Patrick J. Kidd
Dawson College
Business Administration Department
3040 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal (Westmount), QC (Province of Québec)
Canada, H3Z 1A4
--
Phone: (514)931-8731x1277
English???
Encadrement
= "to give guidance and supervision to students" - (DTU, 2007-10-11)
= "provide coaching and support to our students. A good way to fulfill this obligation, but not the only one, is certainly to hold office hours." - (DTU, 2008-08-26)
Activity Club is a club for all staff, teachers and professionals who work at Dawson College. It costs $1 per pay. Bowling, potlucks, pub night, hiking trips, biking, kayaking, BBQs ... Meeting lots of people is the whole reason for the club. Carolyn Mungall
Student Log In > Canada, Dawson College
(You will then see the Dawson College logo in the top right corner of the window.)
CARS = cars.dawsoncollege.qc.ca = customized academic reporting system = statistics and information about courses and programs
What has happened to CARS? Why doesn't this link work any more?
The Centre for Literacy of Quebec has been housed at Dawson College since its creation in 1989. Among its activities and services, it houses a public library on all aspects of literacy and learning, consults on literacy-related issues, publishes bulletins and research summaries, organizes staff development events, and engages in action research on literacy-based initiatives in education, health and the arts.
"Each teacher in each course must distribute a course outline, on paper or electronically, to their students during the first week of classes."
"In addition to the distribution of outlines to students, teachers are asked to submit ONE electronic copy of each different course outline, including Continuing Education, to ssbtoutlines@dawsoncollege.qc.ca no later than January 25. Note that the SSBT office no longer requires paper copies."
DataMart = a central database that provides, through a single user interface, information gathered from the collection of various separate databases spread throughout the college.
What has happened to DATAMART? Why doesn't this link work any more?
Is Datamart the same as DocuShare?
How can faculty access the Datamart?
Why isn't the Datamart on the College's site index? - http://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/level2/index2.php
http://datamart.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
https://dc11.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/
https://cars.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
https://dc7.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/
DocuShare (DC Administration, Course outlines, P&F, Student Services, etc..)
The "Office of Institutional Research" (Office: 4B.3-3 Tel: (514) 931-8731x1045) will be phasing out the use of DocuShare for retrieving standard reports. ??????? Instead, these reports will now be available through CARS = cars.dawsoncollege.qc.ca (2005-03-11)
HelpDesk - Natalie at extension 1428 or 1436 (931-8731x1428 or 931-8731x1436) or HELP (x4357)
François Paradis- Director Information Systems and Technology- fparadis@dawsoncollege.qc.ca - (514)931-8731x1363 Dawson College -- Help Desk -- Email and Calendaring
If you use another Webmail account (like Yahoo), you can easily set it up so that you never ever again have to log into DC4. Just set up your Webmail account to get your POP mail from DC4.DAWSONCOLLEGE.QC.CA Then you will be able to log into your Webmail account (e.g. Yahoo) to get your Dawson College e-mail.
Tools (menu) > Account Settings... > Data Files (tab) > (click on the account you want to work with) > Settings... > Advanced (tab) > uncheck "Use Cached Exchange Mode" > Offline Folder File Settings... (button) > Compact Now (button) > Disable Offline Use (button) > OK (button)
Exit Outlook > You may also need to reboot before proceding to the next step.
Move (and/or rename) the OST file (C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\outlook.ost) to wherever you like.
Tools (menu) > Account Settings... > Data Files (tab) > (click on the account you want to work with) > Settings... > Advanced (tab) > check "Use Cached Exchange Mode" > Offline Folder File Settings... (button) > Browse (and select the OST file in the new location) > OK (button) > etc... > Exit Outlook > Run Outlook
File (menu) > Work Offline
Unanswered Questions
Since all messages are left on the server, that must mean that all local messages (in the OST file) are just temporary copies. Would there be any advantage to making a backup of the OST file?
