Past Events

The CTL Presents: "Taking the Mystery out of Math and Stats with Some Great Apps"
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  • When:
    November 13, 2013 9:55am
Date/Time: 
November 13, 2013 - 9:55am
Where: 
North Campus, Room D236

Time: 9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Slide rule, calculator, spreadsheets… but what are the tools of today’s students? Learn about mobile apps (Android, iOS) that are available for free to help deepen your students’ understanding of math and statistics. Today’s apps can compute anything from basic math to high level formulas. They also provide formula details, graphic representations and explanations for the solved solutions. Discover a world of math and stats that you have never seen before. Discuss how to design your lesson plans and assessments to integrate the technology available. Maybe you are thinking of your own research and the apps available for statistical computation? Then this is also the workshop for you!

Register online at: www.humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning

Learning Skills Workshop Series - Memory and Concentration
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  • When:
    November 13, 2013 9:55am
Date/Time: 
November 13, 2013 - 9:55am
Where: 
North Campus, Room B111
Contact: 

Rebeca Mahadeo
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 5887
Email: rebeca.mahadeo@humber.ca

 

Workshops are 50 minutes in length & FREE for all students! Walk-ins are welcome!

Being able to focus on our studying and remember what we've learned is critical to being a successful student. Sometimes, given the hectic pace of life, that is easier said than done. Come to this workshop to hear about ways to increase your ability to concentrate, focus and remember all that information that is coming at you so quickly – more effectively and efficiently.

The CTL Presents: "Using Case Studies in the Sciences"
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  • When:
    November 12, 2013 3:30pm
Date/Time: 
November 12, 2013 - 3:30pm
Where: 
North Campus, Room D236

Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Case studies aren’t just for business. They aren’t just for higher year students either.

Come and see how case studies are being used for teaching physiology to first year students using The National Centre for Case Studies in Science. Get inspired about how you can incorporate the lessons into your classroom too.

 

Register online at: www.humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning

The CTL Presents: "Blackboard: Exploring the Latest Humber Bb Template"
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  • When:
    November 12, 2013 1:35pm
Date/Time: 
November 12, 2013 - 1:35pm
Where: 
Lakeshore Campus, Room D112 (Lab)

Time: 1:35 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. 

The latest Humber Blackboard template, to be officially released in late fall, will include new library resources, a redesigned Research & Cite
section, new sample templates and minor updates. Come and take a sneak peak of what the new template will offer for the coming winter
semester and learn how using the standard Humber template can help with student satisfaction and online quality.

The CTL Presents: "Adult Learning and Effective Teachers"
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  • When:
    November 12, 2013 12:40pm
Date/Time: 
November 12, 2013 - 12:40pm
Where: 
North Campus, Room D236

There is a link between knowing your audience and being able to deliver content to a group of learners. Effective teaching is about making connections with students in order to increase their success in a learning environment.

In this workshop, participants will explore qualities of post-secondary learners and design strategies to meet their diverse needs. This session will give participants techniques to become more effective teachers.

 Register online at: www.humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning

Learning Skills Workshop Series - Study Skills
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  • When:
    November 12, 2013 11:45am
Date/Time: 
November 12, 2013 - 11:45am
Where: 
North Campus, Room F115
Contact: 

Rebeca Mahadeo
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 5887
Email: rebeca.mahadeo@humber.ca

Workshops are 50 minutes in length & FREE for all students! Walk-ins are welcome!

Getting ready for exams and tests can feel stressful! In this informative workshop, you will evaluate your own study skills and discover some of the best practices and strategies for studying efficiently and effectively.

 

The CTL Presents: "Blackboard: Engaging Students Using "Video Everywhere"
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  • When:
    November 12, 2013 10:50am
Date/Time: 
November 12, 2013 - 10:50am
Where: 
Lakeshore Campus, Room D112 (Lab)

Time: 10:50 a.m.  - 11:40 a.m. 

Using the Video Everywhere tool and YouTube, faculty can upload video content, record and caption video for future playback and provide exciting/accessible content to all of their students.

Note: It is encouraged, although not necessary, that participants bring a laptop with a webcam or a portable webcam to this session.

To register for a Tech Talk Workshop, please go to: humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning

If you have a suggestion for a Tech Talk please contact Mark Ihnat at mark.ihnat@humber.ca

Introduction to Outlook - North Campus
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  • When:
    November 12, 2013 10:00am
Date/Time: 
November 12, 2013 - 10:00am
Where: 
North Campus, Room L132
Contact: 

Maureen Martin-Edey
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext 4509
Email: learninghrs@humber.ca

This is a two hour introductory workshop for those who are new to Outlook 2010 and would like to get started using the many features that Outlook 2010 has to offer.

Course Content:

  • Using the Reading Pane, Navigation Pane, To-Do Bar
  • Composing and sending emails
  • Message options
  • Formatting text
  • Spell check
  • Receiving Email: Reply and forwarding
  • Flagging message for follow-up
  • Using color categories
  • View in conversation mode
  • Sorting messages
  • Changing views


More Features:

  • Recall or resending a message
  • Using Out of Office
  • Delay sending a message
  • Signature
  • Contacts: Adding contacts
  • Viewing, editing and sorting
  • Creating contact groups

 

New Venture Seed Fund information session
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  • When:
    November 11, 2013 3:30pm
Monday, November 11, 2013 - 3:30pm

Ever considered going into business for yourself or with partners?

WIN UP TO $10,000 in start-up expenses for your own business or social enterprise.

-All full-time Humber students completing their studies between January 1st, 2013 and April 30th, 2014 are eligible.

-For more information and application visit: www.humber.ca/vpacademic

-Submission deadline is December 5th, 2013 or early bird submission November 25th, 2013 for a chance to win an iPad

Date: Monday November 11th  , 2013

Location: North Campus, Room: B105

Time: 3:30- 5:00pm
Please RSVP to this event:
https://nnewventureseedfund.eventbrite.ca

Learning Skills Workshop Series - The Art of Note Taking
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  • When:
    November 11, 2013 12:40pm
Date/Time: 
November 11, 2013 - 12:40pm
Where: 
North Campus, Room K148
Contact: 

Rebeca Mahadeo
Email: rebeca.mahadeo@humber.ca

Workshops are 50 minutes in length & FREE for all students! Walk-ins are welcome!

Every class you take presents you with lots of information to take in and learn. How can anyone remember it all? Good note taking is essential and learning how to sift through information to make effective notes will move you towards success. In this workshop students will learn and practise strategies for optimizing their note taking ability. 

 

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