Moodle Day 2021
Our annual Moodle Day will take place on Friday, May 28 from 9 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Feel free to join us online to learn more Moodle! In order to register, please click on the Read More link.
Stop, think and check to prevent cyberattacks
There is a major initiative to prevent cyberattacks at public institutions across Quebec. “If I could only say one thing to colleagues, it would be: ‘don’t click on a link in an email before thinking,’” said François Paradis, Director of Information Systems and Technology at Dawson College. Email is #1 entry point Network Security Analyst…
Dawson’s new HyFlex classrooms
Context Although we were learning about HyFlex course-design before this year, the actual COVID situation has led to the need to investigate this new course model with greater urgency. Testing one of Dawson’s 20 HyFlex-capable classrooms with IST members was insightful. We were able to test the HyFlex room and make recommendations regarding its set…
We are all part of Dawson’s cyber defence plan
Before the pandemic, technology was very important. Over the past year, our technology has become even more critical and has allowed us to continue our work and teaching by providing the space to meet and platforms to work on and share files. However, this critical technological infrastructure has come under unprecedented attack. Last fall, a…
First anniversary of your D News
Up to 1,300 people read every issue and many contribute. Thank you to everyone who makes it a reflection of a great community.
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Virtual Open House was a success
The numbers show that Dawson's first ever Virtual Open House was a success.
Click Read More for the homepage news story with all the numbers and feedback from a cross-section of the more than 200 teachers, employees and students who contributed to this event.
It’s today! Virtual Open House runs Oct. 20-25
You can help us spread the word to students in Sec. IV and V and their parents:
- By texting/messaging/emailing link to Dawson’s 49-second video: https://vimeo.com/468305558
- By sharing it on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGXbC2HJCOm/
- By sharing it on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsoncollege/posts/3661733377221018
- By sharing it on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mydawsoncollege/status/1316732467471093760
Click Read More to go to the English homepage news story and a French version is available here.
IST team working hard to keep our online campus rolling
Last week, Help Desk reached the milestone of 100,000 help calls. They have been helping students and staff more than ever since the pandemic began.
Click Read More for the homepage news story for more on their projects and support and some thank-you notes from students and staff.
Dawson’s first-ever Virtual Open House
This year Dawson College is creating a compelling digital experience for prospective students and their parents with our first-ever Virtual Open House taking place Oct. 20-25.
It is a big project that includes the sector deans and assistant deans, program and profile coordinators, the IST team, the Communications Office and others.
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Appointment of Mike O’Hara
Mike O’Hara was hired June 22 as the Helpdesk Manager, a new position on the Information Systems and Technology (IST) team.
Drawing on his 21 years of experience at the College, Mike ensures the timely delivery of quality technical support service to both students and employees.
Mike is enthusiastic about his new challenge. The Helpdesk team, which counts 16 staff members, has never been busier than during this hybrid and online semester.
Last Modified: May 18, 2021