The PST file that is found in the same directory as the OST file, what is it for?
¨ Include the selected account in this group
Note: If you "Use Cached Exchange Mode", then there is no need to have Outlook do an automatic Send/Receive (F9).
To view your quarantined messages, follow the link in your daily email. You can also go and check any time at https://dc86.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/ using your full email as the login and your Novell password.
Instructions on how to set your preferences (including the frequency of the notification messages) and release messages can be found at: http://dc11.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/dsweb/Get/Document-9268/SpamUser.pdf
You can report to spam@dawsoncollege.qc.ca any problems, messages that should/should not have been blocked, etc.
2009-03-17
"Thanks to all who have been reporting spam to spam@dawsoncollege.qc.ca : it works! We are now averaging over 25,000 messages blocked or quarantined daily, and letting through 3000 valid messages.
"Please note that we do not block messages from registered lists. For example if you signed up to Expedia with your Dawson email, you might receive travel-related newsletters. These usually provide you with instructions to opt out of the distribution. The correct approach however is to never use your Dawson email for purposes other than work. You can get a free email account from Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc. or from Internet providers such as Videotron.
"Here are some other tips to help reduce spam:
Use multiple e-mail addresses for different purposes : e.g. for work, friends, and shopping on-line.
Do not reply to spam or click any links in the message : replying to be removed from the list only confirms that you are a valid recipient and could make you a target for future spamming.
Do not provide your email address to be posted on Web sites, newsgroup lists or other online public forums : these are easily harvested by spammers.
Do not forward chain e-mail messages : you lose control over who sees your email address. "
Francois Paradis - Director/Coordinator Information Systems Information Technology - 4B.3C-2 (514)931-8731x1363 - fparadis@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Peeve: Why do people insist on sending us files (as attachments) in formats like DOC and PDF when their message is really simple and would be much easier to read in the Body of the e-mail message? Attachments are the most efficient way to get a virus and ruin your day. The reason is probably a combination of laziness and a lack of understanding of the Internet and e-mail. I often just delete the message if I wasn't expecting the attachment.
WebMaster - To report a problem on a DC Webpage, type the following URL into the address bar while you are viewing the problematic page: http://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/webmaster/
Customer Service Department at (418) 644-4106 or toll free at ( 800) 463-4856
La Capitale assurances de personnes
PO Box 1500
Québec, QC (Province of Québec)
Canada G1K 8X9
La Capitale assurances de personnes
Le Delta II Building
2875 Blvd Laurier - Office 100
Sainte-Foy, QC (Province of Québec)
Canada G1V 2M2
800-463-4856 418-644-4200
A link to the most recent version of ISEP is located in the “Quicklinks” section of the Dawson homepage.
Warning. The Dawson College Webmaster often moves or renames this file so that we have to search for it regularly. Don't be surprised if you get an error message: "Informational Message: Not Found - This object does not exist on the system." The file does exist somewhere. It has just been hidden from us (again).
JSTOR: JSTOR Password Account Log In - Dawson College has a subscription - Ask for username/password at the Library (Janice Kelly, Librarian, Dawson College. 931-8731x1733).
The postings for the Continuing Education courses for the SUMMER 2009 (Regular & Rattrapage) sessions deadline to apply is in April.
Teachers interested may apply on-line. They may also choose to apply by mail, by fax or by bringing in their resume:
the cover letter must make reference to the posting number and discipline to which they are applying to;
the Double Employment Status Form (available on our web site within the Prospective Employees - Faculty Section) must be filled out, signed and submitted with their resume in order to have their application processed.
MyDawson - Intraflex Portal of Dawson College
Léa includes Omnivox (i.e. Omnivox is a subset of Léa ) - All data are shared between Léa and Omnivox. - (includes - Class Lists & Gradebook)
Students can access Léa through Omnivox by clicking on Grades Online in the Quick Links menu. If they don't know their P.I.N. they need to contact the Registrar's office.
