Convergys Lab, John E. Robbins Library
October 2018
Learning Objects
Lunch and Learn Have you a concept in your discipline that is so difficult and complex that students have a hard time grasping it? Sometimes a learning object can provide that clear illustration of how all the parts work together. They can also be programmed to assess how well that concept is being grasped. You might consider providing the concept guidance for a learning object that helps to demonstrate, explain and potentially assess grasp of the concept. One of Manitoba…
Find out more »T22 Moodle Tune Up
Glen Gross, Learning Technology Specialist: Every course you teach at BU kills trees. Text books, essays, and quizzes all contribute to the problem. Do you recycle? Are you green in other areas of your life? Challenging yourself to be paperless could be the single biggest contribution you could personally make to our planet. Learn how to accept and grade assignments using the Moodle Assignment tool. Glen will be on hand for other Moodle questions and adjustments following his presentation. Register…
Find out more »T22 Save Time Marking
Moodle Rubric marking can save you time in marking assignments, giving feedback and securely communicating the results to students. Curt Shoultz will briefly outline the steps, then be on hand to help each participant sort through their own Moodle Rubric marking assignment set up. Please email shoultzc@brandonu.ca to indicate participation.
Find out more »T22 Save Time marking
Moodle Rubric marking can save you time in marking assignments, giving feedback and securely communicating the results to students. in this Take 22 Curt Shoultz will briefly outline the steps, then be on hand to help each participant sort through their own Moodle Rubric marking assignment set up. Please email shoultzc@brandonu.ca to indicate participation.
Find out more »MS Outlook 2016 (Practical Features & Functions)
This internal event is open to Brandon University faculty and staff only, and is not open to the general public. In this brief session, participants will explore practical features and functions for managing email, calendars and contacts in MS Outlook 2016. Workshop Facilitator: Shannon Downey, Administrative Officer to the VP (A & P)
Find out more »Predatory Publishers
For every party there is a party crasher who pretends they belong. In the case of Open Access, there are Predatory Publishers pretending to be real publishers. Come learn more about them.
Find out more »What you need to know in order to Openly Share Research Data
Sharing data can seem complicated. It is also increasingly important to those who fund research. If you need to share your data, this session will provide you with the information and tools you need in order to do so.
Find out more »De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations (1-day workshop) Friday, October 26 (9:00 - 4:00) Convergys Learning Centre, Main Floor - BU Library Facilitated by: Mike Labrun, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Workshop Fee: $50 (Unit Heads are encouraged to cover the cost on behalf of their faculty and staff) The training will explore how anger and violence interplay, including opportunities for self-assessment of personal communication styles. Participants will develop a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond…
Find out more »WordPress Basics
This internal event is open to Brandon University faculty and staff only, and is not open to the general public. This hour and a half session will cover the basics of editing and updating your BU site content using the powerful WordPress content management system. Workshop Facilitator: Craig Cesmystruk, BU Web Content Editor
Find out more »November 2018
WordPress Basics
This internal event is open to Brandon University faculty and staff only, and is not open to the general public. This hour and a half session will cover the basics of editing and updating your BU site content using the powerful WordPress content management system. Workshop Facilitator: Craig Cesmystruk, BU Web Content Editor
Find out more »January 2019
Launch of IRBU: Institutional Repository at Brandon University
Brandon University is gaining an online institutional repository — a place to store and access digital copies of all our important files. From research results to university documents and publications, from journals to theses, there will be a home in the new permanent repository. This is a big improvement for BU, and we're proud to launch it. To celebrate, the John E. Robbins Library & S.J. McKee Archives invite you to enjoy a Wine & Cheese celebration with colleagues. This…
Find out more »February 2019
MS Word 2016 (Practical Features & Functions)
This internal event is open to Brandon University faculty and staff only, and is not open to the general public. In this brief session, participants will be introduced to practical features and functions in MS Word 2016 that can help you create and format documents with ease. Workshop Facilitator: Shannon Downey, Administrative Officer to the VP (A & P)
Find out more »CANCELLED: MS Outlook 2016 (Practical Features & Functions)
This internal event is open to Brandon University faculty and staff only, and is not open to the general public. In this brief session, participants will explore practical features and functions for managing email, calendars and contacts in MS Outlook 2016. Workshop Facilitator: Shannon Downey, Administrative Officer to the VP (A & P)
Find out more »May 2019
Creating Fillable Forms in MS Word 2016
This internal event is open to BU faculty and staff only, and is not open to the general public. In this 1.5 hour workshop, you will learn to create forms in MS Word 2016 that others can fill out electronically. By the end of the session, you will have the opportunity to create a form that includes features such as check boxes, text boxes, date pickers, and drop-down lists. Creating Fillable Forms in MS Word 2016 Friday, May 17 9:30 -…
Find out more »October 2019
WordPress Basics
This internal event is open to Brandon University faculty and staff only, and is not open to the general public. This hour session will cover the basics of editing and updating your BU site content using the powerful WordPress content management system. Workshop Facilitator: Craig Cesmystruk, BU Web Content Editor Accessibility Considerations? If you have an accessibility question or need, please contact Erica Brown at browne@brandonu.ca or (204) 727-7494 in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made. To Register: In…
Find out more »November 2019
Promote Your Event @ BU Events Calendar
THIS INTERNAL WORKSHOP IS AVAILABLE TO BU EMPLOYEES. The BU Events Calendar keeps the campus and broader community up-to-date on all the different events happening on campus. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about how you can make the most of the calendar for your promotion and registration needs. Facilitator: Craig Cesmystruk, BU Web Content Editor Accessibility Considerations? If you have any accessibility needs or questions, please contact Erica Brown at browne@brandonu.ca or (204) 727-7494. To Register: In the field…
Find out more »December 2019
Take 22 – Faculty Come & Go – Open Educational Resources
Come chat with Campus Manitoba's Open Education team. Check out printed copies of Open Educational Resources (OERs), browse the online repository, and learn more about the growing Open Education movement in Manitoba. The Manitoba Open Textbook Initiative was founded in 2015, with the goal of increasing access to post-secondary education through the use of OERs: free, peer-reviewed learning materials that enhance the quality of teaching and learning.
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