Centre for Teaching Excellence

Planning Your Next Lesson
2022-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3H5, Canada
Option 1:January 10, 10:00am-11:00am
Option 2:January 17, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Join this interactive workshop where you can practice building lesson plans that align your in-person or online activities with your learning outcomes. Participants will be able to use a lesson planning model to structure their class activities.
Online or In-person@FR206

Introduction to Turnitin
2022-01-10 13:00 - 13:30
Using Turnitin in Your Course at CapU
Using Turnitin for the first time in your course at CapU? Sign up for one or both of the workshops to get the information you need to ensure that Turnitin is beneficial for you and your students.
INTRODUCTION TO TURNITIN:
This session provides faculty with the information needed to decide whether and how to use Turnitin in their course/s. (30 mins). Sign-up for one of the four available times:
Monday 10th Jan 1pm Click to register now!
Wednesday 12th Jan 11am

Implementing Turnitin in Your Course
2022-01-10 15:00 - 15:50
Using Turnitin for the first time in your course at CapU? Sign up for one or both of the workshops to get the information you need to ensure that Turnitin is beneficial for you and your students.
IMPLEMENTING TURNITIN IN YOUR COURSE:
Step-by-step instructions for using Turnitin in your course. Topics covered: Requirements for course syllabus; suggested wording for assignments; settings in eLearn; interpreting the Similarity Report; PeerMark assignments (peer review), student view. (50 mins). Sign up for one of the four available times:
Monday 10th Jan 3pm Click to register now!
Wednesday 12th Jan 1pm
For more information about using Turnitin at CapU, please visit: https://cte.capilanou.ca/teach/academic-integrity/turnitin/

Teaching Portfolios 2022 - Offering #1 - Day 1
2022-01-11 13:00 - 14:20
During this facilitated workshop series, participants will reflect upon, explore, and document their teaching and learning experiences, philosophy, approaches, and effectiveness.

Offering #1
Tuesdays:
January 11, 18, 25, Feb 1
1:00 – 2:20 PM
Synchronous & Asynchronous
Offering #2
Wednesdays:
November 23, 30, December 8, 15
1:00 – 2:20 PM
Synchronous & Asynchronous

Sign up now!

One Practical Teaching Strategy: Engaging Students Synchronously Online
2022-01-11 14:30 - 15:30
Participants will take part (as learners) in a demonstration of an easy to deploy (10-15 min) active learning strategy for synchronous (Zoom, Teams, etc.) classrooms.
Offering #1
Tuesday Jan 11
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Offering #2
Wednesday Jan 19
10:00 – 10:30 AM
March session:
Thursday March 10
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Sign up now!

Flipped Classroom 101: How much should I flip?
2022-01-12 09:00 - 09:50
This workshop introduces participants to the format of a Flipped Classroom. Participants will reflect upon the principles of a flipped classroom and will consider when and how a flipped classroom can aid their students’ learning. Participants will determine how much of a class and/or course to “flip”.

Offering #1
Wednesday Jan 12
9:00 – 9:50 AM
Synchronous, face-to-face
Offering #2
Thursday Jan 13
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Synchronous, face-to-face
Offering #3
Tuesday Jan 18
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person

Register now!

Introduction to Turnitin
2022-01-12 11:00 - 11:30
Using Turnitin in Your Course at CapU
Using Turnitin for the first time in your course at CapU? Sign up for one or both of the workshops to get the information you need to ensure that Turnitin is beneficial for you and your students.
INTRODUCTION TO TURNITIN:
This session provides faculty with the information needed to decide whether and how to use Turnitin in their course/s. (30 mins). Sign-up for one of the four available times:
Wednesday 12th Jan 11am Click to register now!

Implementing Turnitin in Your Course
2022-01-12 13:00 - 13:50
Turnitin for the first time in your course at CapU? Sign up for one or both of the workshops to get the information you need to ensure that Turnitin is beneficial for you and your students.
IMPLEMENTING TURNITIN IN YOUR COURSE:
Step-by-step instructions for using Turnitin in your course. Topics covered: Requirements for course syllabus; suggested wording for assignments; settings in eLearn; interpreting the Similarity Report; PeerMark assignments (peer review), student view. (50 mins). Sign up for one of the four available times:
Wednesday 12th Jan 1pm Click to register now!
For more information about using Turnitin at CapU, please visit: https://cte.capilanou.ca/teach/academic-integrity/turnitin/

Gradebook Guru
2022-01-13 10:30 - 11:30
Join CTE educational developers for this active hour about gradebooks in eLearn.

January 13 & 27

February 10 & February 24

10:30 am – 11:30am
Learn how to set up your gradebook and get the most out of eLearn to save you precious time when sitting down to grade student assessments and provide feedback.
Sign up now or just drop in! Please contact edtech@capilanou.ca for the link to join.

Flipped Classroom 101: How much should I flip?
2022-01-13 13:00 - 13:50
This workshop introduces participants to the format of a Flipped Classroom. Participants will reflect upon the principles of a flipped classroom and will consider when and how a flipped classroom can aid their students’ learning. Participants will determine how much of a class and/or course to “flip”.

Offering #2
Thursday Jan 13
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Synchronous, face-to-face
Offering #3
Tuesday Jan 18
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person

Register now!

Teaching Portfolios 2022 - Offering #1 - Day 2
2022-01-18 01:00 - 14:20

Flipped Classroom 101: How much should I flip?
2022-01-18 10:00 - 10:50
This workshop introduces participants to the format of a Flipped Classroom. Participants will reflect upon the principles of a flipped classroom and will consider when and how a flipped classroom can aid their students’ learning. Participants will determine how much of a class and/or course to “flip”.

