February 2026 Newsletter

At the hub we care-o
This edition highlights upcoming events, community initiatives, and practical Microsoft Teams resources to support teaching and learning.
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Thank You for Care-O-ing

Care-O Candy Grams are a simple way to recognize the everyday ways colleagues show up, support others, and contribute quietly but meaningfully—choose a card, write a short note naming the care or strength you notice, and return it so it can be shared.

Card availability:
February 2ndthrough February 11th (until 12:00 PM noon)
Distribution:
February 13th

Pick up / drop off:
School department offices, the Hub (Room 1271), and the Glenn Crombie Center for Accessibility, Counselling and Wellness (Room 2504).

Join us Wednesday February 11th from 9AM – 11AM in the hub for waffles!

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Save the Date: Ideas in Action

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Student Life Centre · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ideas in Action is a student learning exchange and showcase highlighting innovative research, projects, and creative work by students and faculty across Cambrian College. Light refreshments will be served.

Register for Ideas in Action (Microsoft Form)
Registration closes March 18th.

Presenter information and abstract submission
Proposals due February 23rd.

Check out our Ideas in Action landing page for more information!

Questions? teaching@cambriancollege.ca

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Save the Date: Learning Journeys

Wednesday, May 27th

More details coming soon.

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Teams Resources to Kick-off Your February

These Microsoft Teams resources are TeamDynamix Knowledge Base articles by Josée Beaulieu that highlight simple settings and recording options to support focused, accessible, and well-annotated teaching.

How to Hide Teams Notifications During Meetings
This tip shows how to disable notifications and message previews in Microsoft Teams to minimize distractions during virtual classes and meetings.

Teaching in Teams | Recording Your Class
Recording your class in Microsoft Teams allows you to capture live teaching, share recordings with students through OneDrive and Moodle, and enhance engagement using built-in tools like chat, attendance reports, screen sharing, and transcripts.

Recording Lessons: Tool Options and Best Practices
This guide compares recording tools like Teams, PowerPoint, Nearpod, Moodle, Padlet, and Stream, highlighting best practices for creating accessible, engaging lessons—especially when using narration, interaction, and annotation.

Social Media

🌐 Website: teaching.cambriancollege.ca
🔗 LinkedIn: Teaching and Learning Innovation Hub
🎥 YouTube: @cambrianhub

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