Learning Excellence & Innovation department
Events & Workshops
Events and Workshops
Creating Effective Course Outlines in COMMS 3
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Details: Master the art of developing well-structured course outlines using COMMS 3. This workshop focuses on creating outlines that ensure alignment between vocational learning outcomes (VLOs), essential employability skills (EES), course learning outcomes (CLOs), and assessments. This workshop will provide practical guidance on creating course outlines that reflect academic standards and support student success.
Course Update / Review Cycle – Master Course Writers
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Details: Updating a Master Course soon?
Join us for a short, practical workshop on Northern College’s course update and review cycle.
Think of a Master Course as a complete teaching package—ready for any instructor with subject expertise to step in and deliver a high-quality online, in-person, or hybrid course.
We will cover:
- Lesson plans, assessments, and activities
- Blackboard setup that meets NC standards
- Textbooks, LTIAs, and resource links
- The NC Course Quality Checklist and how to apply it
- A flexible, descriptive-not-prescriptive checklist to guide your course development
Whether you are building, updating, or just curious—this session is for you!
COMMS Review Drop-In
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Details: This is an open session to provide support regarding navigating and using the latest version of COMMS!
Program Review Drop-In
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Details: This session is open to support the review and updating of course outlines using COMMS 3, including ensuring alignment between vocational learning outcomes (VLOs), essential employability skills (EES), course learning outcomes (CLOs), and assessments.
Inspiring Collaboration'25 Learning Symposium
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Details: This year’s all-day virtual event will continue with its goal of bringing our northern communities together: building relationships, fostering collaboration opportunities, and creating a space for positive conversations about topics that are important to everyone. Together, we will move the NORTH forward!
This event will focus on offering engaging workshops and panel discussions with industry experts in the following areas:
- Sustainability
- Indigenous Culture
- Business, Economics, & Industry
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Education Topics
- Health Care
FACULTY – This is your Professional Development Day.
STAFF – Please speak with your manager about attending.
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Inspiring Collaboration 2023
Contact Us
If you have an upcoming workshop or event to share with staff and faculty, please email leid@northern.on.ca or complete the Professional Development Workshop Planning form.