PIN - You lost your PIN?
You must go in person to the Registrar's office. You will need at least two pieces of identification.
Office: 2D.6 Telephone: (514) 933-1234.
Rafael Scapin
Coordinator of Educational Technology
Office of Instructional Development
Dawson College | Montreal (Qc), Canada
E-mail: rscapin@dawsoncollege.qc.ca Phone: (514) 931-8731 - Ext. 1404
Office: 4B.3A-3
Compatiblility with MSIE-7. If you are using MSIE-8 (Microsoft Internet Explorer 8), you may need to click on the Compatibility icon (at the top of the browser window).
E-mail in Léa /Omnivox
Messages can not be forwarded
However, you can set up the Option to "
I want to get my e-mail in my MS-Outlook Inbox. I don't want to have to log into Omnivox to get my message.
Apart from that (serious) problem, the Léa /Omnivox e-mail program is quite easy to use.
Tutors - The Learning Centre - 4E.3 - M-F 8h30-15h00
Vacations
Availability - How and Where can we find out the official dates of Availability for teachers?
Our union (the DTU) is unable to get the Availability dates for the current year until the beginning of March of the current year.
Christmas Holidays - Two days only, see Availability (below)
Christmas day
New Year's day
Spring break - sometimes a week of Availability, sometimes just Good Friday and Easter, sometimes nothing
Availability - "The March study break is not a holiday and regular sector teachers must remain available to the college (i.e. you must be reachable and available to attend meetings if any are called)." The DTU's The Owl Hoots Newsletter, 2008-03-03.
Summer - June 15 to August 15 (approximately)
Last day - 2008-06-16
First day - 2008-08-18
Availability - Teachers must be available to the College starting two months plus one day (for the Separatists' Holiday, S-J.B.) after the last day of availability in June.
The very first mention of the current year's Availability was on March 5 (2008-03-05) by our union's "The Owl Hoots" dated 2008-03-03.
There has been no official announcement by the Administration to inform the faculty of the dates of Availabilty for the current year..
From: all_dawson-admin@dawsoncollege.qc.ca [mailto:all_dawson-admin@dawsoncollege.qc.ca] On Behalf Of Andrew Mackay Sent: December 16, 2008 11:06 AM To: all_dawson@dawsoncollege.qc.ca Cc: 'Andrew Mackay' Subject: [All_dawson] Confirmation of Statutory Holidays for 2009/2010
Dear colleagues,
Please find attached a copy of the list of statutory holidays that have been approved for 2009/2010 for Management, Professional and Support Staff employees.
It should be noted that this document does not apply to Dawson faculty. Statutory Holidays for our teachersare established by the Academic Calendar and in accordance with Article 5.8-00 of the Collective Agreement, which reads as follows: 5.8-01: During a semester, professors shall be entitled to the holidays scheduled for the students in the school calendar. These are statutory holidays.
5.8-02: For the purposes of clause 5-8.01, a "semester" (fall or winter) shall mean the period from the start of student classes until the last day of student examinations, in accordance with the school calendar. Should anyone have any questions concerning the process by which statutory holidays are determined, please feel free to contact me directly.
Respectfully,
Andrew Mackay
Human Resources Coordinator
From: all_dawson-admin@dawsoncollege.qc.ca [mailto:all_dawson-admin@dawsoncollege.qc.ca] On Behalf Of Francois Paradis
Sent: December 19, 2008 17:58 PM
To: all_dawson@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Subject: [All_dawson] SonicWall: an alternative to access Web Mail from home
We have simplified the procedure to connect to Dawson network from home, via SonicWall VPN. If you want to access services that have limited external access (such as Web Mail) please read the instructions below. This could be useful if you are planning to be away from your normal residence during the Holidays and would like to read your email using a different Internet provider. Please note this does not affect current availability of services, e.g. Web Mail continues to be directly available to trusted domains.
