Centre for Teaching Excellence

Practice Session - Zoom
2020-09-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Before going live with your new polling, breakout room, white boarding, etc. skills, would you like a little practice? Sign up here for one of CTE’s daily 1-hour Practice Sessions, available from August 31st – September 4th. Each session will be hosted in one of CapU’s three video-conferencing platforms. 6 persons per session.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.
Sign up now!

Practice Session – Zoom
2020-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Our session will be hosted in Zoom. During the session each instructor will have the opportunity to practice at least one activity in Zoom, e.g. sharing your screen, using the whiteboard.
Practice Session – Zoom
Tuesday, 8th September
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Please sign up now!
Link to join: https://capu.zoom.us/j/7330233202

CONVERT YOUR SYLLABUS TO AN ELEARN COURSE (Part-1)
2020-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Part 1 – Monday, November 9, 10:00-11:30

Part 2 – Tuesday, November 10, 10:00-11:30
Part 3 – Friday, November 13, 10:00-11:30

This three-part workshop guides participants through the process of building an online course from an existing syllabus. In parts one and two, facilitators will demonstrate an approach to converting a syllabus into an online course in eLearn and participants will have opportunities to practice, ask questions and get feedback. In part three, we will meet again to discuss challenges and opportunities encountered and to share further strategies and next steps for building a clean and easy-to-follow eLearn course.
Please sign up from the registration form on the right.

Link to join the workshop: https://capu.zoom.us/j/61901514215?pwd=[REDACTED]

MAKING VIDEO IN ZOOM AND KALTURA
2020-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
September 9, 2020
10:00 am – 11:30 am via WebEx

Learn how to record your live sessions and share them with students. Explore Kaltura video platform to create short and simple instructional videos. Create video feedback for student assignments.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.
Link to the workshop:
https://capu.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5AqceChpzojG93QfL0iaX-yqIOyVDHhnyhi

TEACHING WITH ZOOM
2020-09-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Thursday, September 10
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm via Zoom

Learn how to set up your virtual office hours, schedule a recurring class session, operate the breakout rooms, as well as share and annotate your screen.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.
Link to join:

https://capu.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5IocuygqTwqHdSqRfn325lylXQITS9hdtQ7

Practice Session – Zoom
2020-09-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Our session will be hosted in Zoom. During the session each instructor will have the opportunity to practice at least one activity in Zoom, e.g. sharing your screen, using the whiteboard.
Practice Session – Zoom
Thursday 10th September
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Please sign up now!
Link to join: https://capu.zoom.us/j/7330233202

ONLINE FEEDBACK STRATEGIES AND RUBRICS IN E-LEARN
2020-09-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Explore a variety of feedback strategies and rubric options featured in e-Learn to streamline your marking for your online courses.
Sign up now!
https://cte.capilanou.ca/program-events/strategies-and-rubrics/

PRACTICE SESSIONS FOR ZOOM
2020-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Before going live with your new screen-sharing, breakout room, white boarding, etc. skills, would you like a little practice? Sign up here for one of CTE’s 1-hour Zoom Practice Sessions, available during the month of September. 5 persons per session.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.
Sing now now at https://cte.capilanou.ca/program-events/practice-sessions/

Practice Session – Zoom
2020-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Our session will be hosted in Zoom. During the session each instructor will have the opportunity to practice at least one activity in Zoom, e.g. sharing your screen, using the whiteboard.
Practice Session – Zoom
Monday 14th September
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Please sign up now!
Link to join: https://capu.zoom.us/j/7330233202

Introduction to Decolonizing and Indigenizing Curriculum
2020-09-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
With Shawna Duncan, Cree Nation, CTE Educational Developer, Indigenous Pedagogies
Five Wednesdays
September 16, 23, 30, October 7 and 14
9:00 am – 10:30 am
What are the basics to indigenizing curriculum? Join us for this five-day micro course on decolonizing and indigenizing curriculum. Each day starts with a 90-minute webinar from 9:00 -10:30 am. There will be 1-2 hours of applied learning each day. The applied learning includes using your new skills to decolonize and indigenize your curriculum.

