07 Oct The Learning Hub: Issue 28
Dennis Yip
In this week’s issue…
CTLI Has a New Email
We have phased out our old email address telt@jibc.ca. Please use ctli@jibc.ca for future communications.
7 Big Ideas as You Shift Toward Online Teaching
From John Spencer | spencerauthor.com
Professor. Author. Maker
I still have times when I mess up with online learning. I still have lessons that tank. I still have times when I haven’t developed as tight of an online community as I would have hoped. I am constantly learning and evolving as I move through new iterations in distance learning. And yet, I also see value in sharing what I’ve learned along the way. With that in mind, I thought I would offer my perspective and share my free resources. Read More
What do We Know about Student Experiences of Online Learning?
From The K. Patricia Cross Academy | kpcrossacademy.org
Higher education institutions have been scrambling to meet the demand for remote and online courses. This has been due in part to general growth trends in online enrollment, but it has also been accelerated out of response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Because of this, we have focused on helping faculty teach more effectively online. Read More
JIBC Library
More eBooks @ the JIBC Library
Our Taylor & Francis collection includes eBooks in the areas of Law Enforcement and Security. You can read them online, or, download as PDF.
Topics include:
- Arson
- Counterterrorism
- Emergency preparedness
- Expert witnesses
- Forensic pathology
- Homicide investigations
- And more!
If you have questions email: library@jibc.ca
Upcoming CTLI Virtual Drop-in Sessions
Come meet us in Collaborate! Bring your questions!
- Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm
- Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm
- Thursday, October 29, 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
- OpenStax – Free textbooks (OPEN textbooks) collection
- Open Education Network – Free textbooks (OPEN textbooks) collection
- Remote teaching: a practical guide with tools, tips, and techniques – Open textbook
- How to make an audiobook – A step by step guide with videos
- Mayer’s 12 Principles of Multimedia learning – Tips for creating videos for online learning
- Writing content? – A Checklist for Plain Language
Free Professional Development Opportunity
The Educational Development (ED) 2020 Institute – The Educational Development (ED) 2020 Institute is focused on individuals newer to educational development and engages across four weeks with asynchronous learning (60 minutes) and synchronous session (90 minutes) each week for a total commitment of 10 hours. Registration is FREE.
BCcampus Upcoming Events
Creating Accessible OER in Pressbooks
Pressbooks can be used to create all sorts of open educational resources including textbooks, anthologies, lab manuals, case studies, and more. It also supports text, images, video, audio, and interactive activities – all within one resource! But how do you make sure all of this content is accessible?
October 14, 2020 | Register here
Open Access in Action: Tales from Five Institutions
Join us for a quick review of five different Open Access initiatives at five different institutions. Presenters will offer a quick overview of their projects and answer questions. Make a warm mug of tea or coffee and come join us!
October 21, 2020 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Register here
Adapting to COVID-19: Fun Friday with Gurdeep Pandher
Have you met Gurdeep Pander? You’ve probably seen his infectious smile and dancing going viral earlier this year. As a way to spread joy during the pandemic, Gurdeep wanted to spread happiness through dance – and it worked! You’re invited to an at-home dance party with Gurdeep as he teaches us Bhangra.
October 23, 2020 – 1:30pm – 2:00pm | Register here
FLO MicroCourse: Micro-Certifications in the B.C. Context
In this one-week FLO MicroCourse, we will refine the definition of micro-certifications with a from a local perspective, examine best practices from other regions, and identify at least one feasible application of micro-certifications to our province.
October 26 – November 1, 2020 | Register here
COVID and Beyond: What’s Your Metaphor?
Save the date! The ETUG community will get together to share stories, developments and practices that have met current challenges and that will serve us well into the future. Call for proposals are open until October 12.
November 6, 2020 | Register here
Studio20: Engaging Learners Online
BCcampus is proud to present Studio20: Engaging Learners Online. Prepare yourselves for a three half-day online workshop that will explore the art of engaging learners online and will feature keynotes and facilitators focusing on the themes of vision, voice, and active learning.
November 17-19, 2020 – 9:00am – 2:00pm | 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, October 15, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm | Join session
Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm | Join session
Thursday, October 29, 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
Being A Robber In 2020 Is Complicated
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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 ctli@jibc.ca.