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18th Annual Nipissing Topology Workshop
EventLocationOn CampusStartDateEndDateThe 18th annual Workshop on Recent Advances in Continuum Theory, Dimension Theory, Dynamical Systems, and Applications of Topology (briefly, Nipissing Topology Workshop) will be held at the Nipissing University main campus in North Bay, Ontario, May 15–19, 2023. -
Installation of Dr. Kevin B. Wamsley
EventLocationRobert J. Surtees Athletic CentreStartDateOn behalf of the Nipissing University Board of Governors and the Academic Senate, you are cordially invited to attend the installation of Dr. Kevin B. Wamsley as the seventh President & Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University. -
National Indigenous Peoples Day
EventLocationTipi by the LibraryStartDateEndDateJoin us for tea at the tipi. Drop in between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. -
Introduction to Blackboard Collaborate
EventLocationBlackBoard CollaborateStartDateEndDateFamiliarizing yourself with Blackboard Collaborate prior to your first synchronous session or office hour helpful. In this session, Chris will cover the functions and features of Blackboard Collaborate such as menu navigation, sharing your screen, breakout rooms, and more! -
3-Minute Show & Share – Ed Tech Tools
EventLocationZoomStartDateEndDateNeeding some joy and inspiration for life ‘after’ pandemic teaching? Join us for a 3-minute show and share, an open discussion where anyone can drop in to chat about ed tech tools. -
Designing Accessible Course Materials
EventLocationTeamsStartDateEndDateMicrosoft Office and Blackboard Learn have accessibility tools hiding in plain sight! In this session, Samantha will show you where these tools are, how to use them, and offer other tips for ensuring the content you create is accessible for all learners! -
Introduction to Open Educational Resources (OERs) - Postponed
EventLocationZoomStartDateEndDateAre you interested in learning more about using Open Educational Resources (OERs), teaching and learning materials that are in the public domain? In this session, Kyle will cover the essentials of OERs including what they are, how you can access them, and the benefits of utilizing them in your course. -
Active Learning in Blackboard Collaborate
EventLocationBlackboard CollaborateStartDateEndDateUtilizing the tools in Collaborate to actively engage your students doesn’t have to be hard. In this session, Chris will cover how to use a variety of tools in Collaborate including the chat feature, polling, virtual hand raising, breakout rooms, and more! -
Reflective Teaching & Evaluation
EventLocationZoomStartDateEndDateEngaging in reflective teaching, including the formal and informal student feedback, is invaluable for professional development and improved practice. Join Dr. Sarah Driessens, Manager of eLearning, Britta McBride, and Sarah Pecoskie-Schweir, both online learning partners, for a discussion about the cycle of reflective teaching, how to use learners as partners, and the benefits of being a reflective practitioner. -
Setting Up Your Course Shell in Blackboard
EventLocationBlackboard CollaborateStartDateEndDateSetting up your course shell in Blackboard doesn't have to be tricky! In this session, Chris will cover how you can efficiently set up your course shell, how to add content, and more!