This hour is reserved for YOU and your questions. Any topics related to teaching and learning and/or teaching with technology, we’re here to support and assist you. During this session, the Instructional Design Team will host informal Office Hours. The Zoom session will have 3 breakout rooms, and you can come and go throughout…
This workshop will explore some of the several metaverses that currently exist. We will discuss the differences, specialties, and where to find them. We will compare ways to access a metaverse from using a computer, low-cost headsets, or high-end systems.
The ubiquitous action camera is a compact and versatile device. But do the myriad of settings and options leave you frustrated and scratching your head? Give your scalp a break and join us for an informative session to take the guesswork out of operating this camera. We’ll discuss: Action Camera Anatomy Optimal system settings Recording…
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the education system in Canada and around the world received an unexpected shock as schools, colleges and universities closed and people began working and learning from home. As faculty, instructors, students, administrators, policy-makers and funders, we learned a lot. But what can we expect in the future?…
The CETL Instructional Design Team as has created learning projects that have been presented at large conferences on a national and international stage, described in published articles, analyzed for research, and furthered the scholarship of teaching and learning for many WesternU faculty. Some designs are more complex than others, but all with the goal of…
This holiday season has never been easier to find affordable options to enter into the 3D world. Be it 3D printing or VR immersion, gift with guidance from our experienced 3D staff. In this session we will discuss consumer considerations when buying 3D printers and virtual reality headsets. For as little as $200, you can…
Join CETL for a full day of EdTech training for teaching and learning! Each session is a 30-minute BURST of exactly what you need to know to utilize that specific technology in and out of the classroom. It's an ALL-DAY event designed to support YOU! Topics include: Learning Management Systems Audience Response Systems (TopHat) Mediasite…
Dr. White will offer a brief overview of simple steps to get started with podcasting for your learners. She provides tips, tricks and lessons learned that demystify the podcasting process. Her goal is to ensure any educator feels confident enough to create their own content. Expect a 30-minute talk followed by Q&A time.
Grab a bagel and join this (now HyFlex: in-person and online workshop) to learn--and experience--several strategies to help pull knowledge out of students’ brains. We will cover 13 retrieval strategies, related research, and play with various Edtech tools that help encourage these practices in the classroom. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptop or a…
Let's open the lid and see what's inside the toolbox of tomorrow's educator. During this engaging presentation, we'll explore the world of AI tools through the lens of a handyman's trusty toolbox. Just like a skilled craftsman, educators possess an array of tools at their disposal, and AI is the ultimate addition to their toolkit!…