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Submitted by Fizza Haider As Canada recognizes National AccessAbility Week from May 31 to June 6 this year, TLC is reflecting on the important role accessibility plays in creating inclusive and meaningful teaching and learning experiences. Accessibility is a cornerstone of how we believe learning experiences, services, and spaces should be designed so that learners … Read more
Fizza Haider, Learning Designer at the Teaching and Learning Centre collaborated with Gena Hamilton, Academic Advisor for UFV’s School of Education to design and co-facilitate a week-long microcourse on digital accessibility. The FLO MicroCourse: Designing for Accessibility using POUR Principles was delivered asynchronously online through the BCcampus from January 20 – 26, 2025. 45 individuals … Read more
Written by Victoria Surtees. In the most recent session of Chat-Internationalization on Jan.22, UFV Faculty and staff came together virtually to explore a new resource that provides detailed activities for supporting student writing, research, time management, and critical thinking with GenAI tools. It’s called Writing Thoughtfully with AI, and it was developed by two colleagues … Read more
“When I was in my second year of university, I was preparing to take organic chemistry. Many friends warned me that the class was extremely difficult, which made me feel intimidated and unsure of what to expect. I struggled at first, but over time, I developed study strategies that helped me learn the material more … Read more
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