Teach Anywhere

Start of Term Sessions

The following sessions were offered in late August and early September 2024 (regular and sessional). Similar sessions may be offered in future beginning of term times. Email ctli@nic.bc.ca for registration at least 24 hours prior to the session. An Outlook invite will be sent to you with the location (link or classroom) to join.

Please let us know 24 hours in advance if your are NOT able to make it. CTLI instructors spend time preparing the sessions and appreciate knowing the number of participants who will be attending. Thank you.

Date/Time
Title
 Facilitator
Time
Location
Description
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024
11 – 11:50 am Understand and Promote Students Intellectual Growth and Reasoning Rosemary Vogt 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Unlock the secrets to enhancing your student’s intellectual development with our workshop on Perry’s Scheme of Intellectual and Ethical Development. This session will provide you with insights into the different stages of student reasoning and practical strategies to support their growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of student learning.
12:30 – 1:30 pm Unlock Kaltura Virtual Classroom’s Potential: First Time Users or Refresh by Returning Instructors Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Kaltura Virtual Classroom is integrated into Brightspace web conferencing platform for online, digital and blended courses at NIC including guest speakers, office hours and other instructional activities – and accessed via the Kaltura Media Gallery. Both instructors and students can create links to a persistent room(s) to use with students and learning situations outside of Brightspace. Come join me in a refresh or getting started with this platform!
TUESDAY,  AUGUST 27, 2024
8:30 – 9:30am Introduction to North Island College for All Faculty Jen Wrye 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom This session focuses on the essential things you need to know about NIC and its culture but didn’t know to ask. We’ll look at the structures guiding the institution, the important departments with whom faculty will work, the places to find crucial information to do their jobs, and consider next steps when faced with questions. For new and existing faculty!
9:40 – 10:20 am First Day of Class Activities: New Ideas for your Toolbox Rosemary Vogt 40 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Kick off your semester with engaging and innovative activities designed to set a positive tone from day one! Join us for this 40-minute workshop packed with fresh ideas to energize your classroom, foster student connections, and create a supportive and interactive learning environment.
10:30 – 11:20 am Navigating Minds: Metacognition for Effective Learning Rachel Goodliffe 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom In this engaging session we will unlock the secrets of effective learning through metacognition.  Together, we will explore the fascinating science behind metacognitive processes – the art of thinking about thinking. You can expect to discover actionable ways to cultivate metacognitive habits in the classroom or learning environment. Whether you have experience with metacognition or if the concept is new to you, come and join the discussion as we work to pave the way to deepen student learning and understanding.
10 – 11 am Elevate your Grading and Assessments in Brightspace Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom During this session you’ll learn the steps involved in setting up and managing your Brightspace gradebook effectively. Additionally, you’ll acquire skills needed to develop a range of assessments such as quizzes, assignments, and discussions, while gaining insight on how and where you can offer feedback to students. We’ll explore the full spectrum of Brightspace’s grading tools, encompassing grade schemes, rubrics, and annotations.
11:30 am – 12:20 pm Assessment – Focused, Simple and Aligned Ideas Natalie Ward 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom The challenges of effectively assessing student learning while maintaining a manageable workload for both students and instructors can be daunting! This workshop will provide educators with practical assessment strategies for providing quality learning opportunities aligned to learning outcomes. Participants will discuss ideas for supporting student growth through frequent classroom feedback, assessment wrappers, student metacognition, authentic assessments and much more. Participants will also learn about strategies to empower students in the assessment process by offering meaningful choices and opportunities for self and peer assessment.
1:30 – 2:20 Evaluating Learners: How Much is Enough? Liesel Knaack 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom As instructors, how do we know when enough is enough when it comes to evaluating our students? Sometimes determining if we have too many or too few assessment methods, while still satisfying policy requirements, can be difficult. Join in on the conversation about how to arrive at the sweet spot for your course evaluations and assessments.
2:30 – 3:20 pm Active Engagement Strategies to Enhance Student Engagement and Motivation Rachel Goodliffe 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Join me for an interactive 50-minute workshop where we’ll dive into the world of active learning. In this session, we’ll explore innovative ways to ignite curiosity, boost learner engagement, and transform your teaching. Whether you’re a seasoned instructor or just starting out, this collaborative brainstorming session will leave you with actionable ideas to ramp up student participation.
2:30 – 3:20 pm Drop In: Teaching and Learning Consultations Jen Wrye &
Rosemary Vogt		 50 mins Teams Drop in Time: Join when you can to ask a question or two you have about your course, your teaching and learning plans, assessment ideas etc.
