Past Events

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
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: Blackboard - Building Quality Assessments
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  • When:
    January 22, 2018 2:25pm to 3:15pm
  • When:
    January 22, 2018 6:05pm to 6:55pm
  • When:
    January 23, 2018 2:25pm to 3:15pm

Building assessments in the new Blackboard environment has never been easier. Create multiple assessments loaded with a variety of questions to help your students engage with the course content and review critical course material. Explore the various assessment options including randomization techniques, exploring pools versus tests, understanding the survey tool and adaptive release techniques.

Bonus for advanced users: Respondus

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

Date Time Location  
Mon., Jan 22, 2018 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. North: D225J Register
Mon., Jan. 22, 2018 6:05 to 6:55 p.m. North: D225J Register
Tues., Jan. 23, 2018 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. Lake: D112 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 - Building Quality Assessments
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  • When:
    January 22, 2018 2:25pm to 3:15pm
  • When:
    January 22, 2018 6:05pm to 6:55pm
  • When:
    January 23, 2018 2:25pm to 3:15pm

Building assessments in the new Blackboard environment has never been easier. Create multiple assessments loaded with a variety of questions to help your students engage with the course content and review critical course material. Explore the various assessment options including randomization techniques, exploring pools versus tests, understanding the survey tool and adaptive release techniques.

Bonus for advanced users: Respondus

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

Date Time Location  
Mon., Jan 22, 2018 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. North: D225J Register
Mon., Jan. 22, 2018 6:05 to 6:55 p.m. North: D225J Register
Tues., Jan. 23, 2018 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. Lake: D112 Register
CTL: Blackboard - Building Quality Assessments
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  • When:
    January 22, 2018 2:25pm to 3:15pm
  • When:
    January 22, 2018 6:05pm to 6:55pm
  • When:
    January 23, 2018 2:25pm to 3:15pm

Building assessments in the new Blackboard environment has never been easier. Create multiple assessments loaded with a variety of questions to help your students engage with the course content and review critical course material. Explore the various assessment options including randomization techniques, exploring pools versus tests, understanding the survey tool and adaptive release techniques.

Bonus for advanced users: Respondus

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

Date Time Location  
Mon., Jan 22, 2018 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. North: D225J Register
Mon., Jan. 22, 2018 6:05 to 6:55 p.m. North: D225J Register
Tues., Jan. 23, 2018 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. Lake: D112 Register
Identifying and Managing Human Rights Risks at Humber College
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  • When:
    January 22, 2018 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Where:
North Campus, Boardroom, B101
Contact:
Sacha Ally
Tel:
x4808
Email:
sacha.ally@humber.ca

2017-2018 Diversity & Inclusion Dialogue
Identifying and Managing Human Rights Risks at Humber College

Presenter: Catherine L. Peters, Partner, Hicks Morley

Catherine Peters is a partner in the firm and the Chair of the Hicks Morley Human Rights Practice Group. She is also the Chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee. Catherine provides strategic advice to clients on a wide variety of human rights, employment law, labour relations, and administrative law matters, and represents clients before arbitration boards, human rights tribunals, and a variety of administrative tribunals. A significant component of Catherine’s practice focuses on the post-secondary education sector.

Presenter: Njeri Damali Campbell, Associate, Hicks Morley

Njeri Damali Campbell is an employment, labour and human rights lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. Njeri provides strategic advice and representation before administrative tribunals and courts. She also assists clients to execute workplace investigations, and provides training seminars on a range of labour and human rights topics. A believer in the importance of mentorship and career sponsorship, Njeri regularly sets aside time to mentor pre-law and law students.

To register: hrs.humber.ca/register

Lunch and Learn - Indoor Plants for Rez Rooms and Beyond
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  • When:
    January 22, 2018 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where:
Centre for Urban Ecology, Humber Arboretum
Tel:
416.675.5009
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca

You don’t need a yard to add a little more life to your living space! Join Arboretum staff for a beginner’s guide to growing indoor plants. 

As a bonus, all attendees will be able to pot a young spider plant to take home.

Lunch and Learns at the Humber Arboretum’s Centre for Urban Ecology offer free introductions to topics related to gardening, ecology, and sustainability. Bring your lunch and enjoy a casual learning environment overlooking the Arboretum grounds.

When: Monday, January 22, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Centre for Urban Ecology, Humber Arboretum (The Arb is at the back of North Campus and the CUE is the glass building with the red door) 
How: This event is free but space and plants are limited - please register in advance through the Arboretum website to reserve a spot

Humber College and University of Guelph-Humber students may apply this event to a Level One Learners CCR experience and/or a Gardening Specialty. Learn about Co-Curricular Record Certified Learning at the Arb.

Textbooks for Change Information Table
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  • When:
    January 22, 2018 10:00am to 1:00pm
Contact:
Kara Seguin
Email:
karaseguin3@gmail.com

Textbooks for Change will be holding an information and donation table on Monday, January 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakeshore Campus in the A/B building near the cafeteria. Come stop by to find out more information about Textbooks for Change and what were are up to for the winter semester.

We are also accepting donations of textbooks that have been publsihed in the last 15 years. These textbooks will be helping students attending colleges and universities in East Africa.

For more information about Textbooks for Change, visit our website and like our Facebook page Textbooks for Change - Humber College Lakeshore.

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