New Instructor Sessions

New Faculty Orientation to Teaching: Tues August 27, 2024 (8:30 am- 12:30 pm) – PAST EVENT

To register for one or all of these four sessions, email ctli@nic.bc.ca. The sessions are organized as separate sessions to allow choice but recommended to sign up for all four for a good introduction to essentials of teaching and learning and understanding how to get started for the term. They are part of the Term Start collection of sessions running from Monday, August 26 – Friday, September 6th, 2024. Similar sessions will be offered in future beginning of term times.

Time
Topic
Facilitator
Length
Format
Description
Tuesday, August 27th

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!
Tuesday, August 27th

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.
Tuesday, August 27th

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.
Tuesday, August 27th

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.