23 Oct The Learning Hub: Issue 30
Dennis Yip
In this week’s issue…
Online Teaching with the most basic of tools – email and a phone and maybe one other tool
From Dr. Tannis Morgan | homonym.ca
There’s been a lot of great resources being shared by so many of us who want to help with the move-online-quickly situation that COVID has found us in. I don’t link to any of it here but I want to acknowledge this great work and generous sharing of it. This is my small contribution.
A lot of online teaching is really about communicating clearly and well (even if it feels like you are stating the obvious) and establishing and managing expectations. The good news is that you can do most of that by email. Early online teaching was focussed on good organization and structure, because there simply weren’t a lot of tech options to distract us. Read More
What is Mid-Course Feedback?
By UBC CTLT | ctlt.ubc.ca
Mid-course feedback (MCF) involves collecting feedback from students near the middle of the course to give the instructor the opportunity to make adjustments and improvements before the course is over (Harris & Stevens, 2003).
Mid-course feedback can provide information about components of the learning process that students do not understand and therefore can be an important course development tool (Hodges and Stanton, 2007). Read More
How Making My Teaching Accessible Made It Better
By Stanford University | tomprof.stanford.edu
Disability studies was my field of research for nearly a decade. But it wasn’t until I had a visually impaired student in my classroom that my teaching finally became accessible. Making my teaching accessible made my teaching betterâ€â€for all of my students. Read More
CTLI hosts the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Workshop Series
The Center for Teaching, Learning & Innovation (CTLI) is offering a series of faculty development workshops to expand the application of UDL Principles, specifically in the area of public safety.
Workshop #1: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning: A Practical Guide
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 Seanna Takacs UDL Consultant, Ph.D in Educational Psychology Seanna has extensive experience in UDL, accessibility services, and teaching in post-secondary settings. |
 Junsong Zhang Instructional Designer, CTLI, MEd. MDM Junsong is experienced in user-centered learning design, educational technology, and faculty development. |
JIBC Library
The JIBC Library has many subject-related Guides which have been developed for particular programs and courses.
Take a look at the list to see if any of these Guides can fit into your courses! https://libguides.jibc.ca
Questions? Contact library@jibc.ca
Upcoming CTLI Virtual Drop-in Sessions
Come meet us in Collaborate! Bring your Blackboard, Collaborate, Kaltura or other teaching & learning questions!
- Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm
- Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm
- Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm
Register for your session here.
Resources
Interesting Finds
- Open Attribution Builder (Open Washington) – A tool to help you build attributions for your OER.
- Missed the Adobe MAX 2020 3-day conference? You can stream over 350+ of the interesting sessions here!
- Facilitating + Moderating Online (VIU) – Helpful tips for faculty looking to sharpen their online facilitation skills.
- 10 TIPS for Effective Online Discussions (EDUCAUSE) – Need ideas on how to freshen up your online engagement with your students? How about some advise on effective online discussions.
- Instructors: Getting Started (University of Windsor) – A super comprehensive wiki for instructors just getting into Blackboard.
BCcampus Upcoming Events
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
In the Kitchen: H5P Chef Svein-Tore Griff With
Joining us in the kitchen is Top Chef Svein-Tore Griff With, founder of H5P, who will be here to share and demo the new H5P OER Hub. We will learn how the H5P content being developed as part of this project can be shared in the Hub and about the future direction of H5P.
October 29, 2020 – 9:00am – 10:00am | Register here
Fun FLO Friday: Open Tricks & Treats
Join Alena Buis for a fun-filled facilitation experience using open practices that can decenter the instructor and bring learners into collaborative practice. We’ll have some fun in Zoom!
October 30, 2020 – 11:00am – 12:00pm | 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
Thursday, Oct 29, 2020 – 12pm to 1pm | Join session
Thursday, Nov 5, 2020 – 12pm to 1pm | Join session
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020 – 12pm to 1pm | Join session
CTLI RESOURCES
Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning: A Practical Guide (PDF)
UDL Guidelines (PDF)
UDL: Strategies for Blended and Online Learning (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 PBDLES (Recordings):
Workshop 1: Course Template, Announcements, Discussions and Uploading Content
Workshop 2: Assignments & Groups
Workshop 3: Tests & The Basics of the Grade Centre
TAKE A (VISUALLY CREATIVE) BREAK!
Adobe Max 2020 | Art Walk: Osaka and Kobe, Japan
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.