Indigenous Writers Edit-a-thon
Series: Open Education
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In December 2015 Daniel Heath Justice (author of “Why Indigenous Literature Matters”) began a Twitter campaign to share the names of Indigenous writers. The reason for his efforts was to “…push back against the frequent assumptions that our literary history is any less complex, robust, or diverse than that of other peoples.”[1] To celebrate Open Education Week (more…)
Celebrating Teaching Excellence: Nominating a 3M National Teaching Fellow
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UBC is consistently ranked among the 40 best globally and the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC’s commitment to supporting innovation in teaching and learning is reflected in the achievements of exceptional instructors and educational leaders, including 19 3M National Teaching Fellows among current or former faculty or alumni. CTLT invites you to join this (more…)
Students as Content Creators: Presentation and Discussion
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What are the opportunities and challenges in working with students as content creators? How can we set the stage for success? What does success look like? Join us at this event for UBC instructors and staff, as Jamil Rhajiak of UBC Brand and Marketing and Duncan McHugh of the Faculty of Land and Food Systems describe their lessons learned in (more…)
Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop – March 30, 31 & April 6, 2019
Series: Pro-D for Graduate Students
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***Click “Register Now” to sign up for the WAITLIST only (being on the waitlist doesn’t guarantee a spot). IF you are chosen to participate, you will be contacted directly by our office by email (between after signing up and by registration closing date)*** Registration for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on Monday February 11 at 9am PST (more…)
Strategies for integrating diversity through UDL: Inclusive classroom practices and course design for contract faculty
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As contract faculty we often do not have the time and resources for professional development. We also might find ourselves overwhelmed with our course loads and the diverse needs of our students. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an empirically proven educational framework emphasizing that accessibility and inclusivity begin with changes to curriculum that are (more…)
Canvas Studio – March 25, 2019
Series: Learning Technology
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Canvas Studio is a drop in space for anyone with questions related to UBC’s new learning management system Canvas. Here’s your chance to sit down with a Canvas expert and review your course design, explore migrating a Connect course to Canvas, and troubleshoot any challenges… ⚒ Hands-on Session Type
Canvas Studio – March 18, 2019
Series: Learning Technology
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Canvas Studio is a drop in space for anyone with questions related to UBC’s new learning management system Canvas. Here’s your chance to sit down with a Canvas expert and review your course design, explore migrating a Connect course to Canvas, and troubleshoot any challenges… ⚒ Hands-on Session Type
Canvas Studio – March 11, 2019
Series: Learning Technology
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Canvas Studio is a drop in space for anyone with questions related to UBC’s new learning management system Canvas. Here’s your chance to sit down with a Canvas expert and review your course design, explore migrating a Connect course to Canvas, and troubleshoot any challenges… ⚒ Hands-on Session Type
Canvas Studio – March 4, 2019
Series: Learning Technology
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Canvas Studio is a drop in space for anyone with questions related to UBC’s new learning management system Canvas. Here’s your chance to sit down with a Canvas expert and review your course design, explore migrating a Connect course to Canvas, and troubleshoot any challenges… ⚒ Hands-on Session Type
Using the Learning Analytics Tool OnTask to Provide Timely, Personalized, and Actionable Feedback to Learners
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Instructors strive to create effective learning opportunities that encourage students to engage meaningfully with course content, participate in course activities, and take initiative in their own learning—and there are data-driven tools that can help. This hands-on workshop provides an overview of learning analytics, an emerging field that can support faculty and students in their teaching (more…)