Social Media Basics — Sept 29

This workshop is an overview of the social media landscape. We will dive into Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google with a focus on content and management for each. Participants will have time to practice their new skills in a short exercise. Facilitator: Breanna Willock Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-basics-tickets-120645535043 Sept 29 10 am-12 pm Blackboard Collaborate https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-media-basics-tickets-120645535043 … Read more

Customer Persona Development — Nov 24

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/customer-persona-development-tickets-121241485547 11/24/2020 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/customer-persona-development-tickets-121241485547 For more information, contact Ally Ghakkar at ally.ghakkar@ufv.ca 11/25/2020

Adobe InDesign — Oct 27

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adobe-indesign-tickets-121241868693 10/27/2020 – 10 am-12 pm Online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adobe-indesign-tickets-121241868693 For more information, contact Ally Ghakkar at ally.ghakkar@ufv.ca 10/28/2020

Understanding Self-Regulation: Strategies to return to calm — Oct 29

Self-regulation refers to how quickly and effectively one manages a stressor and then can recover. The ability to self-regulate contributes to overall functioning and well-being. This session explores the foundations of self-regulation in, how to recognize dysregulation, and provides strategies to support return to calm. Facilitator: Christine Slavik Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-self-regulation-strategies-to-return-to-calm-tickets-120646391605 10/29/2020 – 01:00 pm – … Read more

Embodying Self-care: Why Mindfulness Matters — Nov 12

This presentation addresses the personal and professional development of self. The process of understanding what mindfulness is begins with firsthand experience. Engaging in mindfulness-based practices gives you the practical opportunity to get to know and explore the landscape of your own being. This includes awareness of your thoughts, emotions and of body sensations. Going further … Read more

WeVu Workshop — Sept 22

A platform that can host videos made by students and faculty. WeVu allows video annotations and time-stamped feedback. An easy to use tool where students and instructors can comment inline with a video. Workshop Schedule: WeVu – Tues, Sept 22 from 10-11am – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/wevu-workshop-5/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 09/25/2020

Resilience in a Remote World — Oct 28

Resilience in a Remote World This virtual experience explores how to build personal resilience in this unprecedented global situation where we are striving to find new ways to collaborate and contribute to UFV’s success. Levels of stress are sometimes high, changes are often rapid, significant and uncertain leaving many of us feeling overwhelmed. Personal resilience … Read more

Padlet Workshop — Sept 23

A synchronous or asynchronous application that can support activities like posting Post-it notes to a whiteboard for generating/collaborating on. A colourful and engaging medium to share ideas that is very simple for students to post anonymous entries. It is an alternative to a shared whiteboard and is simple for instructors to set up. Workshop Schedule: … Read more

Zoom Workshop

Zoom is a great online meeting app! Zoom is an alternative to Collaborate Ultra. With more participants’ video feeds and stability, Zoom is a great for meeting your students out of Blackboard. However, Zoom needs installation of an app. – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/zoom-workshop-5/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 09/23/2020

How to remain relationally vibrant when working remotely — Nov 26

In response to uncertainties with COVID-19 many employees are being asked to work remotely. There can be benefits and challenges to working away from the familiarity of your work space on campus. This workshop will explore how to remain relationally vibrant when facing distractions, social isolation, interpersonal challenges of working remotely. Facilitator: Christine Slavik Register: … Read more

Camtasia Workshop — Sept 24

Camtasia can be a great tool for your videos! Camtasia is a screen recorder and video editor that can be used to create and edit video tutorials and other instructional videos. Workshop Schedule: Camtasia — Thurs, Sept 24 from 10-11 am – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/camtasia-workshop-4/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 09/24/2020

Peer Support Line Launches for Fall 2020

The Coast Capital Savings Peer Resource & Leadership Centre (PRLC) has modified its in-person peer support program and is now offering one-on-one peer support sessions online! The Peer Support Line is a one-on-one audio and chat peer support resource facilitated by trained Peer Leaders through Blackboard Collaborate. Our Peer Leaders employ active listening and knowledge … Read more

Open Education Faculty Fellows (OEFF) Program — Call for Proposals

The University Librarian and AVP Teaching and Learning are pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for the Open Education Faculty Fellows (OEFF) program. This program, funded by a BC Campus Open Education Foundations Grant and the UFV Office of the Provost and Vice President, Academic, provides faculty with funding (course release or equivalent funds) … Read more