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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 — 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
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
Micro2 – 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 Date: Wed, June 10 at 2 pm These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these … Read more
Micro1 – Course Organization (Blackboard Essentials) This MicroCourse will cover basic community building, navigation, and assessment tools Facilitator: Michelle Johnson, Educational Developer Tues, June 9 11 am 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 … Read more
UFV’s Race and Anti-Racism Network (@ufvran) in partnership with the Poetic Justice Foundation (@PoeticJFdn) invite you to a panel discussion and dialogue on Anti-Racism. With the rise in anti-Chinese violence in Canada and a continual lack of acknowledgement of Canada’s own racist past and present and the protests of revolution taking place in the US, … Read more
Overview: The Covid-19 global pandemic has affected societies and people in diverse and unpredictable ways. Join these experts as they discuss and answer questions on issues including; health equity, race and ethnicity, governance, food security, city policy, and international security. Speakers: Linda Dempster, VP Patient Experience, Fraser Health Prof. Dzifa Dordunoo, University of Victoria Chief … Read more
Bursary applications are now open (through your MyUFV account) – the deadline is June 30. Registration for the Fall semester has been delayed, please visit www.ufv.ca/registrar for up to date information. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit. Access to the online student loan application for the fall semester will be available soon @ … Read more
David Dobson, an associate professor at UFV School of Business, is conducting a short survey on the topic of climate change. He is seeking UFV students to participate in the survey. The survey link is posted on myUFV. As a thank you for participating, $200 will be donated to the UFV Student Emergency Fund. https://myportal.ufv.ca/ … Read more
UFV SOCA will be hosting a virtual culture strategy session on June 24 from 1-2pm, hosted on Zoom. Open to all students, staff and faculty. The workshop is a presentation by the city of Abbotsford on their culture plan followed by breakout sessions for feedback. Register at the website below to receive the email invitation … Read more
MicroCourse 6 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Synchronous Teaching Date(s): Thursday, June 4 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 … Read more
MicroCourse 5 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Course Videos Date(s): Thursday, June 4 11 am – 12 pm 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 These series of MicroCourses … Read more
Micro3 – Assessments 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 Microcourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be … Read more
Micro2 – 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 These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools … Read more
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. Please note the addition of MicroCourse 8 – Managing Your Online Course in the listing. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and … Read more