Practice Session – Zoom
2020-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Our session will be hosted in Zoom. During the session each instructor will have the opportunity to practice at least one activity in Zoom, e.g. sharing your screen, using the whiteboard.
Practice Session – Zoom
Wednesday 16th September
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Please sign up now!
Link to join: https://capu.zoom.us/j/7330233202

A Workshop on "Workshop" in eLearn
2020-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This session will introduce participants to the “Workshop” activity in eLearn. This tool can be used for peer feedback and review, peer evaluations, and other forms of group work. Participants will learn how to set up their own Workshop and will experience a Workshop activity from the students’ perspective.

Friday, September 18, 2020
10:00 am – 11:00 am via WebEx
Sign up now! https://cte.capilanou.ca/program-events/workshop-in-elearn/

If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.

Practice Session – Zoom
2020-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Our session will be hosted in Zoom. During the session each instructor will have the opportunity to practice at least one activity in Zoom, e.g. sharing your screen, using the whiteboard.
Practice Session – Zoom
Tuesday 22nd September
11:00am – 12:00 pm

Please sign up now!

Pivoting on(the)Line -Experiences from Summer Teaching
2020-09-22 13:00 - 14:20 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
1:00 pm – 2:20 pm via Zoom

Since March 2020, you have experienced the many facets of pivoting your classes to a new online environment. During these times of uncertainly, we seek out colleagues whom we can share experiences with and learn from to build a supportive learning community.
In this session, four instructors will share their experiences teaching during the summer semester at Capilano and will provide examples of their successes and plans for improvement based on lessons learned in Summer 2020. You will have time to pose questions to the four faculty during this session.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.

Teaching with Tech Tuesdays - Zoom
2020-09-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This 4-part series that introduces different technology each week with a perspective on teaching to create a mini-ecosystem of learning in your course. Sign up to attend any or all of the sessions.
September 22, 2020
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Zoom
Do I really need that ‘Waiting Room”? Can Zoom generate an attendance list? How can I encourage students to turn on their cameras and still have privacy? Explore the web version of Zoom and the downloaded app.

Introduction to Decolonizing and Indigenizing Curriculum
2020-09-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2020-09-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Five Wednesdays
September 16, 23, 30 October 7 and 14
9:00 am – 10:30 am
With Shawna Duncan, Cree Nation, CTE Educational Developer, Indigenous Pedagogies
What are the basics to indigenizing curriculum? Join us for a five-day microcourse on Decolonization and Indigenization Curriculum. Each day starts with a 60-minute webinar from 9:00 -10:30 am. There will be 1-2 hours of applied learning each day. The applied learning includes using your new skills to decolonize and indigenize your curriculum.
Sign up now!
https://cte.capilanou.ca/program-events/decolonizing-indigenizing/

Practice Sessions for Zoom
2020-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Before going live with your new polling, breakout room, white boarding, etc. skills, would you like a little practice? Or, would you like some guidance on your Zoom settings? Sign up here for one of CTE’s 1-hour Practice Sessions. Each session will be hosted on Zoom.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.
Limit to 5 participants per session.

Beyond the Whiteboard: Getting Creative with Live and Recorded Classes
2020-09-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Thursday, September 24, 2020
9:30 am – 11:00 am

Explore creative options for making your live and recorded sessions more engaging. Also, learn how to create a video assignment for your students.
Sign up now!! https://cte.capilanou.ca/program-events/beyond/

If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.

Practice Session – Zoom
2020-09-24 11:00 - 12:00
Our session will be hosted in Zoom. During the session each instructor will have the opportunity to practice at least one activity in Zoom, e.g. sharing your screen, using the whiteboard.
Practice Session – Zoom
Thursday 24th September
11:00am – 12:00 pm
Please sign up now!

Liberating Structures Online Kick-off
2020-09-24 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!
Starting Thursday, September 24
1:00 pm – 2:20pm
Last Thursday of the month:
Thursday, October 29
Thursday, November 26
Please register below!
Please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca for any questions or concerns.

Online Feedback Strategies and Rubrics in eLearn
2020-09-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Friday, September 25, 2020
9:00 am – 10:30 am

Explore a variety of feedback strategies and rubric options featured in e-Learn to streamline your marking for your online courses.
Sign up now! https://cte.capilanou.ca/program-events/strategies-and-rubrics/

Online Assessment and Exams
2020-09-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Online Assessment and Exams
Friday, September 25, 2020
Friday, October 23, 2020

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm via Zoom
Explore options for translating common assessments into online format.
Sign up now !! cte.capilanou.ca/…/online-assessment-and-exams
If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.

