09 Jul The Learning Hub: Issue 16
Dennis Yip
In this week’s issue…
Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
From Concordia University | concordia.ca
There are two basic formats of learning in an online environment.
Synchronous learning is any activity in an online course that happens in real-time, like a Zoom meeting or a chat. It requires all participants to be in the same online environment, actively participating at the same time. It is typically characterized by opportunities for interaction between the instructor and students and amongst students, such as a Q & A, a Class Discussion or Office Hours. Read More
Midterm Observations on Online Teaching
From KPU Teaching and Learning Commons | wordpress.kpu.ca
Like many of you, I rushed online mid-March, scrambling to move my course into a virtual space while on the go and in the midst of a new, mysterious pandemic. The Summer Term has offered some more possibilities to get better prepared and to think in advance about how to transition online while taking a pedagogical approach that is similar to the one I use in person. While my goals and intentions are the same, the methods can look very different online. Read More
Making the Transition to Take-Home Exams
From University of Waterloo | uwaterloo.ca
Most university courses have an end-of-term assessment of student learning: a final exam, term test, summative project, or other option. Students are commonly required to complete these end-of-term assessments by assembling in person at the same time and in the same place, such as a classroom or gymnasium. Read More
JIBC Library
Library & Copyright Orientation via Skype: Monday July 27th 1 pm – 2 pm
RSVP to library@jibc.ca
New faculty and staff will learn about the many services and resources available! Anyone is welcome to join for a refresher!
Check-out our eBooks on Racism in Canada
Details on Borrowing eBooks
Upcoming CTLI Virtual Drop-in Sessions
Come meet us in Collaborate! Bring your questions!
- Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 11am to 12pm
- Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 11am to 12pm
- Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 11am to 12pm
We’ll be running a drop-in session each week, on Thursdays, between 11am-12pm.
Register for your session here.
Resources
Interesting Finds
- Fun FLO Friday – BCcampus (June 19) – Watch the Recording
- Teaching Resources – Ryerson University
- Teaching Tips – Centre for Teaching Excellence University of Waterloo
- Equity and online learning: practical design steps – Online Learning and Distance Education Resources Moderated by Tony Bates
BCcampus Upcoming Events
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Adapting to COVID-19: Understanding the Challenges of International Learners (Part 1)
Join us as we learn and share with representatives from 4 post-secondary institutions in B.C. in a three-part webinar series. We will discuss challenges faced by international students and how they have been impacted by the pandemic.
July 14, 2020 – 9:30 am – 10:30 am | Register Here -
Adapting to COVID-19: Innovative Approaches to Supporting the International Student Experience (Part 2)
This second session will focus on some of the innovations B.C. post-secondary institutions have implemented to provide support to international students in creative ways.
July 15 – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Register Here -
Indigenous Speaker Series: Land Acknowledgements – A Conversation with Post-Secondary Students
Join us in a thoughtful conversation with post-secondary students where you will learn about the importance of saying a land acknowledgment and some things to include in your own land acknowledgment.
July 15, 2020 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Register Here -
FLO Friday: Creating Inclusive Spaces Online – Considering the “Other”
Unpack the importance of fostering spaces that champion vulnerability and empathy with your students. This session will model how to facilitate discussions about contemporary topics that consider society, culture, bias, and justice through your students’ experiences.
July 17, 2020 – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Register Here
- FLO MicroCourse: Considerations for Indigenizing Your Work
In this one week MicroCourse, you will explore how you might reframe Indigenous pedagogies within online environments, including encouraging participants and creating relationships.
July 27, 2020 – August 2, 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
Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 11am to 12pm | Join session
Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 11am to 12pm | Join session
CTLI RESOURCES
Universal Design for Learning
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
- Watch a Recording of a Collaborate Training Workshop
- Instructor Transition Course
- Blackboard Help | For Faculty | For Students
‘Backstreet Boys Parody’ – Chris Mann feat. AJ McLean from The Backstreet Boys (6 Feet Back ALRIGHT)
#ChrisMann #parody #backstreetboys
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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.
OFFICE OF INDIGENIZATION
What does it mean to occupy a land since time immemorial? This may be a phrase heard or read when referring to First Peoples’ occupation of their respective ancestral territory. Simply, this means Indigenous Peoples of the said territory have belonged to the land beyond ancient memory. In the span of human history, settlers’ arrival to Turtle Island (North America) some six hundred years ago is but a mere speck of human existence on this continent. Indigenous ancient histories record ancestry dating back tens of thousands of years- since time immemorial. Indigenous Peoples thus have a different relationship to their Native land as its original stewards than non-Indigenous inhabitants. Respecting this distinction is requisite to recognition of inherent Indigenous rights, title, laws and legal traditions; all essential Truths to be acted upon to advance a dutiful Nation to Nation relationship.
xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m: qÊ·i:lÌ•qÊ·É™lÌ• Êâ€Ã‰â„¢ kʷθə snÉ™wÌ“eyəɬ ct (Musqueam: giving information about our teachings) is a cross-curricular educational resource developed in partnership by xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam) First Nation and the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). A Teaching Kit and other web-based resources such as land animations and a historic timeline are available to teach and share xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m histories from xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m perspective.
CONTACT US
Email indigenization@jibc.ca if you want to learn more about xʷməθkʷəy̓əm-led educational initiatives.