Fall 2023 - Non-Full Time Faculty Orientation

Join the Innovative Learning team to learn how we can support teaching excellence and digital learning.  

Are you a new part-time, partial load or sessional faculty?  

Our on-campus and virtual sessions are designed just for you. Sign up for an opportunity to meet with members of the Innovative Learning team and get familiar with the services we have to offer you to enhance your teaching experience here at Humber.  

Please note that these sessions are a value-add for our teachers, and your attendance is fully voluntary. Innovative Learning provides different support from the sessions that may be offered in your home faculty or program. 

To attend, complete the online registration form.  

Date: Monday, August 21, 2023  
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
Location: In-person, North Campus  

Time  

Items

8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.  

Refreshments and registration  

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.  

Welcome and introductions 

10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.  

Introduction to Humber services and departments  

11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.  

Exhibits (various areas in the college will showcase services specifically for faculty)

1 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.  

Getting Ready to Teach at Humber  
As a polytechnic institute, our goal is to build career-ready citizens. We do this by developing deep levels of subject matter expertise through an active learning environment. This session will share tips, tools, and templates to help you bring these goals to life and focus on getting you ready for your first week of teaching.  

2:35 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

Introduction to Blackboard 
Every course at Humber has an online presence in Blackboard, Humber’s Learning Management System (LMS), which instructors can use to augment and enhance the classroom experience. Come learn how to get started in Blackboard Ultra.   

4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

Humber North Campus Tour 

Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2023  
Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  
Location: MS Teams, Virtual  

Time  

Items  

9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  

Getting Ready to Teach at Humber  
As a polytechnic institute, our goal is to build career-ready citizens. We do this by developing deep levels of subject matter expertise through an active learning environment. This session will share tips, tools, and templates to help you bring these goals to life and focus on getting you ready for your first week of teaching. 

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  

Intro to Blackboard 
Every course at Humber has an online presence in Blackboard, Humber’s Learning Management System (LMS), which instructors can use to augment and enhance the classroom experience. Come learn how to get started in Blackboard Ultra.   

Date: Friday, August 25, 2023  
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  
Location: MS Teams, Virtual  

Time  

Items  

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  

Getting Ready to Teach at Humber  
As a polytechnic institute, our goal is to build career-ready citizens. We do this by developing deep levels of subject matter expertise through an active learning environment. This session will share tips, tools, and templates to help you bring these goals to life and focus on getting you ready for your first week of teaching.  

3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

Intro to Blackboard 
Every course at Humber has an online presence in Blackboard, Humber’s Learning Management System (LMS), which instructors can use to augment and enhance the classroom experience. Come learn how to get started in Blackboard Ultra.