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Learn more about including video into your online course
A recent survey on blended learning find that the most preferred medium to enhance student learning is video, which comes as no big surprise. This is why we have a slew of how-to instructional videos for your students (and for you, the instructor, too, don’t worry). Are students asking you how to post a video … Read more
How are you?
A story about being well Normally, the end of the semester and the nearing of winter break would mean a relief for many instructors. Yet, this year, what I hear and observe instead are concerns and scheduling of more meetings to better prepare for the year ahead. It would be a lie if I told … Read more
Visual Appeal
Padlet is a great tool for any course Tired of discussion forums? Looking for asynchronous interactions that are more visual and interactive? Maybe it is time for you to consider introducing Padlet into your courses. Discussion forums are presented to students in a linear fashion – requiring students to click on each thread to … Read more
did you know?
Blackboard Ally is making course content accessible. Blackboard Ally is a new exciting feature that provides alternative accessibility formats for both students and instructors. In addition to providing you with insight to your content accessibility, Ally automatically creates … Read more
Three Simple Questions
So it’s the middle of the semester. It’s that time when mid-terms are happening and the first major assignments are being submitted. But as the instructor you’re not quite sure how things are going for your students. You’ve noticed that participation in synchronous sessions has dropped off and the interaction in asynchronous activities has become … Read more
AskTLC…Thank You!
This summer consisted of a lot of new challenges for me (and most people I presume); living through a pandemic has not been easy, despite my own intersecting privileges, such as having a roof over my head and job security, to name a couple. One challenge, what I would later see as an opportunity, was … Read more
Introducing Blackboard Ally
Tech Highlight Introducing Blackboard Ally UFV has brought on Blackboard Ally in order to help instructors create accessible content for students to access. What does Ally do? Blackboard Ally works seamlessly with Blackboard Learn to gauge the accessibility of your course content. Ally provides guidance and tips for lasting improvements to your content accessibility.In addition … Read more
Things to Keep in Mind for Supporting our Students
Here are some things to keep in mind this term: Students are at-risk of dropping out of school or your course We know that balancing life, academic and financial commitments can be challenging for students at the best of times. Add a major disruption or crisis like we are currently experiencing, and more students may … Read more
Outstanding Support from the Teaching and Learning Team!
Not unexpectedly, September was a very busy and important time to work with faculty and their online courses. Teaching and Learning staff and faculty answered a whopping 938 emails, facilitated 56 workshops, completed 30 course reviews through the Check Under the Hood program, and conducted 235 one-on-one consultations with faculty. It is a testament to the … Read more