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    November 2024

  • Nov 21
    Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue
    • 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
    MS Teams

    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, content, or any ideas you have and we can workshop everything right on the spot. You'll walk away with: tips that can visually enhance your…

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  • Nov 22
    Using Microsoft Stream to Create and Share Videos
    • 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
    MS Teams

    This introductory session will show faculty how Microsoft Stream can be used to quickly and easily capture and share videos with students. This session will walk faculty through the steps to: capture a webcam video, screen recording or both apply minimal edits such as trimming share the video within DC Connect Register Now!

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  • Nov 22
    DC Connect – Using DC Connect Templates Virtual Drop-In
    • 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
    MS Teams

    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 use of templates creates a consistent course experience for your students. A consistent visual experience helps learners understand the flow of your course. In addition…

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  • Nov 27
    Avoiding Death by PowerPoint
    • 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
    MS Teams

    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 strategies to develop presentations that will engage your students and support their learning. Register Now!

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  • Nov 29
    DC Connect – Using DC Connect Templates
    • 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
    MS Teams

    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 use of templates creates a consistent course experience for your students. A consistent visual experience helps learners understand the flow of your course. In addition…

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    • December 2024

  • Dec 06
    Using the Sandbox Management Tool: Recommended Process for Copying and Updating your Course(s)
    • 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
    MS Teams

    This session will walk faculty through the process for copying and updating your course(s) for the winter semester. This session will cover the following recommendations: https://durhamcollege.ca/ctl/educational-tech/updating-your-courses/ Register Now!

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  • Dec 10
    Interactive Teaching with Padlet
    • 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
    MS Teams

    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 how to use Padlet as an interactive tool to engage your learners and help them visualize their thinking. Register Now!

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  • Dec 18
    Avoiding Death by PowerPoint
    • 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
    MS Teams

    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 strategies to develop presentations that will engage your students and support their learning. Register Now!

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  • Dec 19
    Managing Cognitive Load
    • 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
    MS Teams

    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!

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  • Dec 20
    Interactive Teaching with Mentimeter
    • 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
    MS Teams

    In this session we will review how to use the interactive platform Mentimeter. We will explore some common features such as multi-select answers, polling, open-ended questions, and word clouds. If you are interested in learning more about Menti or if you have experience with Menti in your class and would like to share your expertise, please join us for a fun and engaging session. Register Now!

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