Centre for Teaching Excellence

Elearn Special Topics
2020-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This session is for faculty who would like to dive deeper into special topics or activity options in eLearn. Final agenda will be decided based on input from registrants.
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Setting Your Course up in eLearn
2020-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This session is for faculty with limited or some experience with eLearn, who would like to explore how best to format and use eLearn to support student learning. We will:

Explore different options and principles for clear learning-centred formats and design in eLearn
Discuss ways to guide and direct students asynchronously
Consider formats and tools that work for your course(s)

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Creating Video in Kaltura
2020-06-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
The Kaltura video platform is a simple but powerful tool for creating video for your students and by your students. Learn more about how to create short but compelling videos segments. Learn how to create and edit video in a variety of formats in Kaltura that you can easily add to your course in eLearn.

ePortfolio Workshop for Faculty
2020-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
e-Portfolios are effective tool for student assignments. Learn how to maximize the potential for student self-reflection, peer-to-peer sharing and ideation.
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Creating Interaction and Engagement in the Synchronous Classroom
2020-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This session is for faculty who know the basics of using Teams and WebEx, but would like some more ideas for how to create interaction and engagement. We will:

Explore facilitation techniques that encourage interaction and create space for learning
Discover tools in Webex and Teams that can help support interaction

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WebEx Breakout Rooms
2020-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This session is for faculty who have experience with WebEx meetings, and who are looking to use the WebEx Training Centre and break out rooms for teaching synchronously online. We will:
• Setting up a training session
• Creating polls
• Creating breakout rooms
• Using other features inside a training session
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Getting Started with WebEx
2020-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This session is for faculty who are just getting started with WebEx. We will cover:

Setting up a host account to host sessions
Sharing documents or sharing your screen
Recordings
Student access and communication

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MS Teams for Teaching
2020-06-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This session is for faculty who wants to set up a class team for student collaboration and virtual office hours. We will cover:

How to access MS Teams
How to set up a class team
Creating channels for group work and collaboration
Hosting meetings and virtual office hours in MS teams

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Using Kaltura Video
2020-05-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Join Barry Magrill for a Kaltura session on Tuesday May 12 at 10:00 am. Learn to record your screen with your picture in frame. Create your own off-the-desk video and make easy edits plus other tools and tips for creating video in your online class in eLearn.

Active Online Learning
2020-05-25 - 2020-06-05 | Online
This 2-week workshop is developed specifically for CapU faculty interested in complementing or rethinking a course with active learning activities online. The course emphasizes the value of collaboration with peers online, and models active learning examples in order to facilitate understanding and reflection of the online learner experience. Participants will draw upon existing teaching experience as they experiment with a practical learning activity of their own choice online and gain feedback from peers. Participants can expect to spend 8-10 hours per week on the workshop.
The workshop will prepare you to:
Demonstrate an Ed Tech Tool or Online Learning Process based on active learning
Adopt/develop a student-centered active learning approach to online learning
Learning Strategies:
Experience active learning in action
Explore how to elevate the student learning experience and include active learning strategies in the online component of their course(s)
Map out an active online learning process, which supports student learning and learning outcomes
Learning Platforms:
The workshop will take place online, primarily in Moodle and WebEx. Live online session is scheduled as above. (The live session will be recorded, however, since we will demo active learning, it’s recommended that you participate if at all possible)
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours/week, mostly self-paced.

Decolonizing & Indigenizng Curriculum Intro Session
2020-05-25 - 2020-05-29 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
May 25 – May 29, 2020
9:00 am – 10:00 am via WebEx
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 decolonizing and indigenizing curriculum. Each day starts with a 60-minute webinar from 9:00 -10:00 am.

