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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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Ramp up your skills!

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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We're available weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

If you need one-on-one support, we encourage you to book a meeting with a member of the CTL through our Microsoft Bookings page, or send us an email. We're happy to help 😊
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Upcoming Event / October 29, 2026

Fall Academic PD Day 🍁

We are excited to continue exploring the Braiding Learning Framework, continuing with the third ring: Mindful Learning. Come out for a morning of exploring strength-based approaches to creating engaging content in your classes!

Call for Proposals

Are you using interesting approaches to curriculum in your classes? Submit a proposal to share your approaches with other faculty and staff.

Be a part of Fall Academic Pd Day
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Proposals will be accepted until October 16, 2026.

Stay tuned to ICE and the CTL website for additional details as Fall Academic PD Day approaches.
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In this issue / September 4, 2026

CTL Compass

Fall Semester 🍁 September 2026
Message from the Dean / 2026-2030 Teaching & Learning Plan / Course Progress Hub / AMII AI Workforce Readiness / Fall Academic PD Day 🍁 Call for Proposals Open / Bodyswaps / Orange Shirt Day / College Teaching Certificate (CTC) / New Faculty Micro-credentials... and much more!
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In this issue / June 5, 2026

CTL Compass Express

Spring/Summer Semester 🌸 June 2026
Mid-Term Grades Submission Process / DC Connect Availability Dates & Conditions Update / CTC Registration Open / Using AI Roleplays / GenAI Statements & Creating Meaningful Land Acknowledgements / Faculty Secondments in the CTL... and much more!
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FEATURED RESOURCE 💡 September 1, 2026

Course Progress Hub

The Course Progress Hub in DC Connect enables faculty to monitor overall class progress more effectively by providing real-time tracking, facilitating just-in-time support, supporting timely follow-up with students, and flagging when assessments may need to be redeveloped — all with the goal of improving student retention.
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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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Resource / August 31, 2026

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!

Grade Submission

Learn about the new process

To help DC prepare to modernize our digital learning environment and secure our information systems, I.T. Services is changing how faculty members and facilitators upload grades from DC Connect to Banner.

Note

Faculty members and facilitators are expected to use the new process to upload mid-term and final grades for 14-week courses and final grades for 7-week courses from now until Spring 2027.

Please review the announcement for complete details.

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UPCOMING / IMPORTANT DATES

Final Grades Submission Deadline

Reminder: the final grades submission deadline is on Tuesday, December 16 at 12pm.
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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 PD OPPORTUNITY / Spring 2026 UPDATE

CTC Registration Open

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

EDUC1100 • Teaching & Learning Principles for the College Classroom
Fall 2026 / Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m. In Person + 1 hour async/week

EDUC1101 • Course and Curriculum Development at the College Level
Spring 2026 / Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. In Person + 3 hours async/week
Winter 2027 / Fridays, 9 to 11 a.m. In Person + 1 hour async/week

EDUC1103 • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Teaching and Learning
Fall 2026 / Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In Person + 1 hour async/week

EDUC1104 • Scholarship and Professional Practice for College Faculty
Winter 2027 / Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In Person + 1 hour async/week

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

FT Faculty / Register for Fall 2026
FT Faculty / Register for Winter 2027
PT Faculty / Register Here
Nominal Fee: $90 ($79.65+tax) per course for part-time faculty.

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:

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.

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

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