← Back to Events MS Teams April 2024 Apr 25 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! Find out more » Apr 26 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… Find out more » Apr 29 All things WebCOT 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM MS Teams This is an open session where participants can ask questions they may have regarding the creation of course outlines, or regarding webCOT in general. Register Now! Find out more » Apr 30 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! Find out more » Apr 30 SoTL Information and Q&A Session 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM MS Teams Did you know that you are likely engaging in educational research every time you teach a new concept or facilitate your students completing an activity? Most faculty are surprised to hear that they are! If you are interested in more formalized ways to conduct educational research and improve student learning in your classroom or discipline, please join us to learn more about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at Durham College! Register Now! Find out more » May 2024 May 02 Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) Program / Workshop 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM MS Teams The Performance Alert and Support System (PASS) is a new program that faculty can implement in their course(s) using intelligent agents in DC Connect. The PASS program was designed to provide early academic intervention for students in a way that is easy for faculty to manage. It supports positive course progress by alerting students to their academic standing in that course through personalized, colour-coded emails (green, yellow and red) sent at set intervals throughout the semester. Register Now! Find out more » May 02 SoTL Information and Q&A Session 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM MS Teams Did you know that you are likely engaging in educational research every time you teach a new concept or facilitate your students completing an activity? Most faculty are surprised to hear that they are! If you are interested in more formalized ways to conduct educational research and improve student learning in your classroom or discipline, please join us to learn more about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at Durham College! Register Now! Find out more » May 03 Avoiding Death by PowerPoint 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM 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! Find out more » May 07 Intelligent Agents 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM MS Teams The Intelligent Agents tool is a powerful and efficient means of communicating with students that will increase student engagement, deepen your impact as a professor, while also reducing your workload. An Intelligent Agent is a process the runs in your DC Connect course that identifies students who have met specific criteria and subsequently sends those students pre-scripted emails to their DC Mail accounts. The criteria, message, timing, and frequency of communication is set by you, the professor. In simpler terms,… Find out more » May 08 DC Connect: Using our Advanced Interactive Elements 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM MS Teams (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 organize your content? When using the interactive elements, have you wished there was a way to customize them without knowing html code? Then please join… Find out more » May 10 DC Connect: Quizzes – An Introduction 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM MS Teams This intermediate-level session will introduce the Quizzes tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a basic familiarity with DC Connect prior to attending this session. The Quizzes tool is used to create and manage quizzes. Various types of quiz questions may be utilized and many can be graded automatically. Quizzes may be used for assessment or for review. Quizzes can be shared between courses or faculty via the Import/Export/Copy Components feature of DC Connect. This session will cover the basic… Find out more » May 13 DC Connect: Assignments 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM MS Teams 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 use. Register Now! Find out more » May 14 SoTL Information and Q&A Session 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM MS Teams Did you know that you are likely engaging in educational research every time you teach a new concept or facilitate your students completing an activity? Most faculty are surprised to hear that they are! If you are interested in more formalized ways to conduct educational research and improve student learning in your classroom or discipline, please join us to learn more about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at Durham College! Register Now! Find out more » May 15 DC Connect: Discussions & Groups 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM MS Teams This intermediate-level session will introduce the Discussions tool and the Groups tool in DC Connect. Participants are expected to have a basic familiarity with DC Connect prior to attending this session. This session will take a closer look at how instructors can use the Discussions tool in DC Connect to interact with students and promote collaboration. In addition to settings for discussion on DC Connect, usage ideas and facilitation methods will be discussed. This session will also explore how to… Find out more » May 16 How to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM MS Teams This session will demonstrate how to use both Microsoft Teams and Zoom so you can choose which platform is most appropriate for your course. We will cover how to run an effective synchronous session, schedule meetings in Zoom, start a video call in Teams, create breakout rooms, and the basic functionality of using both platforms. Register Now! Find out more » May 17 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! Find out more » 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! Find out more » 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… Find out more » May 23 Graphic and Visual Design Open Dialogue 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM 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… Find out more » 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! Find out more » 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… Find out more » 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… Find out more » 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! Find out more » 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! Find out more » May 2025 May 29 DC Connect: Introduction and Content 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM MS Teams This introductory-level session will provide an overview of DC Connect and some of its most essential features and is strongly recommended based on Durham College's Learning Management System Use policy. This session will provide hands-on training on the DC Connect user interface as well as how to add and manage content within your course. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and experiment with the Announcements tool, with the Content tool, and with copying components from one course to another. Register… Find out more » + Export Events
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