03 Sep The Learning Hub: Issue 23
Dennis Yip
In this week’s issue…
The role of Centres for Teaching and Learning during Covid-19 – and beyond
From Online Learning and Distance Education Resources | tonybates.ca
This is a study published last week that ‘illuminates how Centres for Teaching and Learning, and equivalent entities addressed and plan to address trends and issues in digital learning in the context of educational disruption caused by COVID-19.’ Such centres are described in the report as ‘the first responders to support the pedagogical and digital transformation of all courses’. Read More
Monthly Liberating Structures Community of Practice Launching this Fall!
From Vancouver Liberating Structures User Group | vancouverliberatingstructuresusergroup.wordpress.com
The Vancouver Liberating Structures User Group is launching a monthly Liberating Structures Community of Practice starting this fall, in collaboration with Fernando and Caroline from Aprendix.global/VirtualFacilitation.com fame! We may even have Keith McCandless as our guest a few of these times! Read more
JIBC Student Online Orientation
The Student Online Orientation is a student’s go-to resource for information on the various services and supports available to them while they’re enrolled in a JIBC course or program, face-to-face or online.
Visit the Site
JIBC Library
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:
- Sept 14, 16, 22 or 24
- Oct 5 or 7
Students, Faculty and Staff Welcome (no registration required). Share with your students and faculty!
APA 7th edition
Contact us: mjardine@jibc.ca
Concise Guide to APA Style
The JIBC store has only 3 copies of this left in stock!
Cost is $40.50 plus tax
Order one today at jibcstore@jibc.ca
Upcoming CTLI Virtual Drop-in Sessions
Please note! Beginning this week, we will be adjusting our drop-in hours to accommodate our faculty.
Come meet us in Collaborate! Bring your questions!
- Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm
- Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm
- Thursday, September 24, 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
- Video Production at Home: Setting up a Studio – By Gordon Cobb, KPU Teaching and Learning Commons
- How to use video conferencing effectively in your classroom? – By Robin Leung, KPU Teaching and Learning Commons
- Enhancing Critical Thinking through Class Discussion – Taylor Institute for teaching and Learning, University of Calgary
Conference:
- ITLC Lilly Online conference – Enhancing Online, Onsite and Hybrid Teaching and Learning (Nov 30 – Dec 4)
BCNET Recorded Webinar:
BCcampus Upcoming Events
Adapting to COVID-19: Teaching and practice adaptations to support student mental health and wellbeing
The B.C. post-secondary education sector has needed to pivot quickly to comply with the required public health measures in response to the pandemic. This pivot has resulted in significant adaptations in the delivery of curriculum and services at colleges, universities, and institutes, with campus workforces and student bodies distributed and participating in campus life from home.
September 10, 2020 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Register here
Adapting to COVID-19: Establishing and Building a Stronger Relationship with Your Supervisor
This webinar will assist graduate students in building strong working relationships with the supervisor and committee members that support their progress through their graduate programs.
September 15, 2020 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Register here
An In-Depth Look at the Pulling Together Indigenization Guide: Teachers and Instructors
BCIT and BCcampus would like to invite you to participate in two interactive Zoom sessions about the Pulling Together Indigenization Guides where we will focus on the Teachers and Instructors Guide.
September 17, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | 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
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 10, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm | Join session
Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm | Join session
Thursday, September 24, 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
“If The World Was Ending” JP Saxe ft. PS22 Chorus
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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.