PD Highlights

Professional Development for April and May

Many professional development activities are taking place this spring. Some of these events include:

Conferences
Orientation
Programs
Webinars
Workshops

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Conferences

Kaleidoscope 2009: May 11- 13
Algonquin College's annual professional development conference features speakers and workshops of interest to all College employees.

This is IT: May 20 - 22
This conference is a province-wide annual event focusing on the application of educational technology. 


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Orientation

Orientation to Teaching at the College - Part-time Faculty

TARGET AUDIENCE: Part-Time faculty who are brand new to teaching at Algonquin College, or haven't taught at the College in the past 2 years.
Find Out More About This Program

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Programs

Faculty Cyber Connections: Multiple Choice Tests - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
May 11 - June 5
Faculty Cyber Connections is designed for faculty wishing to advance their teaching practice by working collaboratively with faculty across the Eastern Region colleges. It contributes to the achievement of a learning network across the Region. The design of the program enables participants to experience learning using technology.

This online module provides tips and guidelines for planning multiple-choice tests and for writing sound test items.

Registration Deadline: April 29

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Webinars

EASI Online Webinars

EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) provides online training on accessible information technology for persons with disabilities. The Centre for Student Disabilities subscribes to their webinars and invites you to benefit from this training.

April Webinars

Eastern Managing the Assistive Technology Process: The Nontech Guide for Disability Service Providers ( A 4-part tuition-based series)
April 21, 28 at 2 PM
May 12 and 19 at 2 PM

Eastern Illinois Functional Web Accessibility Evaluator 1.0 and Best Practices for Accessibility
April 23 at 2 PM

To Participate: Go to http://easi.cc/member/

username: webinar
password: member2008

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Workshops

:: Microsoft Office (Beginner and Intermediate)

:: PeopleSoft Orientation

:: COMMS Café

Find Out More About These Sessions