Course Schedule

We will be meeting Wednesdays from 6:00pm – 8:00pm on BigBlueButton at https://bigblue1.tru.ca/b/bre-779-fah (opens in new tab).

Drop-in help sessions start September 18, 2023 and will run each Monday from 4:00pm – 5:00pm until November 20, 2023 on BigBlueButton at https://bigblue1.tru.ca/b/bre-779-fah

Date Topic Primary
Facilitator
Assignment
Sept. 13 Introduction to course design and expectations; introduction to WordPress and portfolio setup; introduction to alternative assessment. Jamie, Brenna, and Melanie
Sept. 20 Why teach with technology?
Ethical issues and considerations. Questions about using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Jamie, Brenna, and Melanie
Sept. 27 Engaging with technology and accessible practice Jamie
Oct. 4 Design Strategies for PowerPoint Presentations Melanie
Oct. 11 Teaching philosophy with technology: blending pedagogy and practice Brenna
Oct. 18 Teaching philosophy working period: reflective practice, drafting, and Q&A Jamie, Brenna, and Melanie Self-evaluation #1 due
Oct. 25 Designing and Organizing Your Moodle Course Melanie Teaching philosophy due
Nov. 1 Giving and receiving feedback (Slido, H5P, audio/video feedback) Jamie, Brenna, and Melanie
Nov. 8 Learning (for) Fun: TwineJamie
Nov. 15 Portfolio working period: participant questions for the facilitators Jamie, Brenna, and Melanie
Nov. 22 Show and Tell: choose one thing you built this term that you’d like to share with your colleagues You! Course portfolio and self-evaluation #2 due.

Slide Decks

Slide decks will be posted below after each week’s session.