Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – November 1 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 – October 11 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
Confronting Uncomfortable Conversations in the Classroom: A Pedagogy of Emotion
Series: Indigenous Initiatives
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Being a teacher can require us to engage in uncomfortable conversations that provoke and evoke an array of emotions for us as educators and for our students. For those of us in the social sciences and humanities, these conversations often emerge from the content of our courses which touch on issues of inequality, privilege, and (more…)
Learner Motivation: Expanding the Motivational Strategies Repertoire in Higher Education
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Expanding the motivational strategies repertoire in higher education Drawing upon the current research, this session focuses on how the construct of learner motivation can be actualized in a university setting. The issues and implications for motivational teaching will be addressed and viable strategies will be offered to expand teaching repertoires. About the Facilitator: Shahid Abrar-ul-Hassan (more…)
Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Introduction to Canvas Basics – October 2 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
DIY Media Workshops: Adding Interactivity to Video with H5P
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This event has been postponed. Are you looking to add some interaction to your video learning resources? This hands on session will present an overview of how to add interactive questions (multiple choice, multiple choice, missing words etc) to existing video content using h5p (https://h5p.org/). Participants should bring a laptop, register for a free account (more…)
WordPress and Wiki Clinic (Drop-In) – October 26 2017
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) – October 19 2017
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) – October 12 2017
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 Instructional Skills Workshop – October 22, 28, 29 2017
Series: Pro-D for Graduate Students
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Registration for the WAITLIST of this ISW opens on Monday September 11th at 9am PST and closes on Friday September 15th at 4:30pm. Click “Register Now” to register for the WAITLIST only. If you are chosen to participate, you will be contacted directly by our office within 10 business days. *** Please note that the dates of this (more…)