Creating a Course in edX – May 25 2016
Series: Learning Technology
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For a list of upcoming edX sessions, click here. UBC is adding edX to the “evolving ecosystem of learning technology platforms, tools and applications on campus”. edX can be used to provide a blended learning experience for campus-based courses, as well as UBC online and distance courses. In each of these sessions we will be (more…)
May Graduate Student Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW)
Series: Pro-D for Graduate Students
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*** Please note that the dates of this event are May 14, 21, 22 2016. To register, please click on the link below to fill out an application ** Workshop Overview: This 3-day workshop consists of teaching practice, theory application, and topical sessions specifically relevant to Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students at UBC. During the workshop (more…)
Enhancing Learning In and Out of the Classroom: Using Virtual Reality in Higher Education
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Having students visualize spaces and places outside of the classroom has always been a central part of education. Traditionally, this has been done using stories, images, videos and field trips. However, these are limited either in how immersive they are, or in the logistical and budgetary constraints of bringing students out of the classroom. An (more…)
The Pedagogy of Open Science: The ‘Open Turn’ and Research, Teaching, and Learning.
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The open science movement responds to an urgent need to rethink the production and dissemination of scientific research in contemporary society. Open science emphasizes engaging with open source software, open data, open access publishing, and open notebook methods in order to increase public participation in and the transparency, public understanding, and policy impact of scientific (more…)
Student Peer Feedback: Why and How?
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***Please note this session has been cancelled*** Student peer feedback is a reciprocal process whereby students provide feedback on the work of peers and receive feedback from peers on their own work. It has several benefits which include providing learners with a greater variety and quantity of feedback, offering feedback that may be easier to understand than (more…)
WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) – May 26th 2016
Series: Learning Technology
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The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and resolving those (more…)
WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) – May 19th 2016
Series: Learning Technology
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The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and resolving those (more…)
WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) – May 12th 2016
Series: Learning Technology
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The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and resolving those (more…)
WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) – May 5th 2016
Series: Learning Technology
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The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and resolving those (more…)
UBC Studios Open House
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With support from the provost office, UBC Studios has recently setup new educational media support services and studios for all UBC faculty and staff. This hands on studio tour will introduce you to our new services. The Open House will begin with a short presentation and a Q&A session. Our staff will then guide you (more…)