CTL: Next Week at the Centre for Teaching and Learning

Next week the CTL will be hosting a variety of learning and engagement opportunities. Please register below.

Workshop North Campus Lakeshore Campus

Mind Mapping
Join us to investigate best practices used in the creation and real-world application of mind maps by using state-of-the-art mind mapping software.

Mon. Nov. 5, 2018, 12:35 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. North: D236
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Tue. Nov. 6, 2018, 2:25 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. Lake F103
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SoTL Research Drop-in: Qualitative Methods
Do you have a specific question about a research project you are working on?? Drop by one of our drop-in sessions, where our team will provide their expertise to help answer your questions.

Tue. Nov. 6, 2018, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. North: D236
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TechTalk: Free Digital Tools for Teachers
Learn umber of useful, fun and, most importantly, free utilities that instructors can use in the classroom. Freeware enables faculty to create dynamic classroom lectures, robust online content and engaging assignments by using free, tested, stable software.

Tue. Nov. 6, 2018, 6:05 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. North: D225J
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Presentation Skills
Take your presentation skills to the next level. Discover what’s working well for you, and what areas can be improved. 

Thurs. Nov. 8, 2018, 3:20 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. North: D236
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Tue. Nov. 6, 2018, 12:35 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. Lake F103
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Writers' Collective
The Writers’ Collective is an opportunity to dedicate some time to writing in a silent group setting. Come, have some coffee, and write quietly, in a focused manner.

Tue. Nov. 6, 2018, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. North: D236
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Thurs. Nov. 15, 2018, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lake: F103
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Bringing Community into the Classroom
Come learn and share ideas about how faculty can implement Community Service Learning strategies in the classroom. 

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Wed. Nov. 7, 2018, 11:30 a.m. to  p.m. 
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TechTalk: Quick and Easy Diagrams with Lucidchart
Learn the basic functionality of Lucichart,  a web app that allows users to collaborate and work together in real time to create flowcharts, organizational charts, website wireframes, mind maps, software prototypes, and many other diagram types. 

Wed. Nov. 7, 2018, 11:40 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. North: D225J
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Mon. Nov. 19, 2018, 2:25 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. Lake: D112
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Creating Accessible Powerpoint Documents
Learn to create accessible PowerPoint documents. In this hands-on workshop, participants will modify inaccessible PowerPoint content to comply with accessibility standards.

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Wed. Nov. 7, 2018, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Lake: D112
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TechTalk: From Whiteboard to Smart Board
Enhance your presentations in the classroom and in the boardroom with the latest electronic board technology.

Thurs. Nov. 8, 2018, 9:50 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. North: D236
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Mindfulness - Meditative Power of Breath
Take a break from your work day and regain a sense of inner peace, poise, and awareness through simple breathing techniques and meditation.

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Thurs. Nov. 8, 2018, 12:35 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. Lake: F103
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TechTalk: Google Suite of Apps
Learn how the Google suite of free apps facilitates sharing and collaborating learning practices and explore the apps that are useful in an educational setting, inside and outside of the classroom. 

Thurs. Nov. 8, 2018, 1:30 p.m. to 4:10p.m. North: D225J
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Mon. Nov. 19, 2018, 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake: D112
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Program Coordinators Community of Practice
A forum for PCs to discuss current issues, share ideas and best practices, and generally share the incredibly rich and diverse body of knowledge within our community.  

Fri. Nov. 9, 2018, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. North: D225I
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Teaching in a Digital World Certificate - Registration now open! 

The CTL is offering the second iteration of the three-part certificate entitled 'Teaching in a Digital World'. Registration for Course 1, Clinic for Learning Management Systems, is now open.  This online course will run from November 7 to November 28 and is designed for the beginner, intermediate, and experienced Learning Management System users. Participants will focus on developing the skills required to use a Learning Management System (LMS) to effectively deliver face-to-face, hybrid and online courses. To register or for more information please contact Ravneet Mann (ravneet.mann@humber.ca).

Enabling the Digital SFQ in Blackboard

Are you currently part of the Digital SFQ rollout? If so, enabling the SFQ tool in your Blackboard environment/course site is a critical step in encouraging your students to fill out the SFQ and increasing your student response rates. In addition to the scheduled workshop times below, faculty can drop in anytime during Studio hours to receive one-on-one support when it comes to enabling the Blackboard SFQ tool and any other Blackboard related support queries.

Mon. Nov. 5, 2018 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. North: D225J Register
Mon. Nov. 5, 2018 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. North: D225J Register
Tue. Nov. 6, 2018 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lake: D112 Register
Tue. Nov. 6, 2018 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lake: D112 Register
Thurs. Nov 8, 2018 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. North: D225J Register
Thurs. Nov. 8, 2018 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. North: D225J Register
Thurs. Nov 8, 2018 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lake: D112 Register
Thurs. Nov 8, 2018 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lake: D112 Register