Instructions for remote access via SonicWall VPN:
1. Point your brower to https://dc115.dawsoncollege.qc.ca and accept the certificate.
2. Enter your Novell user name and password, and choose your group from the domain list. The LDAPdomain includes Faculty (DF), the DG group, Conted, P&F, Registration, Scheduling, Admin Services and Academic Admin.
3. Choose DC4 WebMail, or Capital, NetStorage (access to shared drives), etc.
More detailed instructions can be found on Docushare. As usual please contact helpdesk at 1436 or helpdesk@dawsoncollege.qc.ca for assistance.
By the way, thanks to those who have already changed their email password!
François Paradis
Information Systems and Technology
Whistleblower Hotline - reporting suspected fraudulent activity concerning the finances of the College.
Employees may choose to call Dawson College's anonymous whistleblower hotline to report the allegation at 514-747-8194. This hotline is administered by an outside agency.
Conversely, you are always welcome to speak confidentially with J. Terrance Brennan, the Director of Administrative Services, or with your immediate supervisor about such an issue.
How to improve student success = Theories without statistical support
adopt reading curriculums with an emphasis on phonics (By GWBush)
smaller classes
more parental involvement
more state financing - increase per-pupil funding
data-driven programs to diagnose individual students' strengths and weaknesses
teachers care about their students
school has rigorous academic standards and state-of-the-art curriculums and a software program to analyze test results for each student, pinpointing which skills the student still needed to work on.
curriculum
change the laws to give principals and superintendents the right to judge teachers based on their students' academic performance
recruit a more-elite teaching corps
The teacher the student had been assigned to
Innate teaching ability - good teaching must be purely instinctive, a kind of magic performed by born superstars. You either have it or you don't. An innate drive or innate ability for teaching.
what looked like natural-born genius was often deliberate technique in disguise = great teachers are not born but made.
Classroom technique = The mechanics of teaching were not always overlooked in education schools. Normal schools (as teacher training schools were called in the 1800s) aimed to deduce “the true methods of teaching."
Stand still when you're giving directions. In other words, don't do two things at once.
Cold calls = First, ask the question. Then pause a slightly uncomfortable second. And only then name the student destined to answer.
No-Opt-Out technique = The concept is deceptively simple: A teacher should never allow her students to avoid answering a question, however tough. “If I'm asking my students a question, and I call on somebody, and they get it wrong, I need to work on how to address that,” Bellucci explained in February. “It's easy to be like, ‘No,' and move on to the next person. But the hard part is to be like: ‘O.K., well, that's your thought. Does anybody disagree? . . . I have to work on going from the student who gets it wrong to students who get it right, then back to the student who gets it wrong and ask a follow-up question to make sure they understand why they got it wrong and understood why the right answer is right.”
Classroom management = students can't learn unless the teacher succeeds in capturing their attention and getting them to follow instructions. Getting students to pay attention is not only crucial but also a skill as specialized, intricate and learnable as playing guitar. Content-based professional development is insufficient. . . . It doesn't matter what questions you're asking if the kids are running the classroom.”
Incentives (for teachers) - giving cash bonuses to those teachers whose students learn the most, as measured by factors that include standardized tests — and firing those who don't measure up. Merit pay. Higher salaries.
take performance into account when setting teacher pay
graduate-school degree = content can't be completely divorced from mechanics
a high score on the SAT
an extroverted personality
politeness
confidence
warmth
enthusiasm
having passed the teacher-certification exam on the first try
Magna Publications - monthly newsletter The Teaching Professor in its on-line format
Geoff Kloos - Coordinator, Professional Development & Research (514) 931-8731x1376
Suzanne Prévost (514) 931-8731x1378.
Free subscription for Dawson College faculty.
Warning: There is currrently a server problem with this file (Adobe Reader error 109) when using MSIE-8.
Adobe Reader - "There was an error processing a page. There was a problem reading this document (109)."
(at the top of the browser window). 