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TLC Workshops

TLC Workshops are supported by the Teaching and Learning Centre's Educational Developers and offer participants a variety of programs based on their teaching and learning interests and needs.

While workshops are designed primarily for members of the University community engaged in teaching-related practices, other members of Ontario Tech may enroll in our workshops as part of their professional development.

Registration for Fall 2024 workshops is open! If you have any workshop-related questions, contact the TLC at teachingandlearning@ontariotechu.ca.

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Workshop Schedule

November

  • Alternative Grading Strategies - Wednesday November 20, 1 pm - 2 pm

    Date: Wednesday November 20, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Facilitators: Kaitlyn Watson, Miranda Varricchio

    Engage with a variety of alternative grading methods such as contract grading, mastery grading, and ungrading. Learn about their practical applications in a variety of educational contexts and discuss the benefits and challenges for both instructors and students alike.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Compare various alternative grading strategies to use in various contexts.
    • Describe the benefits and challenges of implementing alternative grading strategies for instructors and students.
    • Apply an alternative grading approach for both low- and high-stakes assessments.
  • EDI and Inclusive Design in Open Educational Resources - Thursday November 21, 11 am - 12 pm

    Date: Thursday November 21, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Facilitator: Pranjal Saloni

    In this workshop, we will explore the intersection of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) with the open education movement, and examine the potential of open educational resources (OER) to address disparities in learner access.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Evaluate open educational resources and practices as tools to reduce barriers to learning.
    • Apply principles of EDI and inclusive design to create accessible open resources and practices.

December

  • Hands-On with Pressbooks and H5P - Tuesday December 3, 11 am - 12 pm

    Date: Tuesday December 3, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Facilitator: Pranjal Saloni

    Note: This workshop is designed for participants with prior knowledge of Pressbooks and H5P.

    This workshop will provide a deeper understanding of Pressbooks and H5P by shifting from theory to hands-on practice. This session is designed to give you the chance to experiment with both tools, and start crafting your own interactive resources. You will leave this session with your first interactive elements ready for use, along with a better understanding of how to leverage these tools to enhance learning and engagement.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Evaluate different H5P content types as tools to boost learner interaction and engagement.
    • Design, develop, and integrate interactive H5P activities into Pressbooks to create engaging educational resources.
    • Produce a polished, professional-quality resource tailored to meet educational goals.

How to Access TLC Workshops: 

You will receive calendar invitations with links to your chosen workshops after completing the registration form.

Workshops are 60 minutes in length and are delivered online via Google Meet at the listed dates and times.