Centre for Teaching Excellence

New Faculty Orientation
2023-12-18 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
December 18, 2023
9:00am – 3:00pm
In-Person, Main Campus

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Recognition, Relationship and Resilience: A Framework for Trauma-Informed Post-Secondary Education (TIPSE)
2023-12-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2023-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
We’re offering two different dates to accommodate everyone’s schedules, and we want to ensure you can attend on the day that works best for you.
Session 1: November 14, 2023 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMSession 2 December 12, 2023 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

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Inclusive Teaching Practices Session 3
2023-11-28
November 14, 21, 28 2023
In-Person, CapU Lonsdale

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Inclusive Teaching Practices Session 2
2023-11-21

Scholarly Inquiry Session 9
2023-11-15
September 13, 20, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15
Online

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Inclusive Teaching Practices Session 1
2023-11-14

Scholarly Inquiry Session 8
2023-11-08 08:00 - 17:00

BC Campus: FLO MicroCourse - A Trauma-Informed Approach to Your Syllabus
2023-11-03
FLO MicroCourse: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Your Syllabus – BCcampus

Scholarly Inquiry Session 7
2023-11-01

ChatGPT Community of Practice (online)
2023-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Event date and time: Every Thursday 10:00 am -11:00 am from October 26 to December 14, 2023OnlineFacilitators: Bettina Boyle and Barry Magrill

Generative AI has evolved rapidly in less than a year since ChatGPT launched. It continues to pose a challenge for instructors in the classroom. Addressing the challenge means inventing ways for students to use AI as a sparring partner given how likely it is that graduates will encounter it in the workforce. Join this Community of Practice to test out your assignment makeovers, adjustments, or just meet with other faculty who want to experiment with AI in the classroom to see how you can take advantage of what it can do for you.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify aspects of your teaching that would benefit from using AI
Insert the application of an AI tool to help students achieve course outcomes
Identify appropriate AI tools for use in certain activities and assessments for your specific use case.

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Scholarly Inquiry Session 6
2023-10-25
September 13, 20, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15Online

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Scholarly Inquiry Session 5
2023-10-18

Scholarly Inquiry Session 4
2023-10-11

Scholarly Inquiry Session 3
2023-10-04

Scholarly Inquiry Session 2
2023-09-20

Scholarly Inquiry Session 1
2023-09-13
September 13, 20, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15
Online
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New Faculty Orientation (in-person)
2023-08-22
Tuesday, August 229:00 AM – 3:00 PMIn-person, Main Campus
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Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) - August 2023
2023-08-15 - 2023-08-17
August 15 to 178:30 – 4:30 PMIn-person, Lonsdale Campus
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POSTPONED - Inclusive Teaching Practices 2022-2023
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-14 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This workshop has been postponed and will be rescheduled as soon as possible. For questions please contact cte@capilanou.ca
This workshop series aims to build reflection and dialogue, as well as expand your skillset for inclusive teaching and learning. We will be discussing pedagogical approaches and inclusive teaching practices such as UDL, and participants will get a chance to practice and receive peer feedback on facilitating inclusive conversations and learning activities. As participant in this 24hour series, you will walk away with your own positionality statement, new strategies and design for inclusive teaching, as well as practical experience in inclusive teaching.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Create a (living) positioning statement to be shared with students based on critical reflection of own assumptions, biases and beliefs
Implement opportunities in own teaching and course material to create space for inclusive teaching practices
Practice facilitating classroom dialogue and learning activities on identity, power and privilege inclusive of all students

May/June 2023 (PD Period):June 12-14, 20229 AM – 4PM In-Person
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Peer Observation of Teaching and Learning Workshop Day 2
2023-05-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
If you’ve done faculty evaluations as a colleague, chair, coordinator or convenor, you may have thought to yourself, “There’s got to be a better way!” – And, you’re right!
About the Workshop
By participating in the Peer Observation of Teaching and Learning Workshop, you will learn how to conduct more effective peer observations and practice the skills and techniques used in the peer observation process.
You will also get the opportunity to talk about great teaching with supportive and inspiring colleague as well as test drive a proposed coordinator and colleague report form for faculty evaluations that is being undertaken with the cooperation of the CFA and HR.
Each workshop includes three online sessions and additional readings and activities to complete prior to each session.

Workshop Date and Time
May 24, 31 and June 7, 20239 a.m. – NoonVia Zoom

How to RegisterPlease contact Lori Walker at loriwalker@capilanou.ca to register or for more information.

Peer Observation of Teaching and Learning Workshop Day 1
2023-05-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada

Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW)
2023-05-24 - 2023-05-26 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
May 24 (Wed) to 26 (Fri)8:30 – 4:30 PMIn-person
The Instructional Skills Workshop is an internationally recognized program designed to enhance teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. The ISW is an intensive 24-hour peer-based experiential workshop grounded in learning-centered instruction. During the workshop, participants design and deliver three 10-minute lessons and receive feedback from their peers in a supportive environment. Participants are provided with information on the theory and practice of teaching adult learners, writing learning objectives with accompanying lesson plans, techniques for encouraging active learning, and suggestions for evaluation of learning, and engage in reflective practice.
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Course (Re)Design 2022-23
2023-05-15 - 2023-05-17 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This 3-day facilitated workshop series is an intensive, hands-on experience, where participants work in a supportive atmosphere, both individually and collaboratively, to create a new course or redesign an existing course. Participants will increase their understanding of learning-centered course design principles as they apply to courses in an iterative and dynamic process.
Offering 2023:
May 15 (Mon) to 17 (Wed)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person
Location: LB319
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Capilano University Teaching & Learning Symposium 2023
2023-05-02 - 2023-05-04 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
The 2023 Capilano University Teaching & Learning Symposium, with the theme Centering Health and Well-being, will offer opportunities for faculty to connect with colleagues, become inspired by collaborative research projects, learn about the incredible work that many are undertaking in their classrooms and beyond, and garner many helpful teaching and learning ideas. Please mark the dates on your calendar. More details are coming soon, so stay tuned.
For more info, click here!
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Moodle Drop In for Elearn Upgrade to Moodle 4.1
2023-04-26 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:

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

New Faculty Orientation (in-person)
2023-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This one-day orientation is intended for faculty new to Capilano University.
Participants will work with members of the Centre for Teaching Excellence to learn more about the student body unique to CapU and its campuses, and the instructional strategies that serve their needs. Participants will also engage in sessions from the Library, Human Resources, and the Capilano Faculty Association.
By the end of this orientation, you will be able to:

identify key partners to your career at CapU;
identify what makes CapU students unique;
recognize the importance of CapU’s commitment to reconciliation and Indigenization;
select active learning and learner-centered strategies to use in your classroom;
align course content to in-class evaluation strategies;
set-up your course(s) on eLearn (CapU’s Learning Management System) site;
identify existing course resources and research services with area Librarians;
identify the processes and components of teaching evaluations.

Offering April 2023:
Tuesday, April 259:00 AM – 3:00 PMLB321In-person
Coffee, tea, snacks, and lunch will be provided. Please let the CTE know (via Registration) if you have any dietary restrictions.
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Moodle Drop In for Elearn Upgrade to Moodle 4.1
2023-04-12 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:

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
