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Unveiling Brightspace: A UFV Community-Centered Transition The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) at UFV recently hosted an engaging and collaborative event to introduce Brightspace, the university’s new learning management system. The session brought together faculty, staff, and IT professionals to explore the platform’s capabilities and discuss the transition process. The event opened with a thoughtful … Read more
REGISTER HERE! Wednesday, May 8, 8:30 am – 3 pm, Abbotsford Campus, Evered Hall in S Building. UFV Teaching & Learning is excited to host ConnectED 2024, – a day for building connections, engaging in teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education, one conversation, idea, and action at a time. In Radical … Read more
Before this class, first, getting First aid was very scary for me? I have one first aid book in my home and sometimes I opened the book and asked my husband “can you explain this word for me,” […] but after this class, I understand everything practically and it’s very useful for me. – Pilot … Read more
Teaching and Learning Centre has hosted three open forums on the topic of AI and ChatGPT technology. The first forum, The Impact of AI-Chat GPT in Higher Ed brought together over 60 participants from various disciplines to discuss the impact, the challenges and the possibilities here at UFV. The second forum, Tech Talk – AI … Read more
Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation Dates: May 11 & 12, 2023 Time: 9am to 4pm Location: UFV Abbotsford Campus – G124 Description The Educators Journey Towards Reconciliation is a two-day workshop where we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing our education practice and spaces. Through reflecting on your experiences … Read more
Join Michelle Johnson, Teaching and Learning Specialist in Learning with Technology, in her Chat Learning Tech. Chat Learning Tech is a monthly online discussion group with the goal of having a non-structured, casual discussion about the use of Learning Technology in the UFV classroom. Bring your technology-related strategies to share and brainstorm ways to target … Read more
OPEN EDUCATION TALKS 2023 – “Harnessing the power of students in open education at the University of the Fraser Valley” by Janelle Sztuhar, Ashley McDougall and Claire Hay On Wednesday March 1st 2023, Claire Hay alongside Janelle Sztuhar (UFV Library) and Ashley McDougall (VP External, UFV Student Union Society) presented a lightning talk as part … Read more
The TLC Learning Designers have designated some time on Fridays where you can drop-in and ask a Learning Designer questions about your online courses, and/or how to incorporate ed-tools, Blackboard questions, etc. for your teaching practice. Of course, you can still drop-in anytime to get help, or email asktlc@ufv.ca to schedule appointments. Drop in for … Read more
New dates for Celebrate Learning – Summer 2023 – dates to be announced Here are the event video links for the Celebrate Learning events. The program plans are attached as well so you can see my work on these events. Celebrate Learning – In the playlist, each video is edited individually to about 5 minutes … Read more
Culturally responsive pedagogy is an approach that challenges deficit perspectives and draws on students strengths to foster success. Join a community of staff and faculty interested in exploring topics, theories and activities related to this approach over 8 1- hour sessions, Sessions will be every two weeks on Mondays, 11:30-12:30 on the following dates with … Read more