29 Jan The Learning Hub: Issue 41
Dennis Yip
In this week’s issue…
Overcoming the Challenges of Online Proctoring
Post by BCcampus’ editorial team | bccampus.ca
Many technologies gained unprecedented usage through the pivot to online learning caused by COVID-19, but few are as controversial as online proctoring.
Wanted or not, 2020 was a year of change. Many institutions and faculty embraced the change and looked at ways to improve the student experience delivered through a variety of online channels.
The mass conversion to online learning due to COVID-19 was fraught with technical issues, emotional turmoil, and uncertainty, and due to the momentum, some decisions were made hastily. Now that we have had some time to reflect on the choices made in the heat of the moment, we can be more critical and decide what tools and resources are best for learners. Read More
JIBC Library
Recognizing Black History Month:
Photo by CyberRabbit from Pixabay
Reminder: Upcoming RefWorks session
RefWorks is a web-based citation management tool to help you ORGANIZE your citations and PRODUCE an APA Style references page!
If you are interested in learning how to set-up your own RefWorks account, join our session. Open to faculty, staff and students!
Thursday, Feb 11th, 12 noon to 1 pm
https://libguides.jibc.ca/c.php?g=714180&p=5166910
No RSVP required.
Questions: mjardine@jibc.ca
Upcoming CTLI Virtual Drop-in Sessions
Come meet us in Collaborate! Bring your Blackboard, Collaborate, Kaltura or other teaching & learning questions!
- Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 12pm to 1pm
- Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 12pm to 1pm
The second special drop-in session:
- Blackboard Grade Center Part 2 – Set Up: Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 12pm to 1pm
Register for your session here.
Resources
Interesting Finds
- Teaching Online Toolkit – University of British Columbia
- Online Course Design Readiness Guide – University of British Columbia
Preparing to Teach Online – Video Presentations by ETS UBC
Conferences
- Cascadia Open Education Summit 2021 – Cascadia Open Education Summit 2021 is an event offered by BCcampus; California State University, Long Beach; Open Oregon Educational Resources; and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.This free digital conference explores innovation, research, and best practices in open education around the theme of Regional influence. Global impact. We are featuring a keynote speaker from each of our four represented regions to celebrate the achievements in open education made here on the West Coast. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect virtually with new and old colleagues, watch live and pre-recorded presentations, and learn about homegrown open education projects that could go on to change the world.
- VCC Teaching, Learning, and Research Symposium – February 25 & 26, 2021
The first combined Teaching & Learning Symposium and Research Day event will explore the following theme:
Change Is the Only Constant: Sharing Experiences of Teaching, Learning, and Research in Times of Disruption. - The BC Black Awareness society is hosting a great month (February) with five online events to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of historical and contemporary people of African descent. Event details and registration can be found here: https://bcblackhistory.ca/events/
- Black History Month Panel Conversation – Lessons for February
Join human rights nonprofit FAST, and an esteemed panel to discuss ways to honour Black history and culture – in preparation for February: Black History Month with opening remarks from BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commisioner. link to register for the: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-history-month-panel-conversation-lessons-for-february-tickets-136368015405
BCcampus Upcoming Events
BCcampus Research Fellows 2021 – 2022
BCcampus invites research proposals from B.C. post-secondary educators and students who are committed to exploring and improving student learning and eager to conduct and share research with others. For this call, only projects with Indigenous lead researchers and/or projects that are equitably and reciprocally partnered with Indigenous peoples and communities will be considered. Read More
Deadline for submissions is Sunday, February 14, 2021. Awards are typically up to $6,000.
FLO Friday – Giving Meaningful Feedback with Monica Morris
What is feedback? How do we give meaningful feedback? How can we apply current research on giving feedback to our interactions with learners and others? Get ready to be interactive with your questions, thoughts, and insight!
February 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Register Here
We Belong to Each Other: Cultivating Campuses Communities for Well-Being
BCcampus proudly supports Healthy Minds Healthy Campuses and their upcoming well-being summit. We encourage you to join us as we learn how to come together to build and strengthen our campus communities.
Join us from February 22-25
FLO MicroCourse: Micro-Credentials in the B.C. Context
Whether you work in post-secondary education or industry or are a student, join us to learn more about micro-credentials. In this course, we will discuss the basics, best practices from other regions, and more!
March 1, 2021 – March 12, 2021 | Register Here
For more information, visit the BCcampus Research Fellows 2021-2022 page.
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, Feb 11, 12pm – 1pm | Join session
Thursday, Feb 18, 12pm – 1pm | Join session
Thursday, Feb 25, 12pm – 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
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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.