Past Events

CTL: Writers' Collective
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  • When:
    January 26, 2018 9:00am to 12:00pm
  • When:
    February 9, 2018 9:00am to 12:00pm
  • When:
    February 23, 2018 9:00am to 12:00pm
Contact:
Heidi Marsh
Tel:
x5836
Email:
heidi.marsh@humber.ca

Have a writing project you've been putting off? Come to the Writers' Collective. It's a three-hour drop-in session of quiet writing with regular breaks. Work on any writing that needs to get done. 

The Writers' Collective happens the second and fourth Friday of every month. No sign-up is required, although you can save a spot by clicking here.

Location:

  • Second Friday - North, D236
  • Fourth Friday - Lake, F103

Please join us for our next session on Friday, January 26 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in F103 (Lake Campus). Coffee will be provided. 

Date  Time Location  
Fri., Jan. 26, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lake: F103 Register
Fri., Feb. 9, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. North: D236 Register
Fri., Feb. 23, 2018 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lake: F103 Register
CTL: Blackboard Using the Groups Tool
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  • When:
    January 23, 2018 10:45am to 11:35am
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 11:40am to 12:30pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 6:05pm to 6:55pm
  • When:
    January 26, 2018 10:45am to 11:35am

Creating groups in Blackboard, especially with cross listed courses, has never been easier. Find out how to create groups, manage enrolments and assign group projects.  The Groups tool is easy to use and can be an effective technique in organizing classroom activities.

If you have a suggestion for a Blackboard workshop, please contact Mark at mark.ihnat@humber.ca.

Date Time Location  
Tues., Jan. 23, 2018 10:45 to 11:35 a.m. Lake: D112 Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake: D112 Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 6:05 to 6:55 p.m. North: D225J Register
Fri., Jan. 26, 2018 10:45 to 11:35 a.m. North: D225J Register
CTL: Blackboard - Introductory Workshop for New Part-Time Faculty
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  • When:
    January 24, 2018 11:15am to 12:15pm
  • When:
    January 24, 2018 3:15pm to 4:15pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 11:15am to 12:15pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 3:15pm to 4:15pm

New Part-time Faculty are encouraged to attend this one hour introductory workshop on Bb 9.1. Learn the basics of Bb 9.1 and find out how this new product can enhance your classroom. Participants will discover how to upload the Humber Template and documents, and will be introduced to basic communication tools.

Dear registrant for the Introduction to Blackboard Workshop:

  • Make sure you can access Blackboard.
  • If your ID or Password does not work, you will need to go to IT with photo ID and get them to do a reset. North Campus: NX 210, Lakeshore Campus: A212.
  • Be sure you have a course to work with in Blackboard.  This could be a live site or better yet a DEV site or SANDBOX.  Both a DEV site and Sandbox can be requested using the appropriate e-forms at its.humber.ca.  Please note that this request can take up to 24 hours to be processed. 

If you do not have access to Blackboard AND a site to work in you will not be able to actively participate in the workshop.

Date Time Location  
Wed., Jan. 24, 2018 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Lake: D112 (Lab) Register
Wed., Jan. 24, 2018 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Lake: D112 (Lab) Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. North: D225J (Lab) Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. North: D225J (Lab) Register

You can also make an appointment at our Instructional Support Studio for assistance in getting started with Blackboard.

North Campus: Email waterloo.studentnorth@humber.ca  Phone: 416.675.6622 x4744
Lakeshore Campus: waterloo.studentlakeshore@humber.ca  Phone: 416.675.6622 x3288

If you have a suggestion for a Blackboard workshop, please contact Mark at mark.ihnat@humber.ca.

CTL: Session One and Two - Part-Time Faculty Orientation
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  • When:
    January 24, 2018 9:00am to 10:45am
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 9:00am to 10:45am
  • When:
    January 24, 2018 1:00pm to 2:45pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 1:00pm to 2:45pm

This orientation designed for new faculty outlines necessary information to prepare and deliver courses at Humber.

Note: Session One and Session Two cover different content. Participants can register for one or both of the sessions. Please register separately for each session. 

Session One

This session includes an overview of Humber College’s student population, teaching and learning services, and resources for faculty and students. Participants will also share strategies for preparing for the first day of class. All attendees will receive an information package that includes the faculty handbook, campus maps, student code of conduct, and important contact information.

Date Time Location  
Wed., Jan. 24, 2018 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. Lake: F103 Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. North: D236 Register

Session Two

This session includes an overview of adult learning principles and ways to incorporate a learner-centered approach to teaching and learning practice. Participants will learn lesson planning fundamentals and inclusive ways to engage learners.

Date Time Location  
Wed., Jan. 24, 2018 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. Lake: F103 Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. North: D236 Register
HIVES Classroom Drop-In
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  • When:
    January 25, 2018 9:00am to 1:00pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 1:00pm to 4:00pm

The HIVES classrooms at Humber integrate meaningful technology to enhance learning, promote student engagement, and collaboration. Faculty teaching in rooms F305-F314 and F421-F423 (North Campus) are invited to drop in, explore and learn how to deliver instruction in these innovative spaces. Resources for teaching in the HIVES will be provided.

Note: Faculty that plan to use a laptop or tablet while teaching in the HIVES are encouraged to bring it to the drop-in session.

