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MicroCourse 6 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Synchronous Teaching This course is designed to help prepare you to teach online in real-time (synchronously). We will explore how the instructor can prepare for success, flip the virtual classroom, and engage students during live sessions. To demonstrate the techniques and objectives, this course will be delivered live … Read more
MicroCourse 4 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Discussion Forum This MicroCourse will cover Student led discussions, self and peer assessment, grading and assessing student activity Date(s): Tuesday, August 11 from 11am – 12pm Micro4 – Create a Compelling Discussion Forum Facilitator: Ken Harmel, Learning Designer These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, … Read more
MicroCourse 3- Online Teaching Fundamentals – Assessments This MicroCourse will cover assessment options and tools in Blackboard Thurs, Sept 3, 2 – 3pm These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these Microcourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: Achieve learning … Read more
MicroCourse 2 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Adapting Instruction This MicroCourse will cover community, connecting and routines, and flexibility in assessment. Date(s): Wednesday, August 19 from 2 – 3pm Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses is … Read more
MicroCourse 1 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Course Organization (Blackboard Essentials) This MicroCourse will cover basic community building, navigation, and assessment tools Date(s): Tuesday, August 18 from 11am – 12pm Facilitator: Michelle Johnson, Educational Developer These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy … Read more
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. Date(s): Monday, August 17 from 11am – 12pm Facilitator: Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist This course is part of the … Read more
MicroCourse 7 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Inclusivity Online – International and Indigenous student profiles, access, and participation Date(s): Thursday, August 13 from 2 – 3pm 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- Online Teaching Fundamentals – Assessments. This MicroCourse will cover assessment options and tools in Blackboard Date(s): Wednesday, August 12 from 2 – 3pm Facilitator: Michelle Johnson – Educational Developer, and Claire Hay – Teaching and Learning Specialist These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these … Read more
MicroCourse 2 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Adapting Instruction in Times of Crisis – Understanding Students’ Needs. This MicroCourse will cover community, connecting and routines, and flexibility in assessment. Date(s): Tuesday, August 11 from 11am – 12pm Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, … Read more
August – Tips of the Month from Financial Aid and Awards Tip #1. Know a student who needs a student loan for September? It’s not too late! On-line applications are available at www.StudentAidBC.ca Tip #2: If you are applying for student loans be sure the courses you register in meet Student Aid BC requirements – … Read more
Gain valuable leadership and volunteer experience while studying at UFV! Senate’s Graduate Studies Committee has 2 graduate student positions available for the upcoming 2020-21 year. Senate’s standing committees carry out the business of Senate. Senate is the academic governing body at UFV responsible for managing policies concerning academic matters, and advising the Board on policies … Read more
Build a memorable resume! Adult Education is about training others, in a workshop or other workspace. Training promotes employee engagement, retention, and creates efficient teams. Set yourself apart from others because you can help companies and employees reach their full potential with the skills you achieve in the newly launched Adult Education Minor. Start the … Read more
Order through Amazon.ca, and Amazon will donate 2.5% to 11% back to the UFV Alumni Association. For more info: https://alumni.ufv.ca/benefits/affinity-program-offers/ For more information, contact Alicia Friesen at alicia.friesen@ufv.ca 08/25/2020
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
MicroCourse 8 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Managing Your Online Course Date(s): Monday, July 27 from 11am – 12pm 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 This course is part of the … Read more