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The UFV Alumni Association is excited to announce the launch of the UFV Alumni Book Club. In this virtual community, alumni, faculty and staff will connect with each other to read and discuss books on a range of topics and member suggestions. There is no cost to participate – you only have to obtain a … Read more
Weaving Knowledge Systems (formerly Indigenizing the Curriculum) is a workshop that provides you with hands-on experience and resources that will bring together Indigenous and Western worldviews based on your subject area. This workshop is designed for those who have previously completed a course/workshop on Decolonization and Reconciliation. Priority given to those who have completed the … Read more
Support alumni and students by shopping from Amazon. Place your 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 08/31/2020
Weaving Knowledge Systems (formerly Indigenizing the Curriculum) is a two-day workshop that provides you with hands-on experience and resources that will bring together Indigenous and Western worldviews based on your subject area. This workshop is designed for those who have previously completed a course/workshop on Decolonization and Reconciliation. Priority given to those who have completed … Read more
Senate’s Graduate Studies Committee has 2 graduate student positions available for the upcoming 2020-21 year. Gain valuable leadership and volunteer experience while completing your studies! 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
During our time together, we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing the classroom, and our education practice. You must complete this workshop before taking the Working Knowledge Systems workshop. August 25 – 28, 2020 Online Synchronous Sessions 10-11am & 3-4pm Facilitator: Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization … 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 Facilitator: Ken Harmel, Learning Designer 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
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 7 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Inclusivity Online Date(s): Thursday, August 20 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 objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the … Read more
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