring a global perspective to your classroom with Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL). In this session, you'll explore strategies for collaborating with international partners to create engaging, cross-cultural learning experiences for your students, and take the first steps toward developing your first COIL. This session will provide practical insights, resources, and inspiration […] 2 events, 25 2 events, 25 10:00 am - 11:00 am Setting up the PASS Program: Workshop September 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Setting up the PASS Program: Workshop The Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) is a new program that faculty can implement in their course(s) using intelligent agents in DC Connect. The PASS program was designed to provide early academic intervention for students in a way that is easy for faculty to manage. It supports positive course progress by alerting students to […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect – Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In September 25, 2024 @ 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 […] 3 events, 26 3 events, 26 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using September 26, 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 […] 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In Session September 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In Session 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 Managing Cognitive Load September 26, 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 event, 27 1 event, 27 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 27, 2024 @ 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 […] 0 events, 28 0 events, 28 0 events, 29 0 events, 29 2 events, 30 2 events, 30 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades September 30, 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 […] 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements September 30, 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 […] 1 event, 1 1 event, 1 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) October 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) Discover how to bring a global perspective to your classroom with Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL). In this session, you'll explore strategies for collaborating with international partners to create engaging, cross-cultural learning experiences for your students, and take the first steps toward developing your first COIL. This session will provide practical insights, resources, and inspiration […] 1 event, 2 1 event, 2 10:00 am - 11:00 am Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 2, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 event, 3 1 event, 3 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks October 3, 2024 @ 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 […] 2 events, 4 2 events, 4 10:00 am - 11:00 am Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) October 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) Discover how to bring a global perspective to your classroom with Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL). In this session, you'll explore strategies for collaborating with international partners to create engaging, cross-cultural learning experiences for your students, and take the first steps toward developing your first COIL. This session will provide practical insights, resources, and inspiration […] 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect – Using DC Connect Templates October 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect – 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, 5 0 events, 5 0 events, 6 0 events, 6 There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. August 28 August 28, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Kritik – VisibleAI August 29 August 29, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Kritik – Latest Updates There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. September 3 September 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) September 4 September 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 5 September 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 6 September 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. September 10 September 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments September 11 September 11, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos September 12 September 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction September 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In Session There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. September 16 September 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load There are no events on this day. September 18 September 18, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am GenAI Workflow for the College Educator September 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mastering AI Engagement: Best Practices for Generative AI (Beginner) September 19 September 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) September 19, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences September 20 September 20, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. September 24 September 24, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 24, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments September 24, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) September 25 September 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Setting up the PASS Program: Workshop September 25, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect – Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In September 26 September 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using September 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In Session September 26, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load September 27 September 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks There are no events on this day. There are no events on this day. 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10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s) September 3, 2024 @ 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!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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 Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks The course outline lays the blueprint for the assessment of a course and faculty are required to create a gradebook in DC Connect that reflects the evaluation criteria described by it. Where do Pass/Fail courses fit into this picture? Also, the Evaluation Notes can describe policies for missed assessments and student friendly re-weighting opportunities that […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using September 6, 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments September 10, 2024 @ 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos September 11, 2024 @ 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!
9:00 am - 10:00 am DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction September 12, 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In Session September 12, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In Session 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 Managing Cognitive Load September 16, 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!
9:00 am - 10:00 am GenAI Workflow for the College Educator September 18, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am GenAI Workflow for the College Educator This workshop will teach you how to use AI to create engaging and effective course materials. You will build on the 'AI-Driven Teaching: Revolutionize Your Classroom with Bing and ChatGPT' workshop and use AI with Microsoft’s native Word and PowerPoint capabilities to develop DC Connect content and PowerPoints. You will discover how AI can help […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mastering AI Engagement: Best Practices for Generative AI (Beginner) September 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mastering AI Engagement: Best Practices for Generative AI (Beginner) Prepare for the AI-driven future! In this 60-minute workshop, learn essential prompt-writing techniques to effectively engage generative AI. Discover how AI can enhance your teaching and research, transforming how you work. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead as AI becomes integral in education. Register Now!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) September 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) Discover how to bring a global perspective to your classroom with Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL). In this session, you'll explore strategies for collaborating with international partners to create engaging, cross-cultural learning experiences for your students, and take the first steps toward developing your first COIL. This session will provide practical insights, resources, and inspiration […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences September 19, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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 Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using September 20, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint September 24, 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 […]
11:00 am - 12:00 pm DC Connect: Assignments September 24, 2024 @ 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 […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) September 24, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) Discover how to bring a global perspective to your classroom with Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL). In this session, you'll explore strategies for collaborating with international partners to create engaging, cross-cultural learning experiences for your students, and take the first steps toward developing your first COIL. This session will provide practical insights, resources, and inspiration […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Setting up the PASS Program: Workshop September 25, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Setting up the PASS Program: Workshop The Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) is a new program that faculty can implement in their course(s) using intelligent agents in DC Connect. The PASS program was designed to provide early academic intervention for students in a way that is easy for faculty to manage. It supports positive course progress by alerting students to […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect – Using DC Connect Templates Drop-In September 25, 2024 @ 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: Create a video with tools you’re already using September 26, 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In Session September 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In Session 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 Managing Cognitive Load September 26, 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!
10:00 am - 11:00 am Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks September 27, 2024 @ 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect: Grades September 30, 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 […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements September 30, 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 Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) October 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) Discover how to bring a global perspective to your classroom with Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL). In this session, you'll explore strategies for collaborating with international partners to create engaging, cross-cultural learning experiences for your students, and take the first steps toward developing your first COIL. This session will provide practical insights, resources, and inspiration […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Educational Technology Virtual Drop-In Session October 2, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 Pass/Fail and Flexible Gradebooks October 3, 2024 @ 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 […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) October 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Exploring Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL) Discover how to bring a global perspective to your classroom with Cooperative Online International Learning (COIL). In this session, you'll explore strategies for collaborating with international partners to create engaging, cross-cultural learning experiences for your students, and take the first steps toward developing your first COIL. This session will provide practical insights, resources, and inspiration […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect – Using DC Connect Templates October 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am DC Connect – 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 […]
September 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s)
September 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mastering AI Engagement: Best Practices for Generative AI (Beginner)
September 20, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using
September 26, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using