Digital Drop-In with Dugg — Thursdays, starting June 18

Talk tech with TLC Learning Designer Dugg Steary. Looking for ideas on the purposeful integration of tools and technology into your teaching? Thursdays, from 10-11am, starting June 18. Info/Register: events.ufv.ca/tlc/ – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 10/02/2020

Policy updates

At its June 5, 2020 meeting, Senate approved the following: • Revisions to the Approval of Graduands (20) policy • Revisions to the Grade Reporting (109) policy. • Revisions to the Prerequisites and Co-Requisities (84) policy. The policies are available on the Secretariat policy website at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-activity/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca … Read more

Sabbatical Leave workshop — June 18

Are you planning to apply for a 2021-2022 sabbatical leave? Ask questions and receive feedback before submitting your application by attending UFV’s online Sabbatical Leave Workshop on June 18, facilitated by Dr. Garry Fehr, AVP, Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies. Thurs, June 18, 2020 10–11:30 am RSVP: https://ufv-sabbatical-workshop-06182020.eventbrite.com (Those who register will receive a Bluejeans … Read more

MicroCourse 5 – Course Videos — June 18

Micro5 – Make Your Course Videos This MicroCourse will cover Intro to Kaltura Capture, Using your phone to record, Effective video practices for online learning (UDL, Territory Acknowledgement). Facilitator: Robin Pittman, Media Developer Thurs, June 18 11 am-noon These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses … Read more

MicroCourse 3 — Assessments — Wed, June 17

MicroCourse 3 — Online Teaching Fundamentals – Assessments This MicroCourse will cover assessment options and tools in Blackboard Facilitator: Michelle Johnson – Educational Developer, and Claire Hay – Teaching and Learning Specialist Wed, June 17 2-3 pm These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses is … Read more

MicroCourse 4 — Create a Compelling Discussion Forum — June 16

MicroCourse 4 – Create a Compelling Discussion Forum This MicroCourse will cover Student led discussions, self and peer assessment, grading and assessing student activity Facilitator: Ken Harmel, Learning Designer Tues, June 16 2-3 pm These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind … Read more

MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — June 16

MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction in Times of Crisis — Understanding Students’ Needs This MicroCourse will cover community, connecting and routines, and flexibility in assessment. Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization Tues, June 16 11 am-noon. These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses … Read more

MicroCourse 8 — Managing Your Online Course — June 8

MicroCourse 8 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Managing Your Online Course This micro-course will cover best practices for planning and managing your online course and tips for workload management, building community, and student engagement. Facilitator: Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist Mon, June 8 11 am-noon These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard … Read more

MicroCourse 5 — Course Videos — June 11

MicroCourse 5 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Course Videos This MicroCourse will cover Intro to Kaltura Capture, Using your phone to record, Effective video practices for online learning (UDL, Territory Acknowledgement). Facilitator: Robin Pittman, Media Developer Thurs, June 11 11 am-noon These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective … Read more

MicroCourse 4 — Create a Compelling Discussion Forum

MicroCourse 4 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Discussion Forum This MicroCourse will cover Student led discussions, self and peer assessment, grading and assessing student activity Facilitator: Ken Harmel, Learning Designer Date: Tuesday, June 9 from 2-3 pm These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses is … Read more

MicroCourse 7 — Inclusivity Online — June 11

MicroCourse 7 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Inclusivity Online Thurs, June 11 2-3 pm Micro7 – Inclusivity Online: International and Indigenous student profiles, access, and participation Facilitators: Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization, and Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationization. These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary … Read more

MicroCourse 3 — Assessments — June 11

MicroCourse 3 — Online Teaching Fundamentals – Assessments This MicroCourse will cover assessment options and tools in Blackboard Facilitator: Michelle Johnson – Educational Developer, and Claire Hay – Teaching and Learning Specialist Thurs, June 11 2- 3 pm These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals — June

The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote student engagement *collaborate among peers … Read more