17 Sep The Learning Hub: Issue 25
Dennis Yip
In this week’s issue…
Online Learning Can Help Students. But Are Profs Prepared For It?
From HUFFPOST | huffingtonpost.ca
This story is part of Learning Curve, a HuffPost Canada series that explores the challenges and opportunities for students, faculty and post-secondary institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
How Textbook Alternatives Can Help Reduce the Cost of Education
From MacEvan News | macewan.ca
A few years ago, Dr. Craig Blatz set out to make education more accessible for students in his psychology courses by introducing an open education resource (OER) textbook in his PSYC 212: Introduction to Research Methods course. Now, the associate professor uses OER, no-cost readings (journal articles that are open access or available through library subscriptions) or other low-cost alternatives in every single course he teaches.
“I try to cap textbook costs for my courses at $30,” he says. “If a student took all five of the courses I regularly teach, they would pay about $50 total for textbooks and resources.”
That savings can make a big difference, says Bachelor of Science student Alycia Stewart, who was among the first students to use an OER in Blatz’s PSYC 212 course. While she says she had never even heard the term OER before, she had a good experience, thought the content supplemented her prof’s notes and the course well, and definitely appreciated that the textbook was free. Read More
JIBC Library
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JIBC Library – Cite Your Sources in Style!
JIBC has adopted the 7th edition of APA. Attend a noon-hour APA Workshop, 12 noon to 1 pm:
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- Sept 22 or 24
- Oct 5 or 7
Students, Faculty and Staff Welcome (no registration required). Share with your students and faculty!
Pick a Date and Join us Here: APA 7th edition
Contact us: mjardine@jibc.ca
Upcoming CTLI Virtual Drop-in Sessions
Please note! We have adjusted our drop-in hours to accommodate our faculty.
Come meet us in Collaborate! Bring your questions!
- Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm
- Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm
- Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm
We’ll be running a drop-in session each week, on Thursdays, between 12pm – 1pm.
Register for your session here.
Resources
Interesting Finds
- Building a Taxonomy for Digital Learning
- Video of discussion of impact of Covid-19 on online learning
- asana – personal or small team task management tool
BCcampus Upcoming Events
Adapting to COVID-19: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Improve Your Overall Well-Being
Just as regular exercise strengthens the body, the consistent practice of mindful awareness is associated with beneficial changes in the brain that increase mental resilience, promote well-being, and improve focus.
September 21, 2020 | Register here
FLO MicroCourse – Deepening Empathy Through Reframing
How might we more deeply understand and connect with our students and colleagues when teaching online or face-to-face? Deepening our empathy for others is one way we can grow as inclusive facilitators of learning.
September 21 – September 27, 2020 | Register here
Infusing a Medical Terminology Open Textbook with H5P Interactivity
Educators Kim Carter and Marie Rutherford will share the thinking behind the design of their H5P practice activities, their reason for choosing which types of content types to use, and what they learned in the process.
September 24, 2020 | Register here
ACE-WIL Town Hall – Let’s Connect
BCcampus and the Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC/Yukon invite you to discover the latest ACE-WIL initiatives and resources to help you in your work supporting students with their co-ops and careers.
September 29, 2020 | Register here
Fall Indigenous Series – Pulling Together
Take up the paddle and journey with Chetwood, Kahkah, Leloo and Sammon to forge an understanding of what Indigenization is in your respective role in post-secondary. To embrace reconciliation and to create equitable space for Indigenous peoples in our institutions as learners, colleagues and community members, we shall explore our respective roles and how we gather our knowledge and bring that wealth home to our community.
October 1 – November 5, 2020 | Register here
Click here for the list of BlueJeans recordings from #AskBCcampus
We’re still in the early days for pivoting learning online –
it’s best to practice simplicity, empathy, and compassion. #AskBCcampus
~ BCcampus
DROP-IN THIS MONTH
*new time!*
Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm | Join session
Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm | Join session
Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm | Join session
CTLI RESOURCES
Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning: A Practical Guide (PDF)
UDL Guidelines (PDF)
Facilitating Synchronous Online Learning with Collaborate Webinar
Watch a recording of the workshop here.
Follow along with a copy of the slides.
Suggestions for Synchronous Online Learning (PDF).
Pivoting to Online
Instructional Continuity Checklist for Faculty
Watch a Recording of a Collaborate Training Workshop
Blackboard Help | For Faculty | For Students
Blackboard Training Workshops for LESD/BLES and PBDLESSC (Recordings):
Workshop 1: Course Template, Announcements, Discussions and Uploading Content
Workshop 2: Assignments & Groups
Workshop 3: Tests & The Basics of the Grade Centre
4 Chords | Music Videos | The Axis Of Awesome
Ever wonder why all those pop songs sound kinda the same? Well, it’s pretty simple; They all use the same 4 Chords!
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CONTACT US
Want some one-on-one help? Have something specific you need assistance with? Reach out to the CTLI team by emailing us at telt@jibc.ca.