During the pandemic, many of us are spending a lot of time at home. This series teaches sustainable activities you can do from or near home to stay well and connected to nature.

In this webinar, professional wild food educator and herbalist Karen Stephenson will speak about foraging. Learn the basic tenets of foraging and how some plants are not only edible but medicinal as well. Safety and sustainability issues will also be addressed.

Stay tuned for Part 3: Harvesting Wild Food--Preserving, Storing, and How to Use Your Foraged Foods

Register here: https://bit.ly/3cuJrX6

Presenter: Teaching Commons

This workshop will take participants through the phases of creating and grading assessments in the quiz tool. Topics will include:

• setting up questions in the various formats
• setting the timing settings of the quiz
• setting up special access times for specific students writing at a different time or who are allowed extra time to write
• previewing the quiz as the students will see it
• viewing the results and statistics of the quiz
• grading any questions that were not automatically graded
• making the grades available to students

Register for Zoom workshop (link will be sent out the morning of the workshop) at https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3548557.

The session will be recorded.

Presenter: University Library

As you transition to an online learning environment, the Library's resources and services can continue as an integral component of your course. Join us as four of Lakehead's librarians bring you through some of the dynamic and fully customizable online resources for your teaching.

Register for Zoom workshop (link will be sent out the morning of the workshop) at https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3548556.

The session will be recorded. 

Presenter: Teaching Commons

This workshop will take a deeper dive into some of the tools introduced in the essentials workshop and introduce course tools that promote collaboration, aid in grading and feedback, and monitor student progress. Topics will include: 

• creating groups
• associating groups with the assignment and discussion tools
• creating rubrics
• grading students with rubrics
• checking user progress to see how students are progressing through and interacting with your online course

Register for Zoom workshop (link will be sent out the morning of the workshop) at https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3548555.

The session will be recorded. 

Presenter: Teaching Commons

This session will provide an overview of the learning environment and how to use the various tools in myCourselink/D2L to effectively structure your online site to simplify class management and enrich course experiences for students.

Please register for Zoom workshop (link will be sent out the morning of the workshop) at https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3548554.

The session will be recorded. 

Presenter: Technology Services Centre

This session explores some of Zoom’s features that can be used to augment your teaching. We'll cover breakout rooms, polling, and some other handy features to help you on your way to an engaging Zoom session.

Please register for Zoom workshop (link will be sent out the morning of the workshop) at https://libcal.lakeheadu.ca/event/3548553.

The session will be recorded.

This information session has been rescheduled to May 26 (Day Session) and May 27 (Evening Session).

Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. The presentations will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

During the event, you will receive important information on the following topics:

• The compulsory Math Content Exam for all BEd students
• The planning, preparation and expectations associated with your teaching placements
• Information on your class schedule and the registration process in the two-year BEd program

Sustainability in the Time of COVID-19 Series: Part 1 How To Grow Microgreens Indoors

During the pandemic many of us are spending a lot of time at home. This series teaches sustainable activities you can do from home to stay well and connected to nature.

Did you know you can grow microgreens, packed with nutrients, in less than two weeks, and with limited materials?

In this online webinar, you will learn everything you need to know in order to grow microgreens at home, including the materials needed and tips for success. This webinar is great for anyone who does not have access to an outdoor garden plot, has a limited amount of space to grow indoors, or simply wants to grow microgreens.

This webinar is organized by the Office of Sustainability and will be led by Keri Pidgen-Welyki, Lakehead Greenhouse Manager.

Please email coordinator.sustainability@lakeheadu.ca to register.

During this event, you will receive important information on the following topics:

• The compulsory Math Content Exam for all BEd students
• The planning, preparation and expectations associated with your teaching placements
• Information on your class schedule and the registration process in the two-year BEd program

The Zoom link will be sent to all students entering YR1 of the two-year BEd Professional Program.

We look forwarding to having you join us!

During this event, you will receive important information on the following topics:

• The compulsory Math Content Exam for all BEd students
• The planning, preparation and expectations associated with your teaching placements
• Information on your class schedule and the registration process in the two-year BEd program

The Zoom invitation will be sent to all students entering YR1 of the two-year BEd Professional Program.

We look forwarding to having you join us!