Past Events

CTL: Interactive Techniques that Bring Fun into the Classroom
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  • When:
    February 8, 2017 2:25pm to 3:15pm
  • When:
    February 9, 2017 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Where:
North: D236

Are you struggling to motivate and engage your students?  Are you finding it increasingly difficult to come up with new ideas on how to bring FUN into the classroom?  This workshop is designed to provide you with a "go-to basket" of FUN and ENGAGING activities that can be used in any discipline.  Not only will you participate in the "actual activities," but you will walk away with a package of resources that can immediately be used in your teaching practice.

Register online for Wed., Feb. 8, 2017, North: D236, 2:25 to 3:15 p.m.

Register online for Thurs., Feb. 9, 2017, North: D236, 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

Humber Research Series: Qualitative Methods & Analysis
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  • When:
    February 6, 2017 1:00pm to 3:00pm
  • When:
    February 9, 2017 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Contact:
Heidi Marsh
Tel:
x5836
Email:
heidi.marsh@humber.ca

In this session, we will provide an overview of common qualitative research methods used in Teaching and Learning Research (SoTL) and Applied Research. We will set you up for success by sharing best practices and helpful tips. At the end, we will provide an opportunity for one-on-one consultations, for those that have a particular qualitative data set that they need to analyze.

This is the 8th session in Humber's Research Series, hosted jointly by the Centre for Teaching and Learning and Applied Research and Innovation. Faculty are welcome to attend a single session, or the entire series.

To register, click here: 

Monday, Feb. 6 (North, D236): humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning/register.html?form=2&event=2398

Thurs., Feb. 9 (Lake, F103): humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning/register.html?form=2&event=2399

 

Unpacking Islamophobia and Exploring New Literacies of Religion
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  • When:
    January 30, 2018 1:00pm to 3:00pm
  • When:
    February 9, 2017 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Where:
North: LRC6084 (Jan 30) and Lakeshore: L1017 (Feb 9)
Contact:
Sacha Ally
Tel:
x4808
Email:
sacha.ally@humber.ca
January 30, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
North Campus, LRC6084		 February 9, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lakeshore Campus, L1017

Presenter: Hiren Mistry

Hiren Mistry is an educator and researcher whose work synthesizes commitments to equity, cultural & religious/creed diversity, policy and pedagogy. Hiren has over 15 years of experience connecting human rights theory to practice in public & higher education, with community groups and non-profit organizations. He is a former seconded lecturer at York University (Faculty of Education), and is currently completing his doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership at the University of Toronto (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) focusing on the intersection of policy, religious diversity and leadership.

Workshop goals 

Participants will:

  • Understand the meaning of Islamophobia at the levels of policy, popular discourse & lived experience
  • Unpack the conceptualization of extremism in Canadian policy and public discourse
  • Explore tools and strategies to conceptualize religion inclusively, to help individuals engage students, faculty, administrators and community about identity, experience and rights protections in support of creed & religion
CTL: Community of Practice Entrepreneurship
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  • When:
    February 9, 2017 10:45am to 12:30pm
  • When:
    March 9, 2017 10:45am to 12:30pm
  • When:
    April 6, 2017 10:45am to 12:30pm

Join our Community of Practice Entrepreneurship.  All faculty welcome.

  • Share knowledge, experience and best practices in teaching entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial skills and attitudes
  • Collaborate in creating and researching new and improved practices to teach these skills and attitudes.
  • Promote these skills and attitudes among all members of the Humber community with the objective of improving and expanding the level of entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial training across all schools.
  • Register for Thurs., Feb. 9, 2017, North: D236, 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Register for Thurs., Mar. 9, 2017, Lake: F103, 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Register for Thurs., Apr. 6, 2017, North: D236, 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
CTL: Ensemble Video-Upload and Share Your Videos
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  • When:
    January 30, 2017 1:30pm to 2:20pm
  • When:
    February 1, 2017 9:50am to 10:40am
  • When:
    February 9, 2017 10:45am to 11:30am
  • When:
    February 16, 2017 10:45am to 11:30am
Where:
North: D225J (Lab)

Humber has just launched Ensemble Video, found at stream.humber.ca. Faculty can now seamlessly upload, manage and share their educational video content with colleagues and students.

