Writing effective multiple-choice items, particularly those that require students to integrate, apply and synthesize course concepts, is challenging. In this workshop, we will explore strategies to create multiple-choice questions that are fair, unambiguous, and strongly linked to your course learning outcomes. Participants will review principles of good test construction to help when developing or refining...

Camtasia is a powerful recording and editing software that is made available to Faculty through MyNC. In this webinar we will explore Camtasia’s ability to create interactive course video that could include: quizzing and surveys, hyperlinks to websites, resources, or media and an embedded table of contents. We shall also cover how to save and...

Do you have questions about specific Blackboard features or would you like to chat about how to use Blackboard to better support your teaching this fall? Register for this virtual drop-in session, and join us online anytime between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. to meet one-on-one with a CAE staff member. Please arrive with specific questions...

Developing a hybrid course that combines face-to-face and online components offers an opportunity to engage students with the best aspects of both teaching formats. In this unstructured sandbox session, you are welcome to drop in to discuss your hybrid course. During this time, we can assist with determining course structure, identifying effective teaching strategies for...

Join faculty, staff and administrators from across several Western Region colleges to discuss some of the latest thought-provoking research in teaching and learning. Meet virtually with educators from across Ontario using the Collaborate web-conferencing platform to discuss your insights and reactions to the following resource: Ben-Shahar, Tal & Habashi, A. (2021). The future of happiness...