Your Teaching + Learning team is introducing a number of new and updated initiatives this fall. Please click the links below to learn more information.
Communities of Practice
Back by popular demand! We are supporting a number of Communities of Practice this fall. Groups will meet regularly to engage indialogue and share approaches and resources related to a number of topics. Most groups are open and available to all faculty.
For more infromation or to join a Community of Practice, click here.
On-Demand Training
We have developed over 40 interactive training sessions, many of which focus on online teaching and learning in particular. These sessions can be booked for smaller groups of faculty looking for support in a particular area. Sessions are scheduled according to a time that is convenient for your group and the facilitator. These interactive online sessions are available by request. Think of them as customized, on-demand webinars for you and your colleagues.
For more infromation or to book an On-Demand Session, click here.
3-Part Webinar Mini-series
We are offering a number of 3-part mini-series that will offer a chance to ‘dive deeper’ into some of the most pressing topics we are
navigating this fall. Please click the links below for more information or to register.
Responding to ‘Hot Moments’ in the Online Classroom
October 6, 20 and November 3: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
A ‘hot moment’ in the classroom is an emotion-laden moment of conflict or tension that threatens to derail teaching and learning. ‘Hot moments’ are usually triggered by a comment on a sensitive issue such as a racist comment. Many faculty are uncertain how to effectively respond. This 3-part mini-series presents strategies and the opportunity to rehearse one’s response in order to feel confident in a real-life hot moment.
To register for ‘Responding to Hot Moments, click here.
Build Your Teaching Tech Toolkit
October 20, 27 and November 3: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
In this 3-part mini-series we will discover, play and practice with great, robust and innovative edtech tools that you can incorporate into your teaching. We will experience the tools from the student perspective, learn about their functionalities and applications, and share ideas about how to use these tools purposefully in face-to-face, hybrid or online courses.
To register for ‘Build Your Teaching Tech Toolkit’, click here.
Let’s Mingle! Navigating Groups in the Online Classroom
October 27, November 3 and 10: 1p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Although never perfect, there’s no denying the benefits of group work for learners. But setting up and facilitating online groups can be mystifying. Over this 3-part miniseries, we’ll look at the various ways to setup groups in Blackboard, create group assignments, explore the collaboration tools, and get a handle on Collaborate Ultra. We will consider good practices, discuss examples, and share tips to help you mingle with confidence.
To register for 'Navigating Groups in the Online Classroom', click here.
Excel Ninja 1.0
November 10, 17and 24: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
In this 3-part mini-series, you will learn how to use Excel more efficiently using functions (ex. IF, COUNTIF, VLOOKUP), pivot tables, relative and absolute referencing, and data validation techniques. This series is designed for individuals who are new to these topics and will teach each skill in steps with a hands on approach.
To register for ‘Excel Ninja 1.0', click here.
Panopto
November 12, 19 and 26: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
If you’ve been teaching in this new digital world, you’ve likely heard about Panopto, Humber’s academic video platform. In this all-inclusive 3-part mini-series, you’ll learn all there is to know about Panopto: the features it offers, how to upload and share videos, leveraging Panopto within Blackboard, creating videos using the Panopto Recording tools, and much more.
To register for 'Panopto', click here.