Centre for Teaching Excellence

Moodle Drop In for Elearn Upgrade to Moodle 4.1
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
At the end of the Spring term, on May 1st 2023, CapU will be updating its eLearn platform to Moodle 4.1. This is a major upgrade that will change the layout of your course and add some new features.
To help with the transition to this new version of eLearn, the CTE will be holding a series of online drop-in workshops from noon to 1pm on the following dates:

April 12, 2023
April 26, 2023

We’ll take a look at your course in the new format and talk about strategies for working with the new layout and features. Join us at the dates and times above at the following Zoom Link:
https://capu.zoom.us/j/62936675746?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 629 3667 5746
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you are not able to join us at one of the Moodle Drop In sessions feel free to book a time with Mary or Frank
Book a consultation on Frank Fucile’s Booking Page
Book a consultation on Mary Watt’s Booking Page

Moodle Drop In for Elearn Upgrade to Moodle 4.1
2023-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
At the end of the Spring term, on May 1st 2023, CapU will be updating its eLearn platform to Moodle 4.1. This is a major upgrade that will change the layout of your course and add some new features.
To help with the transition to this new version of eLearn, the CTE will be holding a series of online drop-in workshops from noon to 1pm on the following dates:

March 29, 2023
April 12, 2023
April 26, 2023

We’ll take a look at your course in the new format and talk about strategies for working with the new layout and features. Join us at the dates and times above at the following Zoom Link:
https://capu.zoom.us/j/62936675746?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 629 3667 5746
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you are not able to join us at one of the Moodle Drop In sessions feel free to book a time with Mary or Frank
Book a consultation on Frank Fucile’s Booking Page
Book a consultation on Mary Watt’s Booking Page

Liberating Structures Practice Group for Faculty
2023-03-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Come practice and experience the power of Liberating Structures in a safe and welcoming peer environment.
The practice group meets monthly and all faculty are welcome to drop in!
Liberating Structures are a collection of interactive, engaging and easy to use methods/facilitation strategies that can be used in the classroom. Each meet-up is an opportunity to experience and/or practice facilitating 2-3 liberating structures, as well as reflect on their value and usefulness in the classroom.
Meet-ups via Zoom
For more information, contact the group’s coordinator, Jeff Anthony, Chair, School of Tourism Management
Click here to learn more about Liberating Structures

Moodle Drop In for Elearn Upgrade to Moodle 4.1
2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
At the end of the Spring term, on May 1st 2023, CapU will be updating its eLearn platform to Moodle 4.1. This is a major upgrade that will change the layout of your course and add some new features.
To help with the transition to this new version of eLearn, the CTE will be holding a series of online drop-in workshops from noon to 1pm on the following dates:

March 15, 2023
March 29, 2023
April 12, 2023
April 26, 2023

We’ll take a look at your course in the new format and talk about strategies for working with the new layout and features. Join us at the dates and times above at the following Zoom Link:
https://capu.zoom.us/j/62936675746?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 629 3667 5746
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you are not able to join us at one of the Moodle Drop In sessions feel free to book a time with Mary or Frank
Book a consultation on Frank Fucile’s Booking Page
Book a consultation on Mary Watt’s Booking Page

Moodle Drop In for Elearn Upgrade to Moodle 4.1
2023-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
At the end of the Spring term, on May 1st 2023, CapU will be updating its eLearn platform to Moodle 4.1. This is a major upgrade that will change the layout of your course and add some new features.
To help with the transition to this new version of eLearn, the CTE will be holding a series of online drop-in workshops from noon to 1pm on the following dates:

March 1st, 2023
March 15, 2023
March 29, 2023
April 12, 2023
April 26, 2023

We’ll take a look at your course in the new format and talk about strategies for working with the new layout and features. Join us at the dates and times above at the following Zoom Link:
https://capu.zoom.us/j/62936675746?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 629 3667 5746
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you are not able to join us at one of the Moodle Drop In sessions feel free to book a time with Mary or Frank
Book a consultation on Frank Fucile’s Booking Page
Book a consultation on Mary Watt’s Booking Page

Let's Talk Teaching and Learning Session 2
2023-02-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Let’s Talk Teaching and Learning Session 2
February 24th 10-11:30am on Zoom
Register now!
Join instructors from across CapU as they share how they are reimagining their assessment practices in light of ChatGPT and AI. Bring your questions and get inspired!

Liberating Structures Practice Group for Faculty
2023-02-23 13:00 - 14:20, 2022-10-27 13:00 - 14:20 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Come practice and experience the power of Liberating Structures in a safe and welcoming peer environment.
The practice group meets monthly and all faculty are welcome to drop in!
Liberating Structures are a collection of interactive, engaging and easy to use methods/facilitation strategies that can be used in the classroom. Each meet-up is an opportunity to experience and/or practice facilitating 2-3 liberating structures, as well as reflect on their value and usefulness in the classroom.
Meet-ups in-person.
For more information contact Bettina
Click here to learn more about Liberating Structures

Assessment and Evaluation of Learning 2022-2023
2023-02-21 - 2023-02-23 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This facilitated workshop series provides the knowledge and skills to design and implement a comprehensive strategy for obtaining information that is used to inform learners of their progress and guide them to successful completion. It enables the participants to plan, construct and use assessment instruments that are appropriate and ethical to their teaching context.
Offering – 2023 (Reading Week)
Feb 21, 22, 23 (Tues, Wed, Thurs), 20239:00 AM – 4:00 PMIn-personLocation: Fir 402 – CTE Office
Register now!
*Light baked items and coffee will be served in the morning.

