Name: Fall Academic PD Day
Start: 2026-10-29T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-29T13:00:00-04:00
Location: The Rotary Global Classroom, Room CFCE 145

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1 event 5 1 event, 5 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Reflective Practice – Braiding Learning October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Reflective Practice – Braiding Learning Aligned with the Braiding Learning Framework, come learn about circular learning through the reflective practice ring and how your authentic self shows up in your own teaching practices through the development of a Miskasowin. Register Now! Braiding Knowledge Rings: Reflective Practice	1 event 6 1 event, 6 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using October 6 @ 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 or a mobile device can be used to capture video. How PowerPoint can be used for basic video editing such as […]	0 events 7 0 events, 7	1 event 8 1 event, 8 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Interactive Teaching with Kahoot! October 8 @ 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 […]	0 events 9 0 events, 9	0 events 10 0 events, 10	0 events 11 0 events, 11
0 events 12 0 events, 12	1 event 13 1 event, 13 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avoiding Death by PowerPoint October 13 @ 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 […]	1 event 14 1 event, 14 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Creating Good Multiple Choice Questions October 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Creating Good Multiple Choice Questions Setting up a discerning multiple-choice assessment can be a challenge for even the most seasoned educator.  In this session we will review tips and tricks to create multiple choice items that will provide appropriate discrimination between learners who have the knowledge and those who may “multiple guess”. Note: We are using a new registration system. When […]	1 event 15 1 event, 15 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In October 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Graphic and Visual Design Drop-In 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 event 16 1 event, 16 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements October 16 @ 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 […]	0 events 17 0 events, 17	0 events 18 0 events, 18
2 events 19 2 events, 19 10:00 am - 11:00 am Facilitating Inclusive Classrooms and Conversations on Indigenous Realities October 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Facilitating Inclusive Classrooms and Conversations on Indigenous Realities This workshop equips educators to foster inclusive classrooms while facilitating difficult conversations about Indigenous content like residential schools, Reconciliation, and being an active ally. Topics include understanding and addressing micro/macro aggressions and implementing anti-racism practices to navigate challenging situations. Participants will learn trauma-informed approaches and strategies. The workshop also covers wise practices in preparing students […], 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm New Grade Entry Process Training- Oshawa Campus October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm New Grade Entry Process Training- Oshawa Campus Join us for a professional development session on the new Grade Entry Process in DC Connect/ Banner. This session will provide you step-by-step instructions on how to enter grades for the Fall 2026 semester. We highly recommend you bring a laptop for this session. Register Now!	2 events 20 2 events, 20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Managing Cognitive Load October 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 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. Note: We are using a new registration system. […], 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm New Grade Entry Process Training- Online October 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm New Grade Entry Process Training- Online Join us for a professional development session on the new Grade Entry Process in DC Connect/ Banner. This session will provide you step-by-step instructions on how to enter grades for the Fall 2026 semester. We highly recommend you bring a laptop for this session. Register Now!	1 event 21 1 event, 21 10:00 am - 11:00 am Video Creation Open Dialogue October 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am 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 […]	1 event 22 1 event, 22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Creating Course Materials with Adobe Express October 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Creating Course Materials with Adobe Express Register Now! Braiding Knowledge Ring: Mindful Learning or Creating Connection	1 event 23 1 event, 23 10:00 am - 11:00 am New Grade Entry Process Training- Online October 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am New Grade Entry Process Training- Online Join us for a professional development session on the new Grade Entry Process in DC Connect/ Banner. This session will provide you step-by-step instructions on how to enter grades for the Fall 2026 semester. We highly recommend you bring a laptop for this session. Register Now!	0 events 24 0 events, 24	0 events 25 0 events, 25
0 events 26 0 events, 26	0 events 27 0 events, 27	1 event 28 1 event, 28 10:00 am - 11:00 am Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio October 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Make an Interactive Activity using H5P Studio H5P is a great tool that would allow faculty members to add more dynamic content quickly to their courses, no technical skills necessary. This introductory session will provide a brief overview of eCampus Ontario’s H5P Studio website, including steps to create an interactive drag and drop learning activity from start to finish. Note: We are using a new registration system. When […]	1 event 29 1 event, 29 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Fall Academic PD Day October 29 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Fall Academic PD Day Join us in-person for Fall Academic PD Day! Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Registration starts at: 8:30 a.m. First Session starts at: 9:00 a.m. Location: Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) 145, Oshawa Campus Register Now!	0 events 30 0 events, 30	0 events 31 0 events, 31