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A great way for students to learn from their peers using self and peer assessment. This is a very structured yet flexible way to provide self and peer assessments. The app is free. Workshop Schedule: PeerScholar — Mon, Aug 31 at 9:30 am http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/peerscholar-training/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 08/31/2020
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 1 at 11 am – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/wevu-workshop-2/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 09/01/2020
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 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. Workshop schedule: Zoom — Wed, Sept 2 at 10 am http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/zoom-workshop-2/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 09/02/2020
Blackboard Ally is making course content accessible. Blackboard Ally is an accessibility application that works with Blackboard to help ensure that your digital course content is accessible by learners. Ally provides course content in accessible formats, including electronic braille and audio files. Workshop Schedule: BB Ally Fri, Sept 4 10:30 am – – http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/blackboard-ally-workshop/ For … Read more
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 — Fri, Sept 4 at 9am http://events.ufv.ca/tlc/events/camtasia-workshop/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 09/04/2020
UFV Theatre Antigone Audition & Backstage Announcement Antigone Adapted and Directed by Shelley Liebembuk Performances: November 25-27, 2020 at 7pm and November 28, 2020 at 2 pm ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Performances will be live, via a virtual platform. Seeking six performers for this contemporary take on Sophocles’ powerful tragedy about the individual’s struggle to resist injustice. … Read more
The Academic Success Centre is delighted to welcome Tara Corman to our team as Learning Strategist. Tara was drawn to UFV’s student-centred focus on diverse pathways and inclusive education, and she looks forward to contributing to the Academic Success Centre’s commitment to providing flexible and peer-driven academic support. She eagerly awaits a return to campus … Read more
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
Art Class At Home Join Amara for a guided drawing class, where you’ll be getting easy step-by-step instructions on how to make a work of art at home! No fancy supplies or art experience necessary. All you’ll need is: a black pen or sharpie, paper, and a ruler (or any straight edge). If you have … Read more
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
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
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
#HelloUFV | Where are you? Reconnect with your Alumni Association. New neighbourhood? New city? New email? Update your info & let us know what you’re up to these days! Reconnect at alumni.ufv.ca/hello and be entered to win a pair of Apple AirPods. Say hi on social with #HelloUFV. For more information, contact UFV Alumni Relations … Read more
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