Thursday, January 25 - Morning session

 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 Room F311
Thursday, January 25 - Afternoon session

 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 Room F306
CTL: Blackboard Using the Groups Tool
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  • When:
    January 23, 2018 10:45am to 11:35am
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 11:40am to 12:30pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 6:05pm to 6:55pm
  • When:
    January 26, 2018 10:45am to 11:35am

Creating groups in Blackboard, especially with cross listed courses, has never been easier. Find out how to create groups, manage enrolments and assign group projects.  The Groups tool is easy to use and can be an effective technique in organizing classroom activities.

If you have a suggestion for a Blackboard workshop, please contact Mark at mark.ihnat@humber.ca.

Date Time Location  
Tues., Jan. 23, 2018 10:45 to 11:35 a.m. Lake: D112 Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake: D112 Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 6:05 to 6:55 p.m. North: D225J Register
Fri., Jan. 26, 2018 10:45 to 11:35 a.m. North: D225J Register
CTL: Blackboard - Introductory Workshop for New Part-Time Faculty
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  • When:
    January 24, 2018 11:15am to 12:15pm
  • When:
    January 24, 2018 3:15pm to 4:15pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 11:15am to 12:15pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 3:15pm to 4:15pm

New Part-time Faculty are encouraged to attend this one hour introductory workshop on Bb 9.1. Learn the basics of Bb 9.1 and find out how this new product can enhance your classroom. Participants will discover how to upload the Humber Template and documents, and will be introduced to basic communication tools.

Dear registrant for the Introduction to Blackboard Workshop:

  • Make sure you can access Blackboard.
  • If your ID or Password does not work, you will need to go to IT with photo ID and get them to do a reset. North Campus: NX 210, Lakeshore Campus: A212.
  • Be sure you have a course to work with in Blackboard.  This could be a live site or better yet a DEV site or SANDBOX.  Both a DEV site and Sandbox can be requested using the appropriate e-forms at its.humber.ca.  Please note that this request can take up to 24 hours to be processed. 

If you do not have access to Blackboard AND a site to work in you will not be able to actively participate in the workshop.

Date Time Location  
Wed., Jan. 24, 2018 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Lake: D112 (Lab) Register
Wed., Jan. 24, 2018 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Lake: D112 (Lab) Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. North: D225J (Lab) Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. North: D225J (Lab) Register

You can also make an appointment at our Instructional Support Studio for assistance in getting started with Blackboard.

North Campus: Email waterloo.studentnorth@humber.ca  Phone: 416.675.6622 x4744
Lakeshore Campus: waterloo.studentlakeshore@humber.ca  Phone: 416.675.6622 x3288

If you have a suggestion for a Blackboard workshop, please contact Mark at mark.ihnat@humber.ca.

CTL: SoTL - Data Visualization Techniques
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  • When:
    January 23, 2018 2:30pm to 3:30pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 10:00am to 11:00am

This session will provide an introductory overview on how to represent textual data in a visual context to help others better understand its significance or value. Participants will learn tips and tricks on data visualization using Microsoft Excel. Topics to be discussed include arranging data for optimal chart creation, when to use each chart type, examples of good and bad data visualizations, and an introduction to intermediate and advanced chart templates (ex. Histogram, Stacked Bar, Combo, and Sunburst).  

Date Time Location  
Tues., Jan. 23, 2018 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. North: D225J (Lab) Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Lake: D112 (Lab) Register
CTL: SoTL - Data Visualization Techniques
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  • When:
    January 23, 2018 2:30pm to 3:30pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 10:00am to 11:00am

This session will provide an introductory overview on how to represent textual data in a visual context to help others better understand its significance or value. Participants will learn tips and tricks on data visualization using Microsoft Excel. Topics to be discussed include arranging data for optimal chart creation, when to use each chart type, examples of good and bad data visualizations, and an introduction to intermediate and advanced chart templates (ex. Histogram, Stacked Bar, Combo, and Sunburst).  

Date Time Location  
Tues., Jan. 23, 2018 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. North: D225J (Lab) Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Lake: D112 (Lab) Register
CTL: Session One and Two - Part-Time Faculty Orientation
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  • When:
    January 24, 2018 9:00am to 10:45am
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 9:00am to 10:45am
  • When:
    January 24, 2018 1:00pm to 2:45pm
  • When:
    January 25, 2018 1:00pm to 2:45pm

This orientation designed for new faculty outlines necessary information to prepare and deliver courses at Humber.

Note: Session One and Session Two cover different content. Participants can register for one or both of the sessions. Please register separately for each session. 

Session One

This session includes an overview of Humber College’s student population, teaching and learning services, and resources for faculty and students. Participants will also share strategies for preparing for the first day of class. All attendees will receive an information package that includes the faculty handbook, campus maps, student code of conduct, and important contact information.

Date Time Location  
Wed., Jan. 24, 2018 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. Lake: F103 Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. North: D236 Register

Session Two

This session includes an overview of adult learning principles and ways to incorporate a learner-centered approach to teaching and learning practice. Participants will learn lesson planning fundamentals and inclusive ways to engage learners.

Date Time Location  
Wed., Jan. 24, 2018 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. Lake: F103 Register
Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018 1:00 to 2:45 p.m. North: D236 Register

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