Offering #3
Tuesday Jan 18
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person

Register now!

One Practical Teaching Strategy: Engaging Students Synchronously Online
2022-01-19 10:00 - 10:30
Participants will take part (as learners) in a demonstration of an easy to deploy (10-15 min) active learning strategy for synchronous (Zoom, Teams, etc.) classrooms.
Wednesday Jan 19
10:00 – 10:30 AM
March session:
Thursday March 10
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Sign up now!

Flipped Classroom 201: Alignment with your learning outcomes
2022-01-20 10:00 - 10:50
This workshop introduces participants to the format of a Flipped Classroom and how to align learning outcomes (and content) to in-class flipped learning activities.
Offering #2
Thursday Jan 20
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person
Offering #3
Friday Jan 28
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person
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Teaching with Technology Thursday
2022-01-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-02-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-02-17 10:30 - 23:30
Try out a new teaching technology every Thursday!
Zoom, Teams, Kaltura Video, ePortfolio, Gamification, Peer Review
Alternating Thursdays Starting Jan 20, 2022
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Sign up now!

Teaching Portfolios 2022 - Offering #1 - Day 3
2022-01-25 13:00 - 14:20

Gradebook Guru
2022-01-27 10:30 - 11:30
Join CTE educational developers for this active hour about gradebooks in eLearn.

January 27

February 10 & February 24

10:30 am – 11:30am
Learn how to set up your gradebook and get the most out of eLearn to save you precious time when sitting down to grade student assessments and provide feedback.
Sign up now or just drop in! Please contact edtech@capilanou.ca for the link to join.

Flipped Classroom 201: Alignment with your learning outcomes
2022-01-28 10:00 - 10:50
This workshop introduces participants to the format of a Flipped Classroom and how to align learning outcomes (and content) to in-class flipped learning activities.
Friday Jan 28
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person
Sign up now!

Flipped Classroom 301: Managing Student Work Inside and Outside the Classroom
2022-02-01 13:00 - 13:50
This workshop allows participants to practice aligning learning outcomes (and content) to activities that take place before and after a Flipped Class.
Offering #2
Tuesday Feb 1
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person
Offering #3
Monday Feb 7
11:30 – 12:20 AM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person
Sign up now!

Teaching Portfolios 2022 - Offering #1 - Day 4
2022-02-01 13:00 - 14:20

Flipped Classroom 301: Managing Student Work Inside and Outside the Classroom
2022-02-07 11:30 - 12:20
This workshop allows participants to practice aligning learning outcomes (and content) to activities that take place before and after a Flipped Class.
Monday Feb 7
11:30 – 12:20 AM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person
Sign up now!

New Perspectives in ePortfolios
2022-02-09 11:00 - 12:00
ePortfolios are evolving at Capilano University. CTE is now supporting ePortfolios made in WordPress, Wix, Sway, and Google Sites. Join this 1 hour workshop to learn how these alternative platforms can benefit your students.
Click here to sign up!

Gradebook Guru
2022-02-10 10:30 - 11:30
Join CTE educational developers for this active hour about gradebooks in eLearn.

February 10 & February 24

10:30 am – 11:30am
Learn how to set up your gradebook and get the most out of eLearn to save you precious time when sitting down to grade student assessments and provide feedback.
Sign up now or just drop in! Please contact edtech@capilanou.ca for the link to join.

Intercultural Pedagogy and Learning - 2022
2022-02-22 - 2022-02-25
This facilitated workshop series provides faculty with the background pedagogy on culturally relevant pedagogy and inclusiveness teaching practices to support all learners.
February 22 (Tues) to 25 (Fri)
9 AM – 3 PM
Synchronous, face-to-face, in-person
Sign up now!

Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) - 2022
2022-02-23 - 2022-02-25
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.
February 23 (Wed) to 25 (Fri)
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sign up now! https://events.eply.com/ISW20223364823

Gradebook Guru
2022-02-24 10:30 - 11:30
Join CTE educational developers for this active hour about gradebooks in eLearn.

February 24

10:30 am – 11:30am
Learn how to set up your gradebook and get the most out of eLearn to save you precious time when sitting down to grade student assessments and provide feedback.
Sign up now or just drop in! Please contact edtech@capilanou.ca for the link to join.

Managing Challenging Topics and Discussions in your Classroom
2022-03-02 11:30 - 12:50
Participants will consider different discussion frameworks and practice facilitation skills meant to engage students in difficult discussions regarding issues related to gender, sexuality, race, identity, accessibility, and reconciliation.
Offering #1 (Online on Zoom)
Wednesday Mar 2
11:30 AM – 12:50 PM
Offering #2 (In-Person, main campus)
Tuesday Mar 15
10:00 – 11:20 AM
Offering #3 (Blended, online & in-person)
Monday Apr 11
11:30 AM – 12:50 PM
Click here to sign up now!

Open Classroom Weeks
2022-03-07 - 2022-03-18
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 Weeks!
Sign up now to get notified once the complete list of open classes is published.
Open Classroom Weeks are two weeks which a set of classes will be ‘open’ for you to visit. Open classes will be a mix of in-person, online asynchronous and 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. There are in-person classes, synchronous classes (set times) and asynchronous classes (no set time).
Kick-Off: Monday, March 7, 9am-10am
Wrap-Up Friday, March 18, 1:30pm -2:30pm
(Participation in the kick-off and the wrap-up is recommended, but not required.)
Sign up as a participants or an instructor now!
