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 […]

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!

Engaging students in collaborative learning can lead to deeper learning, but it can also feel unpleasant for both instructor and students. In this session, you will explore how to design group tasks that promote true collaboration among students and how to address the common challenges that arise when students work (or don’t work) together. Register […]

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 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 […]

The percentage of mobile devices (smart phones and tablets) among college students continues to rise. DC Connect is now much more mobile friendly, with a cleaner and fully functional user experience. As more students are interacting with their course content and activities through their phones, it is important that your content is easily available. Register […]

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 […]

Register for this event on the OnTech website Date: Thursday September 25, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Facilitator: Dr. Kaitlyn Watson In this session, we will explore Kirkness and Barnhardt’s (1991) 4Rs in education: respect, relevance, reciprocity, and responsibility. The workshop will also offer an opportunity to identify ways in which you can Indigenize and decolonize your […]

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 […]

Explore features like auto captions, live translations, email summaries, audio transcription, and Presenter Coach—all without Gen AI! Register Now!

This introductory-level session will introduce the Grades tool in DC Connect and is strongly recommended based on Durham College's Learning Management System Use policy. The Grades tool is a powerful mechanism for record student performance. Faculty can set up a gradebook that reflects their approach to evaluation. They can control the grading formula used to calculate […]

(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 […]

Drop in to discuss anything related to educational technology with a member of the Centre for Teaching and Learning and fellow faculty members. Note: We are using a new registration system. When you click the link below, you will be taken to the booking system. You may see multiple options for this session, please sign up […]

The course outline lays the blueprint for the assessment of a course and faculty are required to create a gradebook in DC Connect that reflects the evaluation criteria described by it. Where do Pass/Fail courses fit into this picture? Also, the Evaluation Notes can describe policies for missed assessments and student friendly re-weighting opportunities that […]

The percentage of mobile devices (smart phones and tablets) among college students continues to rise. DC Connect is now much more mobile friendly, with a cleaner and fully functional user experience. As more students are interacting with their course content and activities through their phones, it is important that your content is easily available. The […]

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 […]