Learning Excellence & Innovation department
Events & Workshops
Events and Workshops
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.
FeedbackFruits Tools
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Details: This session will focus on FeedbackFruits’ Interactive Document and Interactive Video tools, highlighting some of the newest features:
- Acai Engagement Assistant to help drive deeper student interaction through questions and discussion prompts
- Rubric Discussion Grading for streamlined evaluation
- Auto-Publishing Grades to save time and reduce manual work
Creating Effective Course Outlines in COMMS Drop-In
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Details: This session is open to faculty. The purpose of the session is to support faculty with creating vocational learning outcomes (VLOs), essential employability skills (EES), course learning outcomes (CLOs), and assessments that align in their course outlines.
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.