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Humanizing the Online Space- Addressing Intercultural Barriers

Kootnay Centre KC 228A- College of the Rockies, Cranbrook Cranbrook, Canada +1 more

Creating a welcoming learning environment to foster a sense of inclusivity, Acceptance and Power. The workshop will cover self-introduction videos. It will explore culturally responsive teaching practices such as using surveys, videos, and forums to promote cross-cultural collaboration and improve understanding. And it will review ways to use glossary activities and global media and examples to help […]

Creating Space for Student Interaction and Parallel Discussion-Addressing Intercultural Barriers

Kootnay Centre KC 228A- College of the Rockies, Cranbrook Cranbrook, Canada +1 more

Supporting diverse learning preferences through various forms of communication, promoting Freedom, Acceptance, and Fun. The workshop will review the use of digital backchannels and parallel discussions, collaborative conversations, interactive notes, and formative assessments for enabling the inclusion of diverse perspectives. Students who feel self-conscious about speaking aloud can more comfortably express their ideas and engage in more […]

Streamlining Assessment with Rubrics and Peer Assessment with Workshop Activity-Addressing Intercultural Barriers

Kootnay Centre KC 228A- College of the Rockies, Cranbrook Cranbrook, Canada +1 more

Clearly designed assessments and activities can work to support Power and Safety through student confidence and empowerment and collaboration and reflection. Performance issues arise in cross-cultural groups primarily because of language barriers and a lack of familiarity with cultural norms. Therefore, it's important to design activities in a collaborative manner. This workshop will explore the use of Moodle tools […]

Using Choice and Restrictions to Promote Engagement-Addressing Intercultural Barriers

Kootnay Centre KC 228A- College of the Rockies, Cranbrook Cranbrook, Canada +1 more

Increasing opportunities for both Freedom and Fun by engaging in student choice models while maintaining learners' sense of Safety and Power. This workshop will demonstrate using eLearning tools to provide student choice across a range of learning aspects including assessment type, timing, and evaluation. The workshop also explores how using the choice and restriction settings helps to […]

Creating Space for Student Interaction and Parallel Discussion-Addressing Intercultural Barriers

Kootnay Centre KC 228A- College of the Rockies, Cranbrook Cranbrook, Canada +1 more

Supporting diverse learning preferences through various forms of communication, promoting Freedom, Acceptance, and Fun. The workshop will review the use of digital backchannels and parallel discussions, collaborative conversations, interactive notes, and formative […]

Humanizing the Online Space- Addressing Intercultural Barriers

Kootnay Centre KC 228A- College of the Rockies, Cranbrook Cranbrook, Canada +1 more

Creating a welcoming learning environment to foster a sense of inclusivity, Acceptance and Power. The workshop will cover self-introduction videos. It will explore culturally responsive teaching practices such as using surveys, videos, and forums to promote cross-cultural collaboration and improve understanding. And it will review ways to use glossary activities and global media and examples to help […]

Using Choice and Restrictions to Promote Engagement-Addressing Intercultural Barriers

Kootnay Centre KC 228A- College of the Rockies, Cranbrook Cranbrook, Canada +1 more

Increasing opportunities for both Freedom and Fun by engaging in student choice models while maintaining learners' sense of Safety and Power. This workshop will demonstrate using eLearning tools to provide student choice across a range of learning aspects including assessment type, timing, and evaluation. The workshop also explores how using the choice and restriction settings helps to […]

Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW)

College of The Rockies Cranbrook Campus 2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC, Canada

The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a four-day intensive program designed to strengthen instructors' skills in student-centred teaching through practical opportunities for evidence-based teaching practice. Mixing facilitated workshop sessions with instructional tasks, the workshop is designed to build skills and confidence as well as enabling participants to learn from and foster partnerships with colleagues from […]

Streamlining Assessment with Rubrics and Peer Assessment with Workshop Activity-Addressing Intercultural Barriers

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Clearly designed assessments and activities can work to support Power and Safety through student confidence and empowerment and collaboration and reflection. Performance issues arise in cross-cultural groups primarily because of language barriers and a lack of familiarity with cultural norms. Therefore, it's important to design activities in a collaborative manner. This workshop will explore the use of Moodle tools […]

Fall Welcome and New Faculty Orientation

College of The Rockies Cranbrook Campus 2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC, Canada

All faculty are welcome to this day-long event equips new and returning instructors with strategies for the upcoming academic year through various activities and sessions. Register Now Event Schedule TIME Session Speaker(s) 8:30-9:00 AM Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:30 AM Welcome and Territory Acknowledgement, Introductions Robin Hicks, Shaun Longstreet and the ITL Team 9:30-10:00 AM Teaching at COTR […]

Quick Start: Preparing Your Upcoming Courses

College of The Rockies Cranbrook Campus 2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC, Canada

Register Now Step into the 'new year' with a quick course refresh. This dynamic workshop provides options for quick exploration and implementation of effective strategies for your fall classroom (in-person […]

Event Series Orientation to COTROnline/Moodle

Orientation to COTROnline/Moodle

Kootnay Centre KC 228A- College of the Rockies, Cranbrook Cranbrook, Canada +1 more

Moodle, or COTROnline, is the College of the Rockies Learning Management System (LMS). LMS platforms allow you to create and deliver personalized learning environments for your students. This session introduces […]