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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
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
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
The Teaching & Learning Centre and Educational Technology Services have moved offices temporarily during renovations. Find us down the hall in G159.
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!
Higher Ed Teaching Strategies from Magna Publications. View the article on Transforming Midterm Evaluations into a Metacognitive Pause
Higher Ed Teaching Strategies from Magna Publications. Finding Signs of Progress When Learning is Slow
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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.
The Educational Technology Users Group (ETUG) is a community of BC post-secondary educators focused on the ways in which learning and teaching can be enhanced through technology. Their community is diverse and members include: post-secondary professional staff (e.g. instructional designers, media developers, technical support) post-secondary faculty and instructors academic and technology administrators They are affiliated with our … Read more