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submitted by Smitty Miller, Assistant Professor, Department of Information Studies My first day in Launch was…how shall I put this…a lot. I was surrounded by a crowd of impossibly accomplished humans with lists of credentials as long as my arm. Meanwhile, I arrived with my master’s degree in Library and Information Studies and a fresh … Read more
Ready to move past the “Should I use AI?” conversation? UFV is offering a number of exciting opportunities to delve into the nuanced realities of integrating AI into teaching and learning. Explore topics like academic integrity in the age of AI, AI-assisted research, designing AI-embedded courses, and using AI to streamline your academic workflow. Check … Read more
Written by Vandy Britton I had the extraordinary pleasure of attending a professional development day hosted by Senóqw’iye (Leanne Joe) from UFV’s Teaching & Learning Centre that was centered around the newly envisioned Environmental Learning Experience (ELE) Framework. This curriculum had been put on the back burner by the Ministry, but through the tireless work … Read more
Unveiling Brightspace: A UFV Community-Centered Transition The Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) at UFV recently hosted an engaging and collaborative event to introduce Brightspace, the university’s new learning management system. The session brought together faculty, staff, and IT professionals to explore the platform’s capabilities and discuss the transition process. The event opened with a thoughtful … Read more
Written by Victoria Surtees, Internationalization Specialist. On November 15th, I attended a full-day event on Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices, with special guest, Dr. Theresa Southam, author of Transforming Trauma Through Social Change: A Guide for educators. Co-hosted by Dr. Amea Wilbur, Dr. Brianna Strumm, and UFV’s Teaching and Learning Centre, the day’s events covered an applied … Read more
To celebrate 50 years of excellence in teaching and mentoring, all UFV faculty and staff are invited to create a collaborative visual art piece that literally weaves together our wisdom as educators and mentors at UFV. Using embroidery hoops as looms, we will use simple weaving techniques to create unique and beautiful pearls that include … Read more
During this session, we will learn about the Halq’eméylem speaking Stó:lō peoples intrinsic relationship with what they refer to as S’ólh Téméxw. We will connect with the land and learn how to create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment. *This workshop will be conducted outside. Dress appropriate for the weather. Dates: April 17, 2024 … 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
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