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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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!