Practice Sessions for Zoom
2020-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Monday, September 28 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Before going live with your new polling, breakout room, white boarding, etc. skills, would you like a little practice? Or, would you like some guidance on your Zoom settings? Sign up here for one of CTE’s 1-hour Practice Sessions. Each session will be hosted on Zoom.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.
Limit to 5 participants per session.

Intro to Zoom
2020-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Monday, September 28
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Zoom video conferencing has arrived at CapU. Learn how to run a Zoom session with your students. Manage participants, share your screen and annotate it, build breakout rooms, add virtual backgrounds and much more

Practice Sessions for Zoom
2020-09-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Tuesday, September 29 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Before going live with your new polling, breakout room, white boarding, etc. skills, would you like a little practice? Or, would you like some guidance on your Zoom settings? Sign up here for one of CTE’s 1-hour Practice Sessions. Each session will be hosted on Zoom.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.
Limit to 5 participants per session.

Teaching with Tech Tuesdays - Kaltura
2020-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This 4-part series that introduces different technology each week with a perspective on teaching to create a mini-ecosystem of learning in your course. Sign up to attend any or all of the sessions.
Kaltura
September 29, 2020
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Can Kaltura provide video feedback on assignments to individual students? What are some creative ideas that faculty can use in videos, and what innovative things can students do with video?
Sign up now!

Practice Sessions for Zoom
2020-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Wednesday, September 30 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Before going live with your new polling, breakout room, white boarding, etc. skills, would you like a little practice? Or, would you like some guidance on your Zoom settings? Sign up here for one of CTE’s 1-hour Practice Sessions. Each session will be hosted on Zoom.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.
Limit to 5 participants per session.

Teaching with eLearn Thursdays
2020-10-01 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
TEACHING WITH ELEARN THURSDAYS
October 1 & 8, 2020

These 30-min sessions will provide hands-on tutorials for moving your face-to-face course modules, assessments, etc. to eLearn. Each tutorial will focus on the “mechanics” of eLearn by walking you through the steps. Each session will answer a question “How do I …. on eLearn?”. If you would like to take this opportunity to learn from a faculty colleague, sign up for one of the available sessions/dates. Resources related to each of sessions will also be provided.
October 1, 9:30 am — HOW DO I DO A WRITTEN SUBMISSION ASSIGNMENT ON ELEARN?
October 1, 10:00 am — HOW DO I ENTER GRADES IN ELEARN?
October 1, 10:30 am — HOW DO I GRADE A WRITTEN SUBMISSION IN ELEARN – USING RUBRICS?
October 1, 11:00 am — HOW DO I GRADE A WRITTEN SUBMISSION IN ELEARN – USING MARKING GUIDE?
October 1, 12:00 pm — HOW DO I PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON A QUIZ IN ELEARN?
October 1, 12:30 pm — HOW DO I PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON A WRITTEN SUBMISSION IN ELEARN?
October 1, 1:00 pm — HOW DO I DO CREATE GROUPS ON ELEARN?
October 1, 1:30 pm — HOW DO I DO A GROUP PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT IN ELEARN?
October 1, 2:30 pm — HOW DO I DO A JOURNALING/WRITING IMPROVEMENT ASSIGNMENT IN ELEARN?
October 1, 3:00 pm — HOW DO I DO MOVE MY QUIZ/MID-TERM/FINAL ONTO ELEARN?
October 1, 3:30 pm — HOW DO I DO A POSTER PRESENTATION ON ELEARN?
October 1, 4:00 pm — HOW DO I DO A PARTICIPATION GRADE ON ELEARN?
October 1, 5:00 pm — HOW DO I DO ENSURE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY FOR A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT ON ELEARN?
October 1, 5:30 pm — HOW DO I DO ENSURE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY FOR A QUIZ ON ELEARN?
Sign up now!! https://cte.capilanou.ca/event/teaching-with-elearn-thursdays/

Intro to podcasting
2020-10-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Radio and podcasting are very visual mediums. Learn how to create compelling narratives that students listen to while resting their tired eyes.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cte@capilanou.ca.
