Planning for Academic Success Workshop — July 28

This live online workshop hosted by UFV Advising Centre will support you in planning for academic success. Academic Advisors will discuss: 1) Information about academic standing at UFV 2) Next steps for bringing your GPA above 2.0 3) Resources on campus to improve your academic success The workshop is 1 hour in length. There will … Read more

MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction

MicroCourse 2 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Adapting Instruction in Times of Crisis – Understanding Students’ Needs Date(s): Tuesday, July 14 from 11 am – 12 pm This MicroCourse will cover community, connecting and routines, and flexibility in assessment. Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization   This course is part of the Online … Read more

MicroCourse 3 — Assessments

MicroCourse 3 — Online Teaching Fundamentals – Assessments Date(s): Wednesday, July 15 from 2-3 pm This MicroCourse will cover assessment options and tools in Blackboard Facilitator: Michelle Johnson – Educational Developer, and Claire Hay – Teaching and Learning Specialist This course is part of the Online Teaching Fundamentals MicroCourses series. The primary objective of these … Read more

MicroCourse 8 — Managing Your Online Course — July 13

MicroCourse 8 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Managing Your Online Course Date(s): Monday, July 13 from 11 am – 12 pm 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 … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals

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

Virtual Fraser Valley Pride Celebration

Happy Pride! The Coast Capital Savings Peer Resource & Leadership Centre (PRLC) is proud to be a sponsor of the Fraser Valley Pride Celebration’s Virtual Dance Party for 2020! Virtual Pride is happening from July 10-18 this year. Follow @FraserValleyPride on Facebook to stay up-to-date with all the Pride programming! For LGBTQI+ info, resources, and … Read more

MicroCourse 4 — Create a Compelling Discussion Forum — July 14

MicroCourse 4 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Discussion Forum Date(s): Tues, July 14 from 1 – 3 pm This MicroCourse will cover student-led discussions, self and peer assessment, grading, and assessing student activity. Facilitator: Ken Harmel, Learning Designer These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses … Read more

MicroCourse 3 — Assessments — July 9

MicroCourse 3- Online Teaching Fundamentals – Assessments Date(s): Thursday, July 9 from 11am – 12pm This MicroCourse will cover assessment options and tools in Blackboard. 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 — Adapting Instruction — July 8

MicroCourse 2 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Adapting Instruction in Times of Crisis – Understanding Students’ Needs Date(s): Wednesday, July 8 from 2-3 pm This MicroCourse will cover community, connecting and routines, and flexibility in assessment. Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization   This course is part of the Online Teaching Fundamentals MicroCourses … Read more

MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization (Blackboard Essentials) — July 7

MicroCourse 1 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Course Organization (Blackboard Essentials) Date(s): Tuesday, July 7 11 am-12 pm This MicroCourse will cover basic community building, navigation, and assessment tools. 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 behind … Read more

MicroCourse 6 — Synchronous Teaching — July 7

MicroCourse 6 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Synchronous Teaching Date(s): Tues, July 7 from 2-3 pm Micro6 – Virtual 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. … Read more

MicroCourse 6 — Synchronous Teaching — June 30

MicroCourse 6 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Synchronous Teaching Date(s): Tues, June 30 11 am-12 pm 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 … Read more

MicroCourses – Online Teaching Fundamentals — July and August dates

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 4 — Create a Compelling Discussion Forum — June 30

MicroCourse 4 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Discussion Forum Date(s): Tuesday, June 30 from 2 – 3pm This MicroCourse will cover Student led discussions, self and peer assessment, grading and assessing student activity Facilitator: Ken Harmel, Learning Designer These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses … Read more