Liberating Structures Practice Group for Faculty
2023-01-26 13:00 - 14:20, 2022-11-24 13:00 - 14:20 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Come practice and experience the power of Liberating Structures in a safe and welcoming peer environment.
The practice group meets monthly and all faculty are welcome to drop in!
Liberating Structures are a collection of interactive, engaging and easy to use methods/facilitation strategies that can be used in the classroom. Each meet-up is an opportunity to experience and/or practice facilitating 2-3 liberating structures, as well as reflect on their value and usefulness in the classroom.
Meet-ups via Zoom
For more information contact Bettina
Click here to learn more about Liberating Structures

Teaching Portfolios 2022-23
2023-01-24, 2023-01-19, 2023-01-17, 2023-01-12 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
During this facilitated workshop series, participants will reflect upon, explore, and document their teaching and learning experiences, philosophy, approaches, and effectiveness.
Offering January 2023:
(All 4 days required)Thursday Jan 12Tuesday Jan 17Thursday Jan 19Tuesday Jan 24
1:00 – 2:20 PM
Click here to sign up!

New Faculty Orientation
2023-01-03 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Welcome to CapU! We are so pleased to have you join our community. We are here to support you in creating the best teaching and learning experience possible for you and your students.
Join us for an in-person New Faculty Orientation on Tuesday, January 3rd from 1 – 3:30pm in the BR126. Can’t make the in-person meeting? Join us online from 6:30-8pm.
Sign up here for more details.
During this session we will:

Share tips on how to manage the first days of class
Learn about the faculty evaluation process
Demonstrate a variety of interactive teaching and learning strategies
Introduce you to eLearn, our Moodle Learning Management System

Visit our web site, especially the New Faculty section, for more information about how to get started and set up for a successful first year of teaching at CapU. We look forward to working with you!

Gradebook Guru
2022-12-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-11-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-11-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-10-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Come join us for a drop in eLearn gradebook setup clinic. Bring your thorniest problems or your initial set up questions and together we will create a gradebook in eLearn that reflects your vision for the course while giving students a clear picture of their progress. No need to sign up, this is a drop-in online session offered every other Thursday throughout the semester. To get the Zoom link, send an email to edtech@capilanou.ca.

Scholarly Inquiry Day 8 (8 days)
2022-11-16 09:00 - 11:50 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
During this facilitated workshop series, participants will be invited to consider their teaching and learning context and to critically explore social responsibilities in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), teacher/student identities, as well as general and discipline-specific teaching and learning scholarship.
Click here to sign up!

Scholarly Inquiry Day 7 (8 days)
2022-11-02 09:00 - 11:50 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada

Open Classroom Days
2022-10-31 08:00 - 2022-11-09 17:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Looking for inspiration, reflection and dialogue on your teaching this Fall?
Want to connect with some of your amazing colleagues at CapU?
Join us for Open Classroom Days, Oct. 31 – Nov 9, 2022!

Open Classes are online asynchronous, synchronous and in-person. A schedule of specific classes will be available by mid October.

Open Classroom Weeks are two weeks which a set of classes will be ‘open’ for you to visit. Open classes are in-person or online synchronous. Visit one or all to see what others are doing and what can be learned for your own teaching. We will start and close with optional live Zoom sessions to set expectations and to reflect on what we learned. Expect to gain new insights and ideas into teaching and learning to add to your teaching repertoire.
Time commitment: Up to you depending on how many classes you decide to join.
Kick-Off: Monday, October 31, 9am-10am (Zoom)
Wrap-Up Wednesday, November 9, 1:30pm – 2:30pm (Zoom)
(Participation in the kick-off and the wrap-up is recommended, but not required.)
Click here to register!

Scholarly Inquiry Day 6 (8 days)
2022-10-26 09:00 - 11:50 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada

CTE Re-Open House
2022-10-25 09:30 - 10:30 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
As the leaves fall and cooler temperatures approach, it’s a great time to grab a hot beverage and reflect on the term so far.
We invite you to join us for your morning coffee and treat in Fir 402 on October 25th from 9:30 to 10:30am for CTE’s Re-Open House.
Come take a look at our library and see what’s available to borrow. Check out our upcoming home video production kits. Talk to Educational Developers and Educational Technologists about other exciting opportunities for learning.
Come for the coffee, stay for the connection!
Let us know you’re coming! Register here.

Scholarly Inquiry Day 5 (8 days)
2022-10-19 09:00 - 11:50 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada

Scholarly Inquiry Day 4 (8 days)
2022-10-12 09:00 - 11:50 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada

Scholarly Inquiry Day 3 (8 days)
2022-10-05 09:00 - 11:50 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada

Liberating Structures Practice Group for Faculty
2022-09-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Come practice and experience the power of Liberating Structures in a safe and welcoming peer environment.
The practice group meets monthly and all faculty are welcome to drop in!
Liberating Structures are a collection of interactive, engaging and easy to use methods/facilitation strategies that can be used in the classroom. Each meet-up is an opportunity to experience and/or practice facilitating 2-3 liberating structures, as well as reflect on their value and usefulness in the classroom.
Meet-up via Zoom.
For more information contact Bettina
Click here to learn more about Liberating Structures

Gradebook Guru
2022-09-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
Come join us for a drop in eLearn gradebook setup clinic. Bring your thorniest problems or your initial set up questions and together we will create a gradebook that reflects your vision for the course while giving students a clear picture of their progress. No need to sign up, this is a drop in online session offered every other Thursday throughout the semester. To get the Zoom link, send an email to edtech@capilanou.ca.
