25 Sep The Learning Hub: Issue 26
Dennis Yip
In this week’s issue…
Innovation and on-line and digital learning: five myths, five barriers, and five strategies
From Online Learning and Distance Education Resources | tonybates.ca
There is an awful lot of nonsense talked about innovation and how to make it happen (particularly but not exclusively by governments), so I was very pleased to see this post written by Dr. Morriss-Olson (thanks to Academic Impressions for directing me to this).
I have also written about innovation in the use of technology for teaching in my book, Managing Technology in Higher Education (written with Albert Sangrà), so I thought it might be useful to combine Dr. Morriss-Olson’s myths with some barriers that prevent innovation, and with some strategies for innovation, that Albert and I identified when we looked at institutional approaches to innovation at eleven different higher education institutions. Read More
Ask An Expert About Teaching Online
From Contact North | teachonline.ca
Submit your question in the form or e-mail your question to askanexpert@teachonline.ca about anything related to teaching online and receive a response within 2 business days. Consider using our search tool, which searches all resources on teachonline.ca, and you may be able to find a post that answers your question. Read More
JIBC Library
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JIBC Library is proud to support Orange Shirt Day.
Check out the streaming media, eBooks, DVDs and books!
APA 7th edition workshops: https://libguides.jibc.ca/apa
Contact us: mjardine@jibc.ca
Writing Centre
SHARE WITH YOUR STUDENTS!
Drop In Writing Support Hours are back! Meet with a peer tutor to have your writing questions answered. Quick reviews of your assignment* and support for APA formatting available.
- Mondays 10-11am
- Tuesdays 12-2pm
- Wednesday 10-11am & 12-2pm, and
- Thursdays 12-2pm.
Join us here: https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/20642f2084794bceb492d2b24fa1c541
Note: Due to drop in sessions being limited to 15-20 minute sessions, tutors may not be able to fully review longer papers. For a full review of your writing assignment, we encourage you to submit your drafts to the writing centre by emailingwritingcentre@jibc.ca .
Upcoming CTLI Virtual Drop-in Sessions
Come meet us in Collaborate! Bring your questions!
- 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
- UBC’s Online Teaching Program (a free, online, self-paced course)
- Ten assessment thoughts when redesigning your course for digital delivery – North Island College
- Alternatives to High Stakes Testing: A Step-by-Step List of Ideas – North Island College
- Blackboard Learn: Tips for using Tests, Surveys, and Pools – North Island College
- Stock photos focused around diversity, equity, and inclusion – Erin Beattie, Manager, Marketing and Communications
- Ten Facts About Open Educational Resources (OERs) – Contact North
- Ten Facts You Need to Know About Blended Learning – Contact North
- Top Resources for Blended Learning – Contact North
Conference
- Studio 20: Engaging Learners Online: Studio20 is an exciting new BCcampus-hosted event that is coming this November 17 – 19, 2020. The theme of the event is on the engagement of learners online through vision, voice, and active learning. Prepare yourselves for a three half-day online workshop that is designed to turn teaching online from ‘drab’ to ‘fab’! Students can register for FREE.
For those needing funding opportunities (no PD available), here’s a separate link https://studio20.bccampus.ca/bplg/
BCcampus Upcoming Events
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
Open Education Challenge Series
If you’re new to open education and curious to learn more, join us for a five-week course where you will savour biweekly 10-minute challenges that will dish up valuable open education practices for your daily work.
October 5, 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
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
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
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 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
Refresh Break Routine #1
From MoveSafe| Whole Body Routine #1
The following exercises are recommended for people in generally good musculoskeletal health.
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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.