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SUMMARY:Course Planning and Assessment ADED 0135 (prerequisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:Course Planning and Assessment is a course about how to plan courses and assess learning outcomes\, particularly for adults. It is concerned with designing learning systematically by considering learners\, content\, intended learning outcomes\, learning tasks\, pacing\, appropriate expectations\, instructional strategies\, and assessment. \n\n\n\nCourse Planning and Assessment will be useful for people who want to plan workshops as well as for those who want to plan a formal educational course\, whether it be a new course or a course that has an existing course outline. It will cover the theory behind planning and present a number of models for course design. \n\n\n\nAs part of this course\, learners will develop a learning assessment plan that includes a variety of strategies and tools. Learners will plan an actual course\, thereby immediately applying the theory to a useful and practical project.  \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery via Microsoft Teams(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. on January 15\, 22\, 29\, February 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\, and March 5\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTextbooks:Creating Courses for Adults: Design for Learning – available on Amazon*Participants are responsible for ordering the textbook \n\n\n\nTuition: $475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Mike MacPherson
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/course-planning-and-assessment-aded-0135-prerequisite-instructional-skills-workshop-online-multi-day/2025-01-15/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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SUMMARY:Winter term begins
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URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/winter-term-begins/
CATEGORIES:Academic Winter Term
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SUMMARY:Fall term ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/fall-term-ends/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T194029Z
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SUMMARY:Excel Extras CMPT 0016 - Online
DESCRIPTION:You know the basics of the Excel program. Now learn about what else you can do to make working with this program even easier and more effective in this 3-hour session. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nWorking with graphics\n\n\n\nInserting a screenshot\n\n\n\nSorting & Filtering\n\n\n\nUsing hyperlinks\n\n\n\nUsing comments\n\n\n\nDrop-down lists\n\n\n\nGrouping & Subtotals\n\n\n\nQuick Analysis\n\n\n\n\nDate:December 17\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – Noon \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/excel-extras-cmpt-0016-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
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SUMMARY:Robert’s Rules of Order - Online
DESCRIPTION:Robert’s Rules of Order \n\n\n\nHave you ever played a team sport where only a few of the players knew the rules? The same types of challenges can occur in your meetings if your group does not understand how to properly “play the game”. In this one-day online session\, you will learn the basics of Robert’s Rules of Order\, the foremost manual on parliamentary procedures that is used by most organizations with boards of directors. By following these rules and other tips included in this session\, you can ensure your meetings will be fair\, efficient\, democratic and orderly. \n\n\n\n\nWhat are Roberts Rules of Order?\n\nHistory of the book\n\n\n\nWhat are the principles behind these rules?\n\n\n\n\n\nMotions\n\nWhat is a motion?\n\n\n\nTypes of motions and their purposes\n\n\n\nPresenting a motion\n\n\n\nSeconding a motion\n\n\n\nDebating a motion\n\n\n\nAmending a motion\n\n\n\nWithdrawing a motion\n\n\n\nVoting on a motion\n\n\n\n\n\nRequesting Points of Something\n\nWhat is a ‘Point’?\n\n\n\nTypes of points and their purposes\n\n\n\n\n\nTips for chairpersons of a meeting\n\nKnow and teach your group the rules of order\n\n\n\nSet meeting times and dates that work\n\n\n\nNotify and confirm attendance\n\n\n\nPrepare and distribute an agenda in advance\n\n\n\nRequest reports in advance\n\n\n\nStart & finish on time\n\n\n\nStick to the agenda\n\n\n\nAssign time limits for reports/debates\n\n\n\nEnsure action items are clear and assigned\n\n\n\nDo an Action Item Review each meeting\n\n\n\nDealing with “hot topics”\n\n\n\nMake every decision unanimous\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:December 12\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/roberts-rules-of-order-online/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241210T090000
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SUMMARY:Charts & Tables CMPT 0015 - Online
DESCRIPTION:In the Excel program\, you can convert your data from a spreadsheet into a table and/or chart. Learn how you can turn dry financial and statistical information into a vibrant visual display that will have a powerful impact on your audience! \n\n\n\n\nCharts vs. Tables\n\n\n\nCreating a chart\n\n\n\nChanging chart types\n\n\n\nChanging chart layout and location\n\n\n\nUsing sparklines\n\n\n\nCreating a table\n\n\n\nCreating a Pivot Table\n\n\n\n\nDate:December 10\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – Noon \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/charts-tables-cmpt-0015/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240703T160420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T160423Z
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SUMMARY:MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS
DESCRIPTION:Balance the conflicting resource and priority demands of multiple cross-functional projects\, while maintaining the strategic values of your organizationIn this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nManage resources through project prioritization\n\n\n\nEvaluate and select projects based on strategic importance to the organization\n\n\n\nLearn to apply a filter mechanism to assess all projects prior to making a “go-no go” decision\n\n\n\nDefine success criteria for each project\n\n\n\n\nDate:December 5\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Janet Dean
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/managing-multiple-projects/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241204T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241204T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
