Approaching Teaching as a Scholarly Activity
Series: CTLT Institute
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In this interactive panel, faculty members who participate in the SoTL Seed program will share their tips and experiences from researching their own teaching practices. For more information about the program, see http://isotl.ctlt.ubc.ca/sotl-seed-fund/. Facilitators: Ido Roll & Adriana Briseno-Garzon (more…)
Developing a Learner-Centered Syllabus
Series: CTLT Institute
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Your syllabus is an important document that introduces the course and you to the students. It also sets forth your responsibilities and those of your students. Though templates exist for syllabus creation, there are many choices and a multitude of subtleties to consider when designing this document. In this session, we explore the characteristics and (more…)
Using Active Learning
Series: CTLT Institute
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Teacher 1: “Involving students directly in their learning improves the extent and depth of their learning!” Teacher 2: “Yes, but active learning takes time, and there is too much content to cover!” This all-too-familiar exchange voices the concern that we have to choose between “teaching content” or “engaging learners.” Active learning, done well, does both (more…)
New Faculty TLEF Orientation
Series: CTLT Institute
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Do you have an idea for a teaching and learning enhancement project and require additional resources? New faculty are invited to attend this orientation session to learn about the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF), created in 1991 to enrich UBC students’ learning experience. In this session, you will receive information about the TLEF criteria (more…)
Developing Course Goals and Learning Objectives
Series: CTLT Institute
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As you design or redesign your course, have you considered what you intend your students should take away from your course? What they should be able to know/do/feel by the end? Have you considered how these larger goals can be broken down into smaller objectives that can be addressed within each class of the course? (more…)
Canvas Virtual Series: Assignments and Grading – August 29 2017
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Welcome to Canvas! This introductory online series is designed to acquaint all new users with the Canvas Learning Management System and how it can enhance teaching and learning Note: Participants should already be familiar with the features and functionality of Canvas by completing the Intro to Canvas Basics workshop.
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Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – August 22 2017
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In this session, you will learn the basics, plus some helpful tips to save you time while setting up your course in Canvas. Topics in this session will include general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communication, content creation and organization, and assignments (including quizzes, discussions). This workshop is an introduction to Canvas for new users. ⚒ Hands-on Session Type
Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – August 17 2017
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In this session, you will learn the basics, plus some helpful tips to save you time while setting up your course in Canvas. Topics in this session will include general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communication, content creation and organization, and assignments (including quizzes, discussions). This workshop is an introduction to Canvas for new users. ⚒ Hands-on Session Type
Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – August 15 2017
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In this session, you will learn the basics, plus some helpful tips to save you time while setting up your course in Canvas. Topics in this session will include general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communication, content creation and organization, and assignments (including quizzes, discussions). This workshop is an introduction to Canvas for new users. ⚒ Hands-on Session Type