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 […]

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(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rubrics are an essential tool for most assessment strategies. A well-designed rubric can reduce instructor subjectivity, provide a guide to students as to what is expected, act as a learning tool, and reduce the time spent in marking! Providing a strong and clear rubric is impactful on student success, but writing a great rubric takes […]

(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 […]

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. Note: We […]

This session will walk you through the process of exporting your midterm grades from DC Connect to Banner. At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Review the set-up of grades in DC Connect; Export the Final Calculated Grade from DC Connect to Banner as a Midterm Grade; Confirm the Midterm Grades in MyCampus. Note: We […]

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 […]

This session will walk you through the process of exporting your midterm grades from DC Connect to Banner. At the completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: Review the set-up of grades in DC Connect; Export the Final Calculated Grade from DC Connect to Banner as a Midterm Grade; Confirm the Midterm Grades in MyCampus. Note: We […]

Join us in-person for Fall Academic PD Day! Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 Starts at: 8:15 a.m. Location: Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE) 145, Oshawa Campus Register Now!

Explore features like auto captions, live translations, email summaries, audio transcription, and Presenter Coach—all without Gen AI! 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 for the day/time that works best […]

This interactive workshop provides faculty with the tools and strategies to integrate authentic learning experiences and assessments into their teaching practices. Participants will explore the concept of authentic learning as a process that connects personal experience, community, and cultural knowledge. By harmonizing insights from multiple Indigenous pedagogical methods, attendees will learn to create meaningful, learner-centered […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]