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SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241204T160000
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SUMMARY:ALIGNING AND DEVELOPING YOUR PROJECT TEAM
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nBuild high-performance project teams through effective leadership and team communication\n\n\n\nUse power\, politics and influence to motivate your team\n\n\n\nResolve conflicts using proven techniques\n\n\n\nImplement effective and creative problem-solving and brainstorming processes\n\n\n\nSelect the right team members and balance resources between projects\n\n\n\nLearn proven negotiation techniques\n\n\n\nExplore the stages of team development\n\n\n\nWork effectively with people with different personalities\n\n\n\n\nDate:December 4\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Janet Dean
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/aligning-and-developing-your-project-team/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240703T160109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T160113Z
UID:10000614-1733216400-1733241600@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT COMMUNICATION
DESCRIPTION:Stakeholder Management is one of the most critical factors of project success. This course provides the project manager with an understanding of stakeholder management processes using proven tools and techniques for managing the stakeholders during the various phases of a project. \n\n\n\nIn this course\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nLearn the obstacles to project communication\n\n\n\nIdentify and Assess project stakeholders using proven tools and techniques;\n\n\n\nDevelop communications strategies for achieving buy-in and cooperation from stakeholders\n\n\n\nExplore different types of communication methods\n\n\n\nPrepare a communications plan and put it into action\n\n\n\n\nDate:December 3\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Janet Dean
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/stakeholder-management-and-project-communication/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240703T152536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T193120Z
UID:10000603-1733216400-1733227200@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Formatting the Worksheet CMPT 0014 - Online
DESCRIPTION:Make your Excel workbooks look professional and readable by learning how to properly format all the aspects of your spreadsheet. In this 3-hour session\, you will learn how to work with: \n\n\n\n\nFormatting dates & numbers\n\n\n\nCell alignment\n\n\n\nFonts & sizes\n\n\n\nBorders\n\n\n\nColours and patterns\n\n\n\nFormat painter\n\n\n\nThemes & Styles\n\n\n\nConditional formatting\n\n\n\n\nDate:December 3\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – Noon \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formatting-the-worksheet-cmpt-0014-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240703T155909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T155912Z
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SUMMARY:MANAGING CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN PROJECTS
DESCRIPTION:Improve the way your project team accomplishes tasks\, and enhance their interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Identify operating stereotypes and other obstacles to communication. Learn different cultures’ approaches to work\, relationships\, time\, and exchange of information and how this affects attitudes and performance on the job.Topics include: \n\n\n\n\ncreating and maintaining an environment that enables all participants to naturally reach their fullpotential in pursuit of organizational objectives.\n\n\n\nclarifying roles and communication procedures for tolerance and flexibility\n\n\n\nbuilding on shared values\, goals and similarities.\n\n\n\ndeveloping shared visions and agreeing on processes to accomplish it in an atmosphere of respect andtrust.\n\n\n\n\nDate:December 2\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$350.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Janet Dean
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/managing-cultural-diversity-in-projects/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
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SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-11-27/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
UID:10000543-1732095000-1732096800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240703T152316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T193307Z
UID:10000602-1732006800-1732017600@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Formulas & Functions CMPT 0013 - Online
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-hour session\, learn how to set up formulas and functions to get the Excel program to do the math for you. Topics include: \n\n\n\n\nCreating and editing formulas\n\n\n\nMathematical operators\n\n\n\nCommon functions\n\n\n\nConditional functions\n\n\n\nAbsolute & relative cell references\n\n\n\nProtecting your workbook\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 19\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – Noon \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/formulas-functions-cmpt-0013-online/
CATEGORIES:Community Learning Centres,Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241118T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241118T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20241029T175510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T175513Z
UID:10000644-1731888000-1731974399@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Online Winter Registration opens
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/online-winter-registration-opens/
CATEGORIES:Academic Winter Term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240703T155639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T155642Z
UID:10000612-1731488400-1731686400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS - Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will examine project management from conceptualization through to completion. You will learn: setting up an effective plan\, applying project-planning steps\, developing the project plan and implementing it\, managing work in progress\, monitoring controls\, and reporting status. \n\n\n\nDate:November 13-15\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$750.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Janet Dean