In this workshop, you will learn how to upload your videos to Ensemble and share them with students in Blackboard. The caption creation and annotation tools will also be demonstrated.

Register online for Mon., Jan. 30, 2017, North: D225J (Lab), 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

Register online for Wed., Feb. 1, 2017, North: D225J (Lab), 9:50 to 10:40 a.m.

Register online for Thurs., Feb. 9, 2017, North: D225J (Lab), 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Register online for Thurs., Feb. 16, 2017, North: D225J (Lab), 10;45 to 11:30 a.m.

Humber Literary Review Launch
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  • When:
    February 8, 2017 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Campus, G Commons, 2 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
Contact:
Humber Literary Review
Email:
info@humberliteraryreview.com

Please join the Humber Literary Review on Wednesday, February 8th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lakeshore Campus G Commons for the launch of its fall 2016/winter 2017 issue. Focused on the theme of mental health and the arts, the HLR is excited to present readings and art from the issue.

CTL: Interactive Techniques that Bring Fun into the Classroom
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  • When:
    February 8, 2017 2:25pm to 3:15pm
  • When:
    February 9, 2017 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Where:
North: D236

Are you struggling to motivate and engage your students?  Are you finding it increasingly difficult to come up with new ideas on how to bring FUN into the classroom?  This workshop is designed to provide you with a "go-to basket" of FUN and ENGAGING activities that can be used in any discipline.  Not only will you participate in the "actual activities," but you will walk away with a package of resources that can immediately be used in your teaching practice.

Register online for Wed., Feb. 8, 2017, North: D236, 2:25 to 3:15 p.m.

Register online for Thurs., Feb. 9, 2017, North: D236, 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.

CTL: Talk Like Bill and Barack
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  • When:
    February 7, 2017 1:30pm to 3:15pm
  • When:
    February 8, 2017 12:35pm to 2:20pm

Charismatic speakers like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama have an amazing ability to stay focused in the present. They're very comfortable and grounded when they speak. Their message reaches everyone in the audience. Every great communicator speaks from this place. You can too! Tune-up your communication skills in this short workshop. Here's what you'll learn:

  • Non-verbal communication that shows you're fully "present"
  • How to stay comfortable and grounded no matter what's happening in the classroom
  • Methods for delivering your message in a way that reaches everyone in the audience

Register for Tues., Feb. 7, 2017, North: D236, 1:30 to 3:15 p.m.

Register for Wed., Feb. 8, 2017, Lake: F103, 12:35 to 2:20 p.m.

Noon Concert/Clinic - Adam Nussbaum
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  • When:
    February 8, 2017 12:15pm
Where:
Auditorium, 3199 Lakeshore Blvd West

Adam Nussbaum is considered one of the finest drummers working today. He’s played with a virtual “Who’s Who” in the jazz world. Longtime associates have included: John Abercrombie, Michael & Randy Brecker, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz, Vic Juris, James Moody, John Scofield, Joe Sample, Ohad Talmor, ‘Toots’ Thielemans, Kenny Wheeler & NHØP, as well as freelancing with prominent artists of every generation, being a major asset no matter where he appears.

For more info please visit adamnussbaum.net

#HumberMusicLive

CTL: Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning
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  • When:
    February 3, 2017 9:50am to 11:35am
  • When:
    February 8, 2017 9:50am to 11:35am
  • When:
    March 17, 2017 2:25pm to 4:10pm
  • When:
    March 29, 2017 3:20pm to 5:05pm

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that encourages faculty to address potential barriers to learning before students encounter them. This proactive model provides guidelines that faculty can use to optimize the experience for all learners by adopting an inclusive approach to educational design. In this workshop participants will examine the fundamentals of UDL and discuss how to apply them to their own teaching practice.

Register online for Fri., Feb. 3, 2017, Lake: F103, 9:50 to 11:35 a.m.

Register online for Wed., Feb. 8, 2017, North: D236, 9:50 to 11:35 a.m.

Register online for Fri., Mar. 17, 2017, North: D236, 2:25 to 4:10 p.m.

Register online for Wed., Mar. 29, 2017, Lake: F103, 3:20 to 5:05 p.m.

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