Communicating with the Deaf in Emergency Situations

The development and delivery of this 10-hour workshop is in partnership with the Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf. It will introduce you to strategies and techniques for dealing with individuals in the deaf community in first contact emergency situations. You will learn the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet, simple sign language and communication strategies to be able to calm, reassure, assess and obtain contact and other necessary information. You will also learn about deaf culture in order to have a better understanding of how to communicate with individuals in the deaf community. At the end of the workshop you will receive a USB with video vignettes to practice and review what was learned in the workshop. 

The next workshop is Saturday and Sunday, February 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

No previous knowledge of sign language is required to take this workshop.

The cost of the workshop is $150.00.

For more information or to register, please visit here.

The Digital Business Student Association is pleased to announce “Microsoft Excel Workshop” as part of TechWeek 2019!

Details of the upcoming workshop:

• Workshop: Excel Part 1 (beginners)
• Delivered by: Isabella Annouza (Microsoft Certified Trainer)
• Date: Saturday Feb 2, 2019
• Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (includes 30 minute lunch break – bring your own lunch)
• Location: Lakeshore Campus, lab L3012
• Cost: $10 (Please note that ticket sales are final, non-refundable. It is not possible to issue refunds or workshop credits for any reason)
• Register online (Eventbrite)

Below are the concepts that will be covered. There will be manuals available for students  to borrow and share during the workshop, and the data files will be available on a shared drive that will be provided.

Workshop Content: Microsoft® Office Excel® 2016 Part 1 (Beginner)

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Office Excel 2016

• Topic A: Navigate the Excel User Interface
• Topic B: Use Excel Commands
• Topic C: Create and Save a Basic Workbook
• Topic D: Enter Cell Data
• Topic E: Use Excel Help

Lesson 2: Performing Calculations

• Topic A: Create Worksheet Formulas
• Topic B: Insert Functions
• Topic C: Reuse Formulas

Lesson 3: Modifying a Worksheet

• Topic A: Insert, Delete, and Adjust Cells, Columns, and Rows
• Topic B: Search for and Replace Data
• Topic C: Use Proofing and Research Tools

Lesson 4: Formatting a Worksheet

• Topic A: Modify Fonts
• Topic B: Add Borders and Colors to Worksheets
• Topic C: Apply Number Formats
• Topic D: Align Cell Contents
• Topic E: Apply Styles and Themes
• Topic F: Apply Basic Conditional Formatting
• Topic G: Create and Use Templates

Lesson 5: Printing Workbooks

• Topic A: Preview and Print a Workbook
• Topic B: Define the Page Layout

Lesson 6: Managing Workbooks

• Topic A: Manage Worksheets
• Topic B: Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views
• Topic C: Manage Workbook Properties

Teach math or research? Come and share ideas, best practices and talk about innovations. Be part of a collaborative community supporting student achievement.

This is an opportunity to connect with other math and research faculty from across the college and discuss common themes and ideas.

All interested faculty are welcome.

Please visit the CTL Calendar of Events for a complete list of communities of practice and workshops.

Let your interests and challenges be your guide as you join with colleagues to discuss the art, science and practicalities of teaching in higher education.

Visit the CTL Calendar for a complete list of workshops and community of practices.