Learning and Sharing
UFV will be launching Brightspace in all courses for the Summer 2025 semester! We know that this is a big and exciting change, and the TLC is here to support you. TLC will host open drop-in sessions for Instructors scheduled to teach in Summer 2025 to learn Brightspace Basics. In preparation for the Summer Semester … 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
SLG (Supported Learning Groups) leaders share their best practices when supporting students. Harman, an SLG Leader, explains how SLG emphasizes creativity, and how to have fun while learning at UFV. Harman does the Relay Race activity: There are 2 teams where the goal is to answer a multi-step concept. Each team lines up facing the … Read more
Students teaching students: an example from SOC399V Written by Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Centre On November 29, 2024, I witnessed a powerful teaching moment, and it did not involve an instructor. Who, then, was doing the teaching? At the CEP Library, I saw students teaching students. SOC 399V Medical Systems and Society students delivered … 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
The Teaching and Learning Centre is excited to announce the 2024 recipients of the Teaching Inquiries into Pedagogical Practices (TIPP) Fund. This year’s focus on changemaking celebrates UFV’s 50 years of creating positive impact in the Fraser Valley and beyond. These innovative projects showcase the faculty member’s commitment to fostering transformative learning experiences and exploring … 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
This past year, TLC and UFV Library have been working on supporting Open Education initiatives at UFV overseen by Martin Warkentin and Janelle Sztuhar (UFV Library) and Claire Hay (TLC). This is a growth area for UFV with about 25% of all Winter 2023 sections offered with ‘no textbook required’ options for students. Open Education … Read more