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Listed below are the upcoming Professional Development Activities Algonquin College is offering.
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Hybrid PD 09F, Orientation for new Part-Time Teachers (10W), PD Workshops 09F, PeopleSoft Training,
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Hybrid Course PD Part 1: Hybrid Model/Design and Learner Engagement
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This 2-hour experience is an abridged version of 4 different PD sessions that were offered in May-June 2009 (Overview of Hybrid Models at Algonquin, Designing a Hybrid course, and Learner Engagement face-to-Face and Online).
This session is designed for faculty who did not participate in the above PD sessions.
By the end of this session, you will have had the opportunity to (1) examine some best practice models of hybrids at Algonquin using a tool called “What Colour is Your Hybrid?”, (2) use a Course Profile tool that helps identify the strengths and challenges in the course you are re-designing, (3) select a model for you hybrid course, and (4) examine a variety of ways to engage learners face-to-face and online.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
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9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Hybrid Course PD Part 2: Tips/Tools/Strategies for Course Implementation, Designing & Managing Assessments
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This 2-hour experience is an abridged version of 4 different PD sessions that were offered in May-June 2009 (Course Implementation Face-to-Face and Online, and Assessing Learning Face-to-Face and Online).
This session is designed for faculty who did not participate in the above PD sessions.
By the end of this session, you will have had the opportunity to (1) examine a variety of tips/tools/strategies for helping learners get off to a strong start, (2) explore tools and strategies for identifying and supporting learners at risk, (3) use a checklist that evaluates the alignment of assessments with the course curriculum, and (4) explore a variety of traditional and authentic assessments for the face-to-face and online learning environments.
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Tuesday, December 01, 2009
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Hybrid PD for Part-Time Teachers
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This session is designed for part-time faculty who will teach an already-designed hybrid course. During this session you will have an opportunity to (1) review some best practice examples of hybrid course designs at Algonquin College, (2) explore ways you can help learners get off to a strong start in their hybrid course, (3) examine a variety of ways to create active in-class/online/out-of-class learning environments, and (4) explore tips and strategies for managing/grading /providing feedback on assessments.
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Monday, December 14, 2009
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6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Creating Positive Learning Environments
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NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FOR NEW PART-TIME TEACHERS. This 3 hour workshop explores ways teachers can establish and maintain positive learning environments for college learners. Tips and strategies for getting "off on the right foot" and dealing with disruptive behaviour will be shared. College guidelines related to student behaviour will be identified and reviewed. There will be an opportunity for participants to raise questions and issues of interest to them.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Saturday, December 19, 2009
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9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Wednesday, January 06, 2010
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
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1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Finding Your Way at Algonquin
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NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FOR NEW PART-TIME TEACHERS. This three hour workshop introduces faculty to the two distinct, yet intertwined worlds at Algonquin: our physical campus and our digital world. The primary goal of this workshop is not to show participants where everything can be found, but rather to introduce them to the tools that help Algonquin employees "Find their way." The orientation will place greater emphasis on those things that will be helpful to faculty in their daily work and interactions with the students, including general information about Occupational Health and Safety. The workshop will include an introduction to the College's operational structure, a walk-through of a typical e-classroom set-up, and a participant-focused Q&A session.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
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9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Saturday, January 09, 2010
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
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9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Getting Started with Blackboard
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NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FOR NEW PART-TIME TEACHERS. Blackboard is the course management system used to support learning at Algonquin College. Hands on activities in this workshop will allow participants to log into the system and set up basic system features that enable communication, collaboration and document sharing. College expectations concerning the use of Blackboard as well as where to go for help will also be covered.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
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1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Monday, December 21, 2009
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Teaching is More Than Talking
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NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FOR NEW PART-TIME TEACHERS. This three hour workshop explores what teachers can do to help college students learn. Participants will identify conditions that support successful learning, locate resources that help to expand their teaching tool kits and consider the strengths and drawbacks of a number of different learning activities. Tips for promoting active learning will be explored.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Saturday, December 19, 2009
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1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Thursday, January 07, 2010
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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The Nuts and Bolts of Evaluation
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NOTE: THIS SESSION IS FOR NEW PART-TIME TEACHERS. This three hour workshop introduces faculty to the process of evaluating learner performance in an outcome-based environment. Strategies and tools for designing and managing assessments as well as reporting the results are explored.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Tuesday, January 05, 2010
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Saturday, January 09, 2010
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9:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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Advanced PowerPoint Makeovers – What is the current research telling us?
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This session is designed for faculty who have been using some of the advanced features of PowerPoint (adding sound, video, links, graphics, and pictures) and want to improve their use as a learning tool. During the workshop you will assess a sample of your slides against criteria (e.g., are they engaging, stimulate deep learning, and increase retention of what was learned?) and re-design them to meet these. You will experiment with some of Microsoft’s new 2007 PowerPoint templates. Bring a sample of your slides (on a flash drive or on your N drive).
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Podcasting for Instructors: Beyond the Basics
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Thinking about creating your own podcasts to support learning for your students? This hands-on session will focus on podcast creation using Audacity. There will also be a chance to view examples of podcasts and to discuss ideas for use of podcasts as supportive learning activities. Prequisites: basic understanding of what podcasting is and previous experience downloading and listening to podcasts.
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Thursday, December 03, 2009
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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PowerPoint Lab
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This open, hands-on workshop is designed to support faculty who want to work on the PowerPoint makeovers they started in the previously held Basic and Advanced workshops.
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Thursday, December 03, 2009
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9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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PeopleSoft Orientation: PeopleSoft 101 for Purchasing
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If you are new to the College, have had a position change or simply need a refresher course, Purchasing will provide you with the tools you need to navigate comfortably in the world of PeopleSoft and our policies and procedures. You will receive hands on training on placing orders. You will also learn policies and guidelines you should be aware of, and where to get information on anything related to Purchasing at the College.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
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10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
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Monday, December 07, 2009
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10:30 AM
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12:00 PM
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