Upcoming Events – MacPherson Institute

Creating and Using Open Interactive Content using H5P

Oct 23, 2020
11:00AM to 12:00PM

This webinar will introduce participants to H5P – an easy-entry interactive open content creation platform

Exams without Invigilators: Assessment Alternatives

Oct 29, 2020
1:30PM to 2:30PM

Together we will explore ways to measure the learning progress of your students in the absence of face-to-face tools such as testing centers and in-person invigilation.

Creating Open, Online Resources using PressBooks

Nov 2, 2020
11:00AM to 12:00PM

We’ll look at some examples of instructor-created and student-created content using PressBooks and start building your own sandbox resource so you can play and learn.

Exams without Invigilators: Assessment Alternatives

Nov 3, 2020
10:30AM to 11:30AM

Together we will explore ways to measure the learning progress of your students in the absence of face-to-face tools such as testing centers and in-person invigilation.

Live Synchronous Teaching with the Lightboard

Nov 3, 2020
12:00PM to 1:00PM

This Webinar will introduce the Lightboard as a tool for live-synchronous teaching using Zoom or Teams.

Preparing to Teach Online @Mac

Nov 3, 2020
12:00PM to 1:00PM

We'll also look at "Top Tips" for easy entry into online course design, and provide you with the tools to work out what an online week/unit of your course could look like to show how starting small can help build a bigger impact.

Teaching Remotely: Online Testing Best Practices

Nov 6, 2020
12:30PM to 2:00PM

Join us for this edition of our virtual panel series to learn more about online testing best practices.

Improving the Usability of your Avenue Course

Nov 9, 2020
12:00PM to 1:30PM

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn and apply techniques to improve the usability of your Avenue course.

Facilitating Online Discussions

Nov 9, 2020
1:00PM to 2:15PM

Join this interactive webinar to learn effective approaches to facilitate online discussions (synchronously & asynchronously) in both small and large class contexts.

Increasing Student Participation Online

Nov 10, 2020
11:00AM to 12:15PM

Together we will explore learning spaces, content and tool options that can increase efficiency and keep students involved and engaged.

Respondus Monitor Training for McMaster University Instructors & Teaching Staff

Nov 12, 2020
2:00PM to 3:00PM

Learn how LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor protect the integrity of online tests in both proctored and non-proctored environments.

Adapting Experiential & Community Engaged Education for the Remote Context

Nov 17, 2020
11:00AM to 12:30PM

This interactive workshop will explore the different types of Experiential and Community Engaged Education and ways to adapt to the online context.

Adapting Experiential & Community Engaged Education for the Remote Context

Nov 17, 2020
5:00PM to 6:30PM

This interactive workshop will explore the different types of Experiential and Community Engaged Education and ways to adapt to the online context.

Teaching Remotely: Working with Teaching Assistants Effectively

Nov 19, 2020
12:30PM to 2:00PM

Join us for this edition of our virtual panel series to learn more about working with teaching assistants.

Low-tech, High Impact Online Teaching

Nov 23, 2020
11:00AM to 12:00PM

This workshop aims to alleviate online teaching fears and explore how you can craft an engaging, accessible online learning experience through low-tech asynchronous approaches and options around creating and delivering content, building engaging activities, and alternative assessments

Improving the Usability of your Avenue Course

Dec 1, 2020
12:00PM to 1:30PM

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn and apply techniques to improve the usability of your Avenue course.

Teaching Remotely: Graduate Student Supervision and Mentorship

Dec 4, 2020
12:30PM to 2:00PM

Join us for this edition of our virtual panel series to learn more about graduate student supervision.

Increasing Student Participation Online

Dec 10, 2020
1:00PM to 2:15PM

Together we will explore learning spaces, content and tool options that can increase efficiency and keep students involved and engaged.

Facilitating Online Discussions

Dec 11, 2020
10:00AM to 11:15AM

Join this interactive webinar to learn effective approaches to facilitate online discussions (synchronously & asynchronously) in both small and large class contexts