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May 2024

• May 21
  Supporting Positive Collaborative Learning Experiences

  • 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

  MS Teams

  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 Now!

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• May 22
  Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

  MS Teams

  Unlock the potential of open education with our "Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)" workshop. In this session, participants will embark on a journey into the dynamic world of OER, exploring key concepts, tools, and the wealth of resources available to educators and learners. Agenda: 1. Understanding OER: Delve into the fundamental concepts of Open Educational Resources, discovering how they empower educators to share, adapt, and customize learning materials. 2. Open Licensing: Gain insights into open licensing models, such as…

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• May 24
  Video Creation Open Dialogue

  • 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

  MS Teams

  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 discuss tailored solutions and practical workflows to suit their individual needs. Register Now!

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• May 27
  Interactive Teaching with Kahoot

  • 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

  MS Teams

  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 Kahoot or if you have experience with Kahoot in your class and would like to share your expertise, please join us for a fun and…

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• May 28
  DC Connect: Grades

  • 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

  MS Teams

  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 grades; how projects, assignments, tests, etc., are graded; and when grades are released to students and what information they see. This session will cover how…

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• May 30
  Video Basics: Create a video with tools you’re already using

  • 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

  MS Teams

  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 as trimming, transitions, combining clips and adding titles How to share a video using OneDrive DC Connect’s Video Note tool Register Now!

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• May 31
  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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