Welcome to our professional development series amplifying course excellence. As educators and leaders, we recognize that the pursuit of excellence is an ongoing journey—one that requires innovation, adaptability, and a shared commitment to student success. This series aims to provide practical strategies, insightful discussions, and research-driven approaches that enhance our teaching and learning practices. Through collaboration and continuous learning, we strengthen our ability to inspire, engage, and support our students and one another.
| Date: April 11th, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Subject: XPAA Location: Virtual CRN: 90045 Hour(s): 1 Title: Immersions series 3 – Assess: assignments Course #:209 | Description: To thrive in today’s teaching environment, educators must adapt by developing meaningful assessments that track student progress and measure the effectiveness of their instruction. Join this insightful webinar to explore effective strategies for assessing assignments in Brightspace D2L courses. |
| Date: April 18th, 2025 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 noon | Subject: XPAA Location: Virtual Hour(s): 1 CRN: 90052 Course #: 247 Title: Maximizing Efficiency: Transitioning a 16-Week College Course to 8 Weeks | Description: This professional development session will explore the process of transforming a traditional 16-week course into a compressed 8-week format. The shift from a longer course timeline to a shorter, more intensive structure presents unique challenges and opportunities for both instructors and students. This workshop will provide practical strategies, tools, and frameworks to help instructors redesign course content, delivery methods, and assessments while maintaining academic rigor and student engagement. |
| Date: April 25th, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Subject: XPDE Location: Virtual CRN: 90046 Course #: 210 Hour(s): 1 Title: Immersions Series 4 – Assess: Discussions | Description: Use the discussions tool in your course to encourage users to share thoughts on course material with their peers. You can set up forums and topics for users to ask questions, discuss course content and assignments, and work together in assigned groups and sections. Join this insightful webinar to explore effective strategies for assessing discussions in Brightspace D2L courses. |
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