MS Teams for Teaching
2020-05-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This session is for faculty who wants to set up a class team for student collaboration and virtual office hours. We will cover:

How to access MS Teams
How to set up a class team
Creating channels for group work and collaboration
Hosting meetings and virtual office hours in MS teams

WebEx Breakout Rooms
2020-05-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This session is for faculty who have experience with WebEx meetings, and who are looking to use the WebEx Training Centre and break out rooms for teaching synchronously online. We will:
• Setting up a training session
• Creating polls
• Creating breakout rooms
• Using other features inside a training session

Getting Started with WebEx
2020-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Getting Started with WebEx
This session is for faculty who are just getting started with WebEx. We will cover:

Setting up a host account to host sessions
Sharing documents or sharing your screen
Recordings
Student access and communication

Getting Started with WebEx
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
This session is for faculty who are just getting started with WebEx. We will cover:

Setting up a host account to host sessions
Sharing documents or sharing your screen
Recordings
Student access and communication

Using Kaltura Video
2020-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Join Barry Magrill for a Kaltura session on Tuesday May 12 at 10:00 am. Learn to record your screen with your picture in frame. Create your own off-the-desk video and make easy edits plus other tools and tips for creating video in your online class in eLearn.
Please sign up at https://cte.capilanou.ca/program-events/kaltura-online-training/
Link:
https://capilanou.webex.com/meet/barrymagrill

ONLINE TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS MICROCOURSE
2020-05-04 - 2020-05-08 | Online
May 4 – May 8, 2020
10:00 am – 11:30 am via WebEx
This one-week microcourse will introduce you to the fundamentals of design and delivery of online teaching and learning. The microcourse will be offered in a remote adapted delivery mode.
Each day will begin with a 90-minute webinar (hosted in WebEx) on a different topic of course design and delivery that is followed by self-paced activities that allow you to build on what you have learned.
Topics include how to make adjustments to your course design following best practices for online teaching, how to adapt formative and summative assessments that work online, how to quickly learn to operate online delivery tools such as video conferencing and the new Kaltura video platform, and how to build a community of online learners.
Monday, May 4
Online Course Organization and Design
Tuesday, May 5
Building an inclusive online community.
Wednesday, May 6
Tools & Platforms to Support Your Teaching
Thursday, May 7
Assessments & Assignments (Formative and Summative) Active Learning Tools & Ideas
Friday, May 8
Synchronous Sessions & Office/Happy Hours/Community Circles

Getting Started with Kaltura
2020-05-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
KALTURA ONLINE TRAINING BY WEBEX
Kaltura is a video platform for creating and sharing video (e.g, lessons, narrated powerpoint) that you can easily upload to your class in eLearn. In this webinar you will learn about the best uses for video in your online course and how to record video content, edit and organize your videos, and link them to your eLearn course. No more messy uploading to YouTube channels since Kaltura provides each user with a personal media space. Join the webinar to learn about these and other topics related to video in your online class.
Getting Started with Kaltura
Kaltura is a video creation and archive tool that lets you produce video for consumption by students in your online class. Also, you may choose to publish your video for colleagues at CapU to share. In this webinar you will learn how to create video in a variety of ways including screen capture (with in-picture optional), or quick desktop capture. You will explore how to edit, share and re-use media in Kaltura. Kaltura replaces the need for YouTube so you can create, edit and publish your class video in the same convenient space easily linkable to eLearn.

Advanced Tools in Kaltura
2020-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
KALTURA ONLINE TRAINING BY WEBEX
Kaltura is a video platform for creating and sharing video (e.g, lessons, narrated powerpoint) that you can easily upload to your class in eLearn. In this webinar you will learn about the best uses for video in your online course and how to record video content, edit and organize your videos, and link them to your eLearn course. No more messy uploading to YouTube channels since Kaltura provides each user with a personal media space. Join the webinar to learn about these and other topics related to video in your online class.
Advanced Tools in Kaltura
April 29 11:00 am
Kaltura has a variety of advanced options for video production and sharing. In this webinar you will explore how to augment media in Kaltura by adding quizzes, chapters, and Powerpoint slides. Video production techniques using Kaltura Capture will be covered in more depth. You will also explore additional ways of attaching Kaltura media to your eLearn course.

Getting Started with Kaltura
2020-04-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
KALTURA ONLINE TRAINING BY WEBEX

Kaltura is a video platform for creating and sharing video (e.g, lessons, narrated powerpoint) that you can easily upload to your class in eLearn. In this webinar you will learn about the best uses for video in your online course and how to record video content, edit and organize your videos, and link them to your eLearn course. No more messy uploading to YouTube channels since Kaltura provides each user with a personal media space. Join the webinar to learn about these and other topics related to video in your online class.

