Educational Conundrum of the Week – To Pod or Not to Pod?
Classrooms can be set up in pods. Does this layout change the dynamics in facilitating and learning in the classroom? How? Share your views with your peers in this blog
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Educational Conundrum of the Week – May 1, 2017
Instructors have been asked by students, “Why do you use so many YouTube and third party videos in your course, can’t you do your own?” This may imply that an instructor’s expertise on the subject is being challenged. How would you respond to the student? What’s your approach to using third party videos in your … Read more
(Profile) Pictures worth a 1000 Words, or Just One
We’ve all heard the expressions “It’s nice to put a face to the name”. Or, I prefer to “meet face to face”. Both of these have pleasant nuances, and few can argue that both build better relationships. Why then do so many students lack a picture profile? I have seen more blank mugs than … Read more
Introduction to Blackboard
Are you a faculty member new to Blackboard or one who needs a refresher? We have a great workshop for you. Join us on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 10:00am to noon on the Abbotsford campus for our Blackboard Introductory Workshop facilitated by Gordon Jang. This workshop will provide you with an overview of Blackboard Learn. … Read more
We have moved!!
The Teaching & Learning Centre and Educational Technology Services have moved offices temporarily during renovations. Find us down the hall in G159.
Two “seriously fun” events to advance your teaching and learning practice with BCcampus
In February 2017, BCcampus invites you to join them for one or two exciting workshops that invite you to think visually and creatively about facilitation, engagement, and learning. Find out all the details!
Faculty Focus: Transforming Midterm Evaluations into a Metacognitive Pause
Higher Ed Teaching Strategies from Magna Publications. View the article on Transforming Midterm Evaluations into a Metacognitive Pause
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Higher Ed Teaching Strategies from Magna Publications. Finding Signs of Progress When Learning is Slow
TLC IS Now On Social Media!
TLC is now on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Follow/like/share us to make sure you don’t miss out on all the great opportunities TLC has to offer.
Getting Students Names Right: It’s Personal
Faculty Focus provides an excerpt from To My Professor: Student Voices for Great College Teaching, a new book that brings together student experiences and opinions with advice from master educators and experts, speaking to the importance of getting students names right. View this link for the full article.