Online Co-op Education information sessions — Sept 16, 22, 24

Looking for relevant work experience? Join one of three online Co-op Information Sessions! Hosted by our Co-op Coordinators, this co-op information session will include details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-operative Education program. There will be an opportunity for Q & A with a co-op student with previous co-op work experience. … Read more

Campus Cards — office open

The Campus Card office is now open for the Fall semester, on the Abbotsford campus. To better assist students and employees the office will be open until the Thanksgiving weekend where hours will be reduced thereafter. For hours of operation visit www.ufv.ca/campuscard/. Campus Card office: S1101, Abbotsford campus https://www.ufv.ca/campuscard/ For more information, contact Sheila St. … Read more

Senate meeting — Sept 25

The first meeting of Senate for the 2020-21 Academic year will take place Fri, Sept 25, at 1:30 pm. Details regarding how to access this meeting virtually will be updated on the Senate web page once confirmed. https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ The deadline for submissions for this meeting is Tues, Sept 15, at noon. Please email items to … Read more

Online Orientation released to all UFV students

A message from the Orientation team Smart Start Module 1: Culture and Conduct, was released to students on August 26.  In the coming weeks, we are planning a rolling release of modules 2-4 of the Blackboard online orientation course so students have time to complete these self-guided modules before the start of classes. The release … Read more

MicroCourse 6 — Synchronous Teaching — Aug 25

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 5 — Course Videos — Aug 27

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). Date(s): Thursday, August 27 from 11am – 12pm Micro5 – Make Your Course Videos Facilitator: Robin Pittman, Media Developer These series of MicroCourses will … Read more

MicroCourse 4 — Create a Compelling Discussion Forum — Aug 25

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 25 from 2pm – 3pm 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 2 — Adapting Instruction — Aug 25

MicroCourse 2 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Adapting Instruction 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 25 from 11am – 12pm Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential … Read more

MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization (Blackboard Essentials) — Sept 1

MicroCourse 1 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Course Organization (Blackboard Essentials) This MicroCourse will cover basic community building, navigation, and assessment tools Date(s): Tuesday, Sept 1. 2 pm   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 … Read more

MicroCourse 7 — Inclusivity Online — Sept 24

MicroCourse 7 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Inclusivity Online International and Indigenous student profiles, access, and participation Date(s): Thursday, Sept 24, from 2pm – 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 … Read more

MicroCourse 8 — Managing Your Online Course — Aug 31

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 31 from 11am – 12pm Facilitator: Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist This course is part of the … Read more

PeerScholar Training

PeerScholar is much more than just a self- and peer-assessment tool Have you wanted to help develop your students’ metacognitive skills? Are you designing activities and assessments that promote transferrable skills such as critical, creative and analytic thinking? Have you thought about how students can improve their ability to accept “sh*t sandwiches” and work with … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals — Aug 24-27

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

Career opportunities — August 24

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: – IT Service Management (ITSM) Analyst – Service Desk Analyst I – Manager, Alumni Relations – Switchboard Operator – Assistant, Risk & Safety – Groundskeeper Assistant – Assistant Professor, BSN program To view details on these postings, … Read more