WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) – May 24, 2018
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 17, 2018
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…)
Graduate Students in Teaching, Mini Conference 2018
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The 2018 Graduate Students in Teaching, Mini-Conference (GSiT) organizing committee is looking forward to welcoming Presenters and Attendees to UBC, Vancouver Campus, May 1 & 2, 2018. This conference is an opportunity for students to focus on the present and future role of graduate students in teaching: graduate students teaching now, as well as graduate (more…)
Livestream – “Unbounded Spaces: Designing Learning Spaces With the Rights of the Learner in Mind”
Series: Celebrate Learning Week
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Livestream – “Unbounded Spaces: Designing Learning Spaces With the Rights of the Learner in Mind” Keynote Speaker: Robert Talbert Professor of Mathematics, Grand Valley State University and Scholar-in-Residence, Steelcase Inc. Join us for an exclusive viewing of the UBC Okanagan Learning Conference Keynote speaker from the newly renovated Hennings 200 Active Learning Theatre. Abstract: What (more…)
Lunch’n’Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – May 30 2018
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In this session we will explore such topics as 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
Debate: Should laptops and personal digital devices be banned from the classroom?
Series: Celebrate Learning Week
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The debate over laptop use in the classroom resurfaced last year following the publication of a New York Times op-ed by University of Michigan Professor Susan Dynarski. Dynarski decided to “generally ban electronics, including laptops, in [her] classes and research seminars” (with a few exceptions), citing research into the knock-on effects of visual distraction for people in the (more…)
Capture, Integrate, Reflect and Connect Learning with ePortfolios (CIRCle 2018)
Series: Celebrate Learning Week
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CIRCLe 2018 is a one-day conference hosted by UBC Faculty of Arts, partnering with the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT), that explores the role of e-portfolios in higher education and professional practices. We will inquire into how e-portfolios might be used to create a bridge between academic learning and professional identity and how (more…)
2018 Open Scholarship In Practice
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Open scholarship, which encompasses open science, open access, open data, open education, and all other forms of openness in the scholarly and research environment, is transforming how knowledge is created and shared. Join us for a full day of hands-on workshops exploring the practice of open scholarship from new tools that can increase the reproducibility (more…)
Engaging Students as Partners in Teaching and Learning
Series: Celebrate Learning Week
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Typically, we teach to students. What happens if we approach our work differently, aiming to teach with students? Emerging research suggests that engaging students as partners in teaching and learning has the potential to enhance, and perhaps even transform, student learning—and our teaching. This workshop, led by Celebrate Learning Week 2018 keynote speaker Peter Felten, will explore practical strategies (more…)
The Undergraduate Experience: What Matters Most for Student Success?
Series: Celebrate Learning Week
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Peter Felten, co-author of The Undergraduate Experience, is the keynote speaker for Celebrate Learning Week 2018. In his book, Felten and his co-authors identify six core themes that matter most for student success: learning, relationships, expectations, alignment, improvement, and leadership. This interactive keynote will explore the research that demonstrates why these themes are important for (more…)