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D2L: Improving Student to Content interaction: Summer 2022
August 1 - August 21, 2022 Short Course Description By the end of this three week short course, you will be able to use D2L Brightspace tools (including Content, HTML Editor, and Release Conditions) to improve the student-to-content interaction. You will be provided with efficient ways to create and add existing content materials in the... Continue Reading →
Grade Smarter Not Harder: Summer 2022
August 1 - August 21, 2022 Short Course (This course was previously titled Improving Online Assessments) Description Not only can improving online assessments more accurately capture what students know, but it can also increase learning, deter student cheating, and save you time over the long term. In this short course, you’ll examine and apply principles of... Continue Reading →
Philosophy of Community and Technical Colleg​e Education – Fall Term
You may register for this course at anytime within the course dates listed below. Course Terms Preview the Syllabus The following table illustrates course term and registration dates. They will occur the same dates each year. You may register for this course 2 months before the start dates, and up until 1 month before the... Continue Reading →
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Humanizing Technologies in the Higher Education Classroom
Humanizing Technologies in the Higher Education Classroom
Learn how to be intentional in choosing classroom technologies based on a humanizing perspective. We will explore how technologies can be used to humanize a course and which technologies can do it better than others. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. After registering, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: May – July 2022
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: May – July 2022
Get up to date on all the changes to Brightspace that were implemented over the summer of 2022. This session will include updates that occurred from May 2022-July 2022. (The August update features will be covered in the "What's New" session on Monday, August 15). RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. After... Continue Reading →
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D2L Brightspace Overview
D2L Brightspace Overview
If you are new to using D2L Brightspace, or would like a refresher, attend this overview session where we will take a look at some of the most commonly used tools and features in Brightspace: Announcements, Content, Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, and Grades. (This webinar will be offered on August 8 and again on August 10--we... Continue Reading →
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Application of antiracist pedagogy: Summer 2022
Application of antiracist pedagogy: Summer 2022
This webinar will introduce how to apply antiracist values and praxis into classroom teaching, with a specific focus on community building. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. After registering, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you, please add this event to your calendar. Campuses may want to... Continue Reading →
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D2L Brightspace Overview
D2L Brightspace Overview
If you are new to using D2L Brightspace, or would like a refresher, attend this overview session where we will take a look at some of the most commonly used tools and features in Brightspace: Announcements, Content, Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes, and Grades. (This webinar will be offered on August 8 and again on August 10--we... Continue Reading →
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What’s New in D2L Brightspace: August 2022 (20.22.08)
What’s New in D2L Brightspace: August 2022 (20.22.08)
This webinar will focus on new features and changes in the August 2022 release (version 20.22.08) that will be available in D2L Brightspace starting Thursday, August 18. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. After registering, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you, please add this event to... Continue Reading →
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D2L Brightspace: Copy Course Components
D2L Brightspace: Copy Course Components
Copy Course Components is a tool in D2L Brightspace that enables you to copy materials from your existing courses into another course. When copying components, you can choose all or select individual items to copy into your course. Learn how you can save time by re-purposing course material. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below... Continue Reading →
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D2L Brightspace: Create Content
D2L Brightspace: Create Content
Use the Content tool in D2L Brightspace to its greatest potential, by utilizing it as the framework for learning and assessment activities in your online course. We’ll include tips for setting up the course in a streamlined and easy-to-navigate manner that will save time for both you and your students. RSVP Required Use the RSVP... Continue Reading →
Using D2L Announcements to Enhance Instructor-to-Student Communication
Using D2L Announcements to Enhance Instructor-to-Student Communication
This webinar explores how to maximize the D2L Announcement tool for increased instructor-to-student interaction. Scheduling and personalizing announcements, as well as embedding videos and images and linking course content within the message, will be covered. Participants can expect to quickly incorporate these tips into their current communication toolbox and reflect on the place of announcements... Continue Reading →
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The Basic Tools For Creating Accessible Documents
The Basic Tools For Creating Accessible Documents
This webinar will be an introduction to the editing tools that will help you create documents that are user-friendly for people using a screen reader, or have low vision, or need help moving around a document easily. This overview will cover the steps that you can take to improve user interaction with your documents, and... Continue Reading →
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D2L Brightspace: Announcements
D2L Brightspace: Announcements
The Announcements on your D2L Brightspace course home page can help you communicate information to students and provide an additional avenue for student-teacher engagement. Learn tips for making the most of this tool to help you save time and reach students each time they enter your course. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to... Continue Reading →
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OER Learning Circle Applications Due – Fall 2022
OER Learning Circles Fall 2022 September 26 - December 4 Open educational resources (OER) are teaching, learning and research resources that make use of appropriate tools, such as open licensing, to permit their free reuse, continuous improvement, and re-purposing by others for educational purposes (UNESCO). OER include full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos,... Continue Reading →
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Creating Accessible Course Documents: Fall 2022
August 29 - September 18, 2022 Short Course Description This three week short course provides faculty and staff and opportunity to practice making digital materials accessible to those who use a screen reader. The course will introduce participants to basic techniques for using tools available in the Microsoft Office suite including Word and PowerPoint. Additionally,... Continue Reading →
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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Learning Community: Fall 2022 (Last Day to Sign-up)
September 12 - December 16 Discipline-Specific Faculty Learning Communities Fall 2022 Disciplines: Peace Officer Programs, History, Computer Science/MIS, and Mass Communication Description Our chancellor has given us the challenge of eliminating our equity gaps by 2030. How can we, as instructors, shift our teaching practices to meet this goal? One promising path is to ground... Continue Reading →
Audio Description 101
Audio Description 101
Audio description—what is it, and how do you ensure it’s available on your videos? It’s easier than you might think! Join this webinar to learn about ways to ensure your videos are effectively described and adhere to WCAG 2.0 AA standards. RSVP Required Use the RSVP tool below to register. After registering, a calendar invite with details on how... Continue Reading →
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