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We inspire creativity, ensure quality, and foster a scholarly approach to academic programming and innovative delivery to promote faculty and student success.

Welcome to the Centre for Teaching and Learning

We inspire creativity, ensure quality, and foster a scholarly approach to academic programming and innovative delivery to promote faculty and student success.

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Join the CTL for an upcoming professional development session or two. Learn about or get a hands-on demo with a variety of tools that can enhance your teaching and learning practice.
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DC Coursedog

Streamline course and program quality

DC transitioned to Coursedog as our curriculum management platform. Please visit our resources for support submitting course outlines this year.
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We're available weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

All support requests are placed in queue and answered in the order they are received. Thank you for your patience as we get through requests, we are happy to help.
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Upcoming Event / March 5, 2026

Winter Academic PD Day ❄️

We have moved Academic PD Day to Thursday, March 5 to launch the new Academic plan! In addition, we will continue exploring Fostering Inclusivity and how it aligns with the Braiding Learning Framework, launched last fall.

Call for Proposals

Do you foster an inclusive, brave space in your classroom? We want to celebrate you and provide a platform for you to share your practices, successes, and lessons learned with your peers! We welcome and encourage individual and/or joint (interdisciplinary and cross-departmental) session(s) submissions.

Deadline: February 16, 2026
SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

Stay tuned to ICE for additional details as Winter Academic PD Day approaches.
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In this issue / FEBRUARY 10, 2026

CTL Compass

Winter Semester ❄️ February 2026
Winter Academic PD Day / Mid-term Grades Submission Support / Faculty Partial Secondments / SoTL Call for Proposals / Upcoming F2026 CTC Courses / What's New in DC Connect & Coursedog / Upcoming PD Opportunities ... and much more!
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FEATURED RESOURCE 🪶 OCTOBER 24, 2025

Braiding Learning Framework

The Braiding Learning Framework draws inspiration from the teachings of the Two-Row Wampum (Gaswéñdah), Two-Eyed Seeing, and traditional concepts of peace and harmony. This framework is designed to integrate and harmonize various pedagogical practices, fostering an inclusive, engaging, and empowering learning environment for all.
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UPCOMING / IMPORTANT DATES

Final Grades Submission Deadline

Reminder: the final grades submission deadline is on Tuesday, December 16 at 12pm.
This quick tip can assist:

UPCOMING / IMPORTANT DATES

Final Grades Submission Deadline

Reminder: the final grades submission deadline is on Tuesday, December 16 at 12pm. This quick tip can assist:

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ALL ABOUT COURSEDOG / AUGUST 25, 2025

Using the DC Course Online Catalog in DC Connect

Below are some step-by-step walkthroughs around using the DC Course Online Catalog in DC Connect:

UPCOMING PD OPPORTUNITY / WINTER 2026 ❄️

CTC Registration Open

Registration is now open for faculty members wishing to take the following courses in the College Teaching Certificate (CTC): 

EDUC1101 • Course and Curriculum Development at the College Level
Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m. (Oshawa Campus) + 1 hour online/week

EDUC1104 • Scholarship and Professional Practice for College Faculty
Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Oshawa Campus) + 1 hour online/week

EDUC1100 • Teaching & Learning Principles for the College Classroom
Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. (Oshawa Campus) + 1 hour online/week

❗️Please speak with your AD/ED about your participation in this course and complete your registration.

REGISTER NOW AS FULL-TIME FACULTY
REGISTER NOW AS PART-TIME FACULTY
Nominal Fee: $90 ($79.65+tax) per course for part-time faculty.

Resource / July 1, 2025

How to Incorporate Generative AI

The permitted or prohibited use of GenAI in instructional activities and assessments must be explicitly communicated to students. Including a statement in the course outline and in the DC Connect course shell establishes a concrete directive on the use of GenAI in the course. Sample directives and PowerPoints are available here!

New VR OPPORTUNITIES 📣 / August 30, 2024

Bodyswaps VR

Reminder: Bodyswaps licensing has been extended from April 2024 - March 2025. Bodyswaps will be available on a collection of 8 VR headsets, available for faculty members to borrow through IT Service Desk.

UPCOMING EVENT / FYI

DC Holiday Closure

From Monday, December 25, 2023 through to Monday, January 2, 2024, Durham College will be closed for the holidays. Faculties and some departments, including the CTL, will be unavailable during this time. Faculty members seeking same day in-person or virtual support are encouraged to connect with the team when the college reopens on or after Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Looking for additional support?

Connect with the CTL DC Connect support team or visit the DC Connect webpage for self-service documentation.

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