Learning Excellence and Innovation Department

Professional Development Resources

Foxit PhantomPDF Training
Transforming Teaching and Learning with UDL - Recording
Transforming Teaching and Learning with UDL - PowerPoint

College Wide Academic Faculty - Welcome Back

Information and presentations from August 24, 2020
Faculty In-Service Training from August 26, 2020

Academic integrity

Test/Exam Cover Page
AI Import Guide
Respondus LockDown Browser
A-24 Academic Integrity Policy
A-24 PR-1 Academic Integrity Procedure

Faculty Connect

Faculty Connect User Guide

COMMS

COMMS Login
COMMS Information
Process Map
COMMS Training
Course Template with Instructions
Completed Course Outline Example
Course Section Information Example

IT Help

IT Help Need help connecting to the college Network, Citrix, Blackboard, Collaborate or Email? Please send an email to ITHelp@northern.on.ca or call 705-235-3211 ext 7000.

Please note that our normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. All emails received outside of these hours will be responded to within a 24 hour period when possible.

Blackboard Learn & Blackboard Collaborate

Blackboard Learn

Blackboard Learn - Basics Online Training
Blackboard Learn - Beyond the Basics Online Training

Blackboard Collaborate

Introduction to Blackboard Collaborate
Creating Blackboard Collaborate Sessions
Blackboard Collaborate – Basic “How-To” Guides
Using Breakout Groups

Blackboard Logins

Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Collaborate

Additional Resources

Blackboard Test Generator
Blackboard Support Instructors
Blackboard Support Students
Master Course Guidelines

Archived

Blackboard: Fall 2019 Courses and Beyond

College Wide Rubrics

Using College Wide Rubrics

Adding/Editing College Wide Rubrics

PowerPoint Template

Templates

Master Template for PowerPoint

Online Teaching & Meeting Tools

Respondus LockDown Browser

Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor – LIVE TRAINING
What is Respondus LockDown Browser
How to Set Up Respondus LockDown Browser
Respondus LockDown Browser – Student Perspective
Checking the Dashboard for LDB

Microsoft Teams

How to Set Up MS Teams
MS Teams Online

Resources

Tool Kit - Set Up an Online Course
10 Tips for Online Teaching
Alternative Teaching Strategies
Teaching with Google Docs
Emergency Remote Instruction Checklist
Taking Tests Securely

Contact North/Adobe Connect

Adobe Connect - eClasses YouTube
Contact North Teach Online
Moving Courses Online as a Result of the Pandemic
Develop an Online Course Effectively

EdTech Tools - Engaging Students

Extend Technology Tool Kit
Tools for Video, Polling & Student Engagement

Bring Your Own Device

Information

Northern College’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program is mandatory for all students.
Device Requirements
BYOD FAQ
Student BYOD Policy #IT-2
Student BYOD Procedure #IT-2 PR-1
IT & Network Terms of Use Procedure #IT-3 PR-1
IT & Network Terms Of Use Policy #IT-3

Online Webinars

Links

• Coming to Grips with Teaching Online – The Key Ideas of Engaged Learning
• Working with a Template to Design your Course and Overcome the Common Mistakes of Online Teaching
• How to Engage Online Learners in Authentic Assessment
• Assessing Technical Competencies in Trades and Applied Subjects
• Reduce Cheating In The Online Classroom

Online Assessment

Resources

So You Think You Need an Exam?
Alternative Assessments for Digital Delivery
Options for Sharing Feedback - Coming soon
Blackboard Tests - Best Practices - Coming soon
Alternative Assessments Guide - Coming soon

Software

Links

AutoDesk Software Download
Bentley Software Download
Installing WoodWorks
Respondus
SAFI

Teaching Strategies

Resources

Assessments
Best Practices in Teaching
Learning Styles
Rubrics Teaching Online

Course Development

Resources

General Information
Lesson Plans
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
Indigenous Content
Universal Design for Learning
Quality Matters Rubric
Intersection of UDL and Quality Matters

Additional Resources

Copyright Clearance Form
How to Print
Video Booking Form