Getting Started with Kaltura
April 28, 2020 10:00 am – 11:00 am
May 1, 2020 1:00pm – 2:00 pm

Kaltura is a video creation and archive tool that lets you produce video for consumption by students in your online class. Also, you may choose to publish your video for colleagues at CapU to share. In this webinar you will learn how to create video in a variety of ways including screen capture (with in-picture optional), or quick desktop capture. You will explore how to edit, share and re-use media in Kaltura. Kaltura replaces the need for YouTube so you can create, edit and publish your class video in the same convenient space easily linkable to eLearn.

Webinar on Creating Exams in eLearn
2020-04-02 11:30 - 13:00 | BC
Please join us for a webinar Thursday, April 2nd, 11:30-1:00 pm on creating exams in eLearn. Learn how to import a question bank, shuffle questions, add accommodations for students, etc. The webinar link is provided on the Teaching Continuity eLearn site

Cancelled******Experiential Place-based Learning
2020-03-30 08:00 - 17:00 | BC
Dr. Carrie Nolan, Dean of Strategic Initiatives, Coast Mountain College: Experiential Place-based Learning
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Cancelled***** LIBERATING STRUCTURES – CAPU PRACTICE GROUP FOR FACULTY
2020-03-26 13:00 - 14:30 | 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!

CTE Book Club Online
2020-03-24 13:00 - 14:20 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
6 meetings FR402A 1:00 am – 2:20 pm
Our book choice is A Mind Spread out on the Ground by Alicia Elliott, a Tuscarora writer from Six Nations of the Grand River. This book tackles issues of racism, oppression, and trauma and poses key questions regarding the treatment of Indigenous peoples.
David Geary will co-faciliate the book club, which will be held on the following Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:20 p.m. at the CTE, Fir 402A:
Tuesday, January 14 and 28
Tuesday, February 11 and 25
Tuesday, March 10 and 24
Mark these dates in your calendar and sign up now!
The first 5 participants who commit to attending all six book club meetings will receive a free copy of the book.
Please sign up from the form below!

Cancelled **** Student ePortfolio Showcase
2020-03-18 13:00 - 14:30 | LB 126 (Learning Commons), 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7J3H5, Canada
The Capilano University ePortfolio Showcase is an opportunity to highlight student accomplishments and their reflections on those learning milestones. At the Student ePortfolio Showcase the best examples of ePortfolios are featured, highlighting most creative layout and organization, best application of multimedia, meaningful representation of academic performance, and clear reflections on their unique learning journey.
Outstanding ePortfolios exhibit excellence in communicating professionalism in their chosen field of study.
What we are looking for:
• Visual literacy
• Clear communication
• Reflections on their learning journey
• Technical competence
Students are invited to submit their ePortfolio to be selected as one of the Featured ePortfolios on the ePortfolio Showcase website.
Enter your ePortfolio for consideration: cte.capilanou.ca and complete the form at the Student ePortfolio Showcase link (deadline March 15, 2020).
Faculty may also nominate students to the Showcase.
In Person Showcase event: March 18th, 2020 1:00pm – 2:30 pm LB 126H (Learning Common)
Join with classmates at The first annual Student ePortfolio Showcase, a creative and thoughtful space for students to share their ideas on creating the most impactful ePortfolio.

Reconnect! Reflect! Recharge!
2020-03-12 11:30 - 12:50 | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
RRR Spring 2020
You are invited to the Centre for Teaching Excellence’s newest event – Reconnect! Reflect! Recharge!
This event promises
•Reconnect/connect with teachers from other disciplines
•Reflect on teaching at CU
•Recharge following midterms
Light meal will be served.
This event is open to all faculty and limited to the first 25 people who sign up, so sign up now!

Cedar – A Living resource with Carman McKay, Musqueam/Stó:lō artist
2020-03-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre, LB196, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7J3H5, Canada
Many local indigenous communities both past and present understand the importance of Cedar. Participants will engage in discussion and develop an understanding of the many uses of all parts of the cedar tree including application to teaching and learning across disciplines. The workshop will be inside and outside. Dress for the weather. Please fill up and submit the form. You will receive a confirmation email once your application is processed successfully.
