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In 2022 and 2023, UFV faculty and staff from across the institution came together to explore resources and share experiences in three separate communities of practice on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. The result was amazing conversations… and folders full of excellent teaching and learning resources! It seemed a shame to keep them hidden away, so with … 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
Claire Hay and Awneet Sivia attended STHLE 2023 in Charlottetown PEI and participated in presentations on AI Technology in Higher Education, Indigenizing curriculum, program reviews, professional development models, assessment and much more! Claire presented two sessions: one on an Indigenous model for curriculum development using the 5R’s (with … 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
Dr Abhi Rao has over 15 years of work experience as an instructor and academic skills administrator. He completed his doctorate in English with a focus on Rhetoric and Professional Communication from Iowa State University. He developed a writing centre for the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University and directed it until 2019. … 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
Have you taken the following courses and are interested in helping other students? The SLG Program is currently hiring leaders for ANTH 102, BIO 111, BUS 145, BUS 249, CHEM 113, CHEM 213, CMNS 125, CIS 190, ECON 100, ECON 101, English (English Major), GEOG 103, MACS 130, MATH 111, MATH 141, PHYS 111, SOCIO … Read more