3:30 – 4:30 pm Brightspace Jumpstart: Getting Started with Your Digital Course Components Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Come learn to navigate Brightspace’s tools and features, set up your course, and tailor it to your unique requirements. Discover the basics of adding and managing course materials, creating assignments, and fostering effective communication with your students. By the end of this session, you will have a basic understanding of how to get started in Brightspace.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024
9:30  – 10:10 am Getting to Know Students: Ideas for Building Meaningful Connections Rosemary Vogt 40 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Come enhance your skills in getting to know your students and build meaningful connections. This session will offer practical strategies for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
12 – 12:50 pm Two Stage Assessments: Promoting Collaboration and Feedback for Students Natalie Ward 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Are you looking for assessment ideas that promote collaboration and provide timely feedback? Incorporating two-stage assessments into your teaching practice can enhance the way you engage and assess your students. Two stage assessments can work well in many disciplines for both formative assessments and summative evaluations. During the session participants will discuss the applications, benefits and challenges, and also consider educator and learner perspectives.
3 – 4 pm How Do I Change My Courses as GenAI Impacts Student Learning?  Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom GenAI is making significant waves for everyone. Let’s chat about how to manage the changes already happening with student learning and how to address the impacts of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Be more aware and informed of your next steps.
3 – 4 pm Drop In: Teaching and Learning Consultations Jen Wyre &
Natalie Ward		 60 mins Teams Drop in Time: Join when you can to ask a question or two you have about your course, your teaching and learning plans, assessment ideas etc.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024
10 – 10:40 First Day of Class Activities: New Ideas for your Toolbox Rosemary Vogt 40 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Kick off your semester with engaging and innovative activities designed to set a positive tone from day one! Join us for this 40-minute workshop packed with fresh ideas to energize your classroom, foster student connections, and create a supportive and interactive learning environment.
12 – 12:50 pm Understand and Promote Students Intellectual Growth and Reasoning Rosemary Vogt 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Unlock the secrets to enhancing your student’s intellectual development with our workshop on Perry’s Scheme of Intellectual and Ethical Development. This session will provide you with insights into the different stages of student reasoning and practical strategies to support their growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of student learning.
1 – 1:40 pm Beyond the Test: Innovative Nursing Assessments Rachel Goodliffe 40 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom In this session, we will journey beyond traditional exams and explore alternative approaches to assessment  in nursing programs.  Through the application of real-world scenarios to promote critical thinking, your students will appreciate the relevance and value of the content, key attributes of motivation.  Engage with fellow educators to share best practices and leave with actionable ideas to implement in your own teaching context.
2 – 3 pm Introduction to North Island College for All Faculty Jen Wrye 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom This session focuses on the essential things you need to know about NIC and its culture but didn’t know to ask. We’ll look at the structures guiding the institution, the important departments with whom faculty will work, the places to find crucial information to do their jobs, and consider next steps when faced with questions. For new and existing faculty!
3 – 4 pm HHS Q&A and Drop-In Rachel Goodliffe 60 mins Teams Drop In: For Health and Human Services instructors
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024
10 – 11 am Brightspace Jumpstart: Getting Started with Your Digital Course Components Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Come learn to navigate Brightspace’s tools and features, set up your course, and tailor it to your unique requirements. Discover the basics of adding and managing course materials, creating assignments, and fostering effective communication with your students. By the end of this session, you will have a basic understanding of how to get started in Brightspace.
11 – 12 pm HHS Q&A and Drop-In Rachel Goodliffe 60 mins Teams Drop In: For Health and Human Services instructors
12 – 1 pm How Do I Change My Courses as GenAI Impacts Student Learning?  Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom GenAI is making significant waves for everyone. Let’s chat about how to manage the changes already happening with student learning and how to address the impacts of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Be more aware and informed of your next steps.
1:30 – 2:30 pm Unlock Kaltura Virtual Classroom’s Potential: First Time Users or Refresh by Returning Instructors Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Kaltura Virtual Classroom is an integrated into Brightspace web conferencing platform for online, digital and blended courses at NIC including guest speakers, office hours and other instructional activities. Virtual Classroom is part of each Brightspace course accessed via the Kaltura Media Gallery but both instructors and students can create links to a persistent room(s) to use with students and learning situations outside of Brightspace. Come join me in a refresh or getting started with this platform!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
10 – 10:40 am Getting to Know Students: Ideas for Building Meaningful Connections Rosemary Vogt 40 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Come enhance your skills in getting to know your students and build meaningful connections. This session will offer practical strategies for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
11 am – 12 pm Unlock Kaltura Virtual Classroom’s Potential: First Time Users or for Refresh by Returning Instructors Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Kaltura Virtual Classroom is integrated into Brightspace web conferencing platform for online, digital and blended courses at NIC including guest speakers, office hours and other instructional activities – and accessed via the Kaltura Media Gallery. Both instructors and students can create links to a persistent room(s) to use with students and learning situations outside of Brightspace. Come join me in a refresh or getting started with this platform!