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/project-management-fundamentals-multi-day/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240703T151948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T192811Z
UID:10000601-1731402000-1731412800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Intro to Excel CMPT 0012 - Online
DESCRIPTION:This 3-hour session will introduce you to the capabilities of the MS Excel program. Learn the basics of what you can do with the powerful electronic spreadsheet program including: \n\n\n\n\nPurpose of spreadsheets\n\n\n\nMoving around the screen\n\n\n\nUsing the ‘Ribbon’\n\n\n\nEntering data\n\n\n\nCreating basic formulas\n\n\n\nSelecting cells\n\n\n\nWorking with workbooks\n\n\n\nViewing & printing\n\n\n\n\nDate:November 5\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – Noon \n\n\n\nCost:$175.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Heather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/intro-to-excel-cmpt-0012-online/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20241029T175223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T175237Z
UID:10000642-1731398400-1731690000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Reading Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/fall-reading-week/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20241029T175110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T175113Z
UID:10000641-1731283200-1731369599@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday - Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/holiday-remembrance-day/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241106T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
UID:10000542-1730885400-1730887200@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241030T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
UID:10000541-1730280600-1730282400@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240709T200250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T200253Z
UID:10000624-1730106000-1730476800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:BOOKKEEPER & FINANCIAL OFFICER TRAINING – PART THREE - COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This is Part 3 of the Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training Program. You do not have to have taken part 1 as long as you have some basic knowledge and experience with bookkeeping. This 5-day session uses an accounting simulation package to teach you more about the various aspects of bookkeeping while learning how to enter financial transactions using the QuickBooks Desktop software program. Topics include Accounts Receivable\, Accounts Payable\, Payroll\, Banking & Cash Accounts\, and GST. \n\n\n\nDatesOctober 28 – November 1\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nLocationOnline \n\n\n\nInstructorHeather Lyon
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/bookkeeper-financial-officer-training-part-three-computerized-accounting-online-multi-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241023T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
UID:10000540-1729675800-1729677600@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240703T150519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T150522Z
UID:10000598-1729155600-1729267200@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:C.O.R.E De-Escalation - Multi-Day / Online
DESCRIPTION:C.O.R.E De-EscalationCreating Opportunities with Respect & Empathy \n\n\n\nIntroduction \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction Sequence\n\n\n\nTraditional lecture vs. skill based learning\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Overview\n\n\n\nGoals of the course\n\n\n\n\nPart I: Realizing Expectations \n\n\n\n\nBeing a professional brings expectations from:\n\nThe organization\, the public\, the media and the courts\n\n\n\n\n\nNatural reactions in the face of conflict – Fight\, Flight or Freeze\n\nExceptions are those who benefited from: great parents\, great mentors\, the Anvil of Experience (making mistakes) or effective training Experience Alone is No Guarantee of Success – Ericsson’s 10\,000 hr. principle\n\n\n\n\n\nIntergenerational Communication\n\nFor the first time\, we are seeing Grandparents working on teams that contain persons their grandchildren’s age. Dr. Mary Donahoe\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Technology on Interpersonal Communication\n\nVideo Technology has created a new reality\, the power of social media\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart II: It’s Not Personal! \n\n\n\n\nRationalizing the Irrational\n\nPeople under the influence of negative emotions can appear irrational\n\n\n\nTheir attacks can be very personal and offensive\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople Don’t Mean What They Say …\n\nWords and meanings can be (and usually are)\, completely different\n\n\n\nWe need to ignore the words and search for the correct meanings\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t Take the Bait – 80% of Complaints Stem from Our Reaction\n\n\n\nEGO Is the Enemy\n\nUltimately\, that voice in our head that makes us do and say things that we never planned on doing or saying!\n\n\n\n\n\nCompliance vs. Cooperation – Separating attitude from behavior\n\n\n\nThe Unanswered Question – the appropriate response to verbal resistance\n\n\n\n\nPart III: The Learned Response Confidence In Conflict – Confidence comes from skill acquisition and skill development Aristotle – ‘Audiences Are Made\, Not Found’ and the 3 Appeals Emotional Intelligence:Knowing who we are and what our role is (moral compass) Recognizing our emotions (and only perform the positive ones) Recognizing the emotions of others (empathy) Using this awareness to start building a relationship THE 93% RULE – It’s not what you say\, it’s how you say it! \n\n\n\n\nBreath! – Control your heart rate and prevent your emotions from ‘high jacking’ you\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. Philosophy\n\nBy recognizing and controlling our negative emotions\, we can now perform only positive emotions. This mindset allows us to see opportunity in conflict as we endeavor to maintain the high ground by showing respect and diffusing the other with empathy\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL RESPECT\n\nPerformed respect forms the basis of a healthy relationship\n\n\n\n\n\nPROFESSIONAL EMPATHY\n\nEssential for diffusing a difficult encounter – empathy absorbs tension\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart IV: Communication