Workshops and Consultations
Preparing to Teach Remotely
This session is designed to help participants understand what it means to teach remotely. Participants will receive advice about preparing to adapt a face-to-face course for a virtual classroom and ... Read more
Alternative To Exams
Learners can demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a variety of ways. Summative assessments provide the opportunity to confirm whether, or the degree to which, students have learned the ... Read more
Getting Started in Brightspace for Remote Instruction
Whether you are new to Brightspace or just need a refresher? The Getting Started session is designed to walk you through the basics for preparing your course site for the ... Read more
Online Rooms Essentials
Online Rooms is a “web-conferencing” application that is accessible within each Brightspace course site. This tool allows you to schedule and host synchronous sessions with your students in the learning ... Read more
Question Library, Question Types and Respondus
This session is designed to provide an overview of the features of the Quiz Tool in Brightspace. The quiz tool offers a variety of question types ranging from multiple choice to essay questions. This session will explore these question ... Read more
Low-Tech Solutions for Remote Teaching
Remote teaching doesn’t have to be high-tech! How can we provide an equitable learning experience for students who may NOT have access to a computer, video-conferencing, or high-speed internet? Join ... Read more
Using Video and Audio Evaluation in Your Course
WebEx (Webinar)Using video and audio submissions to evaluate student learning, allows students the option to demonstrate their creativity and understanding in a way that better suits their learning style. While learning online or remote, students ... Read more
Maximizing virtual lecture time with students
Research has shown that the most successful learning experiences occur when students have the opportunity to be active participants in the process. There are a variety of strategies you likely use in-class that ... Read more
Accessibility AMA (Ask Me Anything)
WebEx (Webinar)Join staff from CITL and Accessibility Services (the Blundon Centre) for a virtual discussion about accessibility in teaching and learning. This session will encourage instructors to ask questions about how ... Read more
Providing Feedback
Instructor presence through regular feedback is a way to remove the isolation often associated with learning online. It also helps to motivate and guide student learning. In this session we will explore ... Read more