1 – 2 pm Drop In: Teaching and Learning Consultations Jen Wrye &
Rosemary Vogt		 60 mins Teams Drop in Time: Join when you can to ask a question or two you have about your course, your teaching and learning plans, assessment ideas etc.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
10 – 10:50 am Two Stage Assessments: Promoting Collaboration and Feedback for Students Natalie Ward 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Are you looking for assessment ideas that promote collaboration and provide timely feedback? Incorporating two-stage assessments into your teaching practice can enhance the way you engage and assess your students. Two stage assessments can work well in many disciplines for both formative assessments and summative evaluations. During the session participants will discuss the applications, benefits and challenges, and also consider educator and learner perspectives.
12 – 12:50 pm Active Engagement Strategies to Enhance Student Engagement and Motivation Rachel Goodliffe 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Join me for an interactive 50-minute workshop where we’ll dive into the world of active learning. In this session, we’ll explore innovative ways to ignite curiosity, boost learner engagement, and transform your teaching. Whether you’re a seasoned instructor or just starting out, this collaborative brainstorming session will leave you with actionable ideas to ramp up student participation.
1 – 2 pm Brightspace Jumpstart: Getting Started with Your Digital Course Components Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom Come learn to navigate Brightspace’s tools and features, set up your course, and tailor it to your unique requirements. Discover the basics of adding and managing course materials, creating assignments, and fostering effective communication with your students. By the end of this session, you will have a basic understanding of how to get started in Brightspace.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
10 – 10:50 am Assessment – Focused, Simple and Aligned Ideas Natalie Ward 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom The challenges of effectively assessing student learning while maintaining a manageable workload for both students and instructors can be daunting! This workshop will provide educators with practical assessment strategies for providing quality learning opportunities aligned to learning outcomes. Participants will discuss ideas for supporting student growth through frequent classroom feedback, assessment wrappers, student metacognition, authentic assessments and much more. Participants will also learn about strategies to empower students in the assessment process by offering meaningful choices and opportunities for self and peer assessment.
12 -1 pm Elevate your Grading and Assessments in Brightspace Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom During this session you’ll learn the steps involved in setting up and managing your Brightspace gradebook effectively. Additionally, you’ll acquire skills needed to develop a range of assessments such as quizzes, assignments, and discussions, while gaining insight on how and where you can offer feedback to students. We’ll explore the full spectrum of Brightspace’s grading tools, encompassing grade schemes, rubrics, and annotations.
2 – 2:50 pm Navigating Minds: Metacognition for Effective Learning Rachel Goodliffe 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom In this engaging session we will unlock the secrets of effective learning through metacognition.  Together, we will explore the fascinating science behind metacognitive processes – the art of thinking about thinking. You can expect to discover actionable ways to cultivate metacognitive habits in the classroom or learning environment. Whether you have experience with metacognition or if the concept is new to you, come and join the discussion as we work to pave the way to deepen student learning and understanding.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
9:30 – 10:20 am Evaluating Learners: How much is Enough? Liesel Knaack 50 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom As instructors, how do we know when enough is enough when it comes to evaluating our students? Sometimes determining if we have too many or too few assessment methods, while still satisfying policy requirements, can be difficult. Join in on the conversation about how to arrive at the sweet spot for your course evaluations and assessments.
11 – 11:40 am Beyond the Test: Innovative Nursing Assessments Rachel Goodliffe 40 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom In this session, we will journey beyond traditional exams and explore alternative approaches to assessment  in nursing programs.  Through the application of real-world scenarios to promote critical thinking, your students will appreciate the relevance and value of the content, key attributes of motivation.  Engage with fellow educators to share best practices and leave with actionable ideas to implement in your own teaching context.
12 – 1 pm How Do I Change My Courses as GenAI Impacts Student Learning?  Liesel Knaack 60 mins Online via Kaltura Virtual Classroom GenAI is making significant waves for everyone. Let’s chat about how to manage the changes already happening with student learning and how to address the impacts of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Be more aware and informed of your next steps.