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!

Padlet is a digital collaboration space and a community space where students can visualize their thinking; its interface is simple and yet this simplicity does not limit its versatility. We will explore the various Padlet formats and brainstorm how to use each type of visual representation of thinking in our classes. Join us to explore […]

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, […]

Prepare for the AI-driven future! In this 90-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!

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. Register Now!

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 […]

Want to turn your notes into a PowerPoint presentation that will 🌟WOW🌟 your audience? Join us for a fun and interactive seminar where you'll learn how to use AI and Microsoft Office to create amazing, engaging presentations in no time at all. Learn the tips and tricks that will make your workflow smoother, simplify design […]

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”. Register Now!

Land Acknowledgements play a significant role in recognizing Indigenous rights and contributing to reconciliation efforts, thereby fostering respectful relationships. In this session, we will work together to help you understand your personal connections to Land Acknowledgements and Reconciliation within your role at Durham College. Participants will leave with a personalized Land Acknowledgement for use in […]

Great news - Clipchamp is now part of the Microsoft 365 suite! This session will introduce faculty to Clipchamp, an all-in-one video capture and editing application that is great for beginners but also offers more advanced editing capabilities. During the session, faculty will learn how to: • capture webcam and screen recordings • edit with […]

Ever wondered how you learn? Or maybe you’re curious about strategies you can use to enhance student learning? This session is focused on evidence-based strategies from the Science of Learning literature. In this interactive session we will identify common learning myths and examine how these learning principles can be applied in course contexts to build […]

This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now!

This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now!

This drop-in session will walk you through the process of exporting final grades to Banner. At the completion of this session, participants will be able to: Verify whether grades are visible to your students or not; Review setup of final grades and edit final grades, and Export grades to Banner from DC Connect. Register Now!

Join us in-person for Spring Academic PD Day! Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 Starts at: 8:30 a.m. Location: Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) 145, Oshawa Campus Register Now!