Thank you, amazing CapU faculty for showing up, sharing, connecting and making the Teaching & Learning Symposium 2024 a resounding success!

Click here for a recap, pictures and links to the keynote speakers’ slides.  



In the words of a recent participant: “The best three days of my life!” The ISW is an internationally recognized 3-day intensive teaching and learning workshop that supports new and seasoned instructors in lesson planning, delivery, and evaluation in a peer-based, safe, and fun environment facilitated by our educational developers.

In-Person at the Lonsdale Campus

Tuesday Aug 13 – Thursday Aug 15, 2024

9am to 4pm

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New faculty beginning their teaching at CapU in Fall 2024 are invited to this orientation hosted by the CTE. Come to meet now colleagues and stay to learn more about the student body and the teaching support available to you as you begin your career at CapU.  

In-Person at North Vancouver Main Campus

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024

9am to 3pm

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With the opening of the Squamish Campus in Fall 2024, this is an exciting time for CapU. All faculty teaching at the Squamish Campus in 2024-2025 are invited to attend this orientation to learn more about the facility, classrooms, and services and supports available to support your teaching. More details will be published in the August Newsletter but register now to hold your spot and ensure you receive all updates regarding this all-day orientation. 

In-Person at Squamish Campus

Wednesday Aug 28, 2024

9am to 3pm

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With the beginning of a new academic year, this is your chance to re-connect with the CapU community. Join us for this all-day re-fresh and re-engage learning opportunity: short workshops throughout the day geared to helping you jump right back into your teaching. More details will be published in the August Newsletter but register now to hold your spot and ensure you receive all updates regarding this all-day orientation. 

North Vancouver Main Campus

Thursday Aug 29, 2024

9am to 4pm

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Gradebook 

As we move through our Summer 2024 sessions – make sure your Gradebook is configured based on the Evaluation Profile located in your syllabus. Review the Gradebook documentation here - Topic: Gradebook Setup | Faculty Introduction to eLearn | Capilano University eLearn (capu.ca) 

Video 

Are you using video for your assignments? Remember that students should be using Kaltura – they should not be uploading video files directly to eLearn. 

Student Digital Ambassadors have created resources for students located here - Student Digital Ambassador (capilanou.ca) 

Groups 

Groups are a great way to get students to work together on assignments and projects. You can review our documentation here to get an overview of how-to set Groups - Topic: Groups | Faculty Introduction to eLearn | Capilano University eLearn (capu.ca) 

Mobile App for eLearn 

Recommend to your students not to use the mobile app when completing assignments or quizzes. For a better experience, students should use a laptop or desktop computer for these type of tasks. The mobile app is optimized for reading content, watching videos, and listening to audio in your course. The CapU eLearn App - Capilano University 

Instructional Skills Workshop

Aug 13-15, 2024: 9am to 4pm

Academic Integrity: Procedures, Strategies, Applications

Aug 20, 2024: 9:00-10:30am 

New Faculty Orientation

Aug 27, 2024: 9am to 3pm

Squamish All-Faculty Orientation

Aug 28, 2024: 9am to 3pm. 

Fall Re-Fresh and Re-Engage Day

Aug 29, 2024: 9am to 4pm. 

Upcoming Conferences and Symposia 

Digital Pedagogy Institute Online - Aug 13-15, 2024

International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Annual Conference – Oct 28-31, 2024: French Lick, Indiana. 

Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education Annual Conference – Nov 10-14, 2024: Chicago. 

Events – BCcampus 

Explore recordings of past workshops and seminars and register for upcoming ones!

Looking for a workshop or a faculty learning community on a specific topic? Interested in professional development for your department?

Contact us at cte@capilanou.ca! 

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We are also available for 1:1 consultations, in-person and virtually.

Drop by Fir 402 Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

or reach out to book a specific time from the link below. 

Book your appointment now!