Essentials \n\n\n\n\nActive Listening Revisited – Finding the meanings behind the words\n\n\n\nThe Power of Paraphrasing – the ultimate communication tool\n\n\n\nDigging Deeper – asking the appropriate questions at the appropriate time\n\n\n\nProviding Real Options – The essence of persuasion\n\n\n\n\nPart V: Practical Application \n\n\n\n\nPersonal Security Awareness\n\nImminent Jeopardy\n\n\n\nProxemics\n\n\n\n\n\nDe-escalation Phrases – demonstrate that you are listening – refocus the contact\n\n\n\nC.O.R.E. PROCESS\n\nIntroduction Sequence\n\n\n\nClarify – ask the $1\,000\,000 question\n\n\n\nEstablish Context– tactfully minimize resistance\, build upon credibility\n\n\n\nProceed OR Persuade – Verify\n\n\n\nConclude\n\n\n\n\n\nCase Study – application of C.O.R.E. techniques to actual events\n\n\n\nScenario Development – Practical application\n\nSkill building – Introduction Sequence with De-escalation phrases\n\n\n\nSkill building – Clarifying Sequence\n\n\n\nSkill building – Putting it all together\, no resistance\n\n\n\nSkill building – Minimal Resistance – persuasion\n\n\n\nSkill building – Medium Resistance – persuasion – Verify\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ethical Protector Creed and Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nDate:October 17 & 18\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost:$550.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Darcy Pennock \n\n\n\nLocation:Online via Zoom
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/c-o-r-e-de-escalation-multi-day-online/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241016T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241016T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
UID:10000539-1729071000-1729072800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240702T192036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T224253Z
UID:10000538-1728466200-1728468000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Applied Topics in Northern Adult Education (pre-requisite – Elements of Instruction) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on current topics in education including\, but not limited to\, EDI (equity\, diversity\, and inclusion)\, UDL (universal design for learning)\, decolonization\, and Indigenization. \n\n\n\nParticipants will examine how the concepts can be applied in the context of their own teaching practice and identify strategies to be responsive to the needs of their learners. \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates:7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on October 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, November 6\, 20\, 27 and December 4   \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition:$475.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Xiaoyi Yan
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/applied-topics-in-northern-adult-education-pre-requisite-elements-of-instruction-online-multi-day/2024-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241003T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240702T202557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T215812Z
UID:10000485-1727982000-1727992800@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Instruction (prerequisite – Instructional Skills Workshop) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to teaching and learning for instructors new to a post-secondary\, adult education context. Learners are discipline specific experts who are or will be transitioning to an instructional role. This course extends themes and topics introduced in the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW\, GEN0042); i.e. lesson planning\, participatory learning\, giving and receiving feedback\, instructor professionalism and ethics\, and class management. The course is designed to be experiential\, peer-based and reflective.  This is the first course in the CAED program and lays the foundation for all other courses.  \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on September 12\, 19\, 26 and October 3 \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition: $225.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Josh MacDonald
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/elements-of-instruction-prerequisite-instructional-skills-workshop-online-multi-day/2024-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20241001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20241108T152415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T152419Z
UID:10000652-1727740800-1727827199@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Online Fall Registration Closes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/online-fall-registration-closes/
CATEGORIES:Academic Fall Term
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Inuvik:20240926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132728
CREATED:20240702T202557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T215812Z
UID:10000484-1727377200-1727388000@www2.auroracollege.nt.ca
SUMMARY:Elements of Instruction (prerequisite – Instructional Skills Workshop) - Online / Multi-Day
DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to teaching and learning for instructors new to a post-secondary\, adult education context. Learners are discipline specific experts who are or will be transitioning to an instructional role. This course extends themes and topics introduced in the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW\, GEN0042); i.e. lesson planning\, participatory learning\, giving and receiving feedback\, instructor professionalism and ethics\, and class management. The course is designed to be experiential\, peer-based and reflective.  This is the first course in the CAED program and lays the foundation for all other courses.  \n\n\n\nDelivery:Virtual Delivery(You will need a computer with high-speed internet) \n\n\n\nDates: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on September 12\, 19\, 26 and October 3 \n\n\n\nTextbooks:TBD \n\n\n\nTuition: $225.00 \n\n\n\nInstructor:Josh MacDonald
URL:https://www2.auroracollege.nt.ca/event/elements-of-instruction-prerequisite-instructional-skills-workshop-online-multi-day/2024-09-26/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education Aurora Campus, Inuvik,Continuing Education Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith,Continuing Education Yellowknife North Slave Campus,Continuing Education, Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Horn":MAILTO:KHorn@auroracollege.ca
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