Designing for Accessibility: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – August 23, 2021
This workshop introduces concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility, and offers participants concrete stories of learners and how they may be impacted by particular course design choices and teaching practices. In addition to accessibility concepts and learners’ experiences, this session also offers key examples as to how faculty members can design their […]
Encourage Student Engagement and Collaboration through Online Platforms- August 19, 2021
This webinar is for those who are curious about alternate ways to deliver course content and more meaningful options to use UBC Blogs or content management systems (CMS) in the classroom context. Instructors Jon Beasley-Murray (Associate Professor of Spanish) , Tamara Mitchell (Assistant Professor of Spanish) and Uma Kumar (Lecturer, German Language and German Studies) […]
Tapestry Geography Demo – May 21, 2021
Are you looking for ways to improve student engagement and interaction with online course content? This demo showcased the Tapestry Tool, developed here at UBC by Dr. Steven Barnes and his colleagues. This workshop focused on a new mapping feature that allows users to place nodes directly on a map via geographical coordinates. This allows […]
Strategies for Bringing New Dimensions to Intercultural Learning into the Classroom and Beyond – May 19, 2021
This panel presentation was part of Celebrate Learning Week and engaged with the themes of student experiences and diversity and inclusion. The session involved a panel of instructors from a diverse range of disciplines sharing about how they have promoted intercultural learning in their classrooms and how they have guided their students to reflect on […]
Organizing Canvas Materials for Easy Student Navigation – December 10, 2020
During online teaching, we rely more on students’ self exploration of course materials in off-line learning. Thus, it is crucial that our Canvas course site offer a clear structure of course materials and class progression. In this session, Qian Wang, Associate Professor of Teaching and Director of Language Programs in the Department of Asian Studies, […]
To the Next Level: Personalizing Online Courses to Foster Student Connection (SEPT 14, 2020)
In online teaching, showcasing who you are as an instructor is critical for personalizing the online learning experience and for building relationships with students in a virtual environment. Sharing about yourself can also help provide a transition between asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences for students. In this session, Robyn Pitman (Lecturer, Department of Sociology) will […]
Using Close Reading in Remote Online Classes (September 4, 2020)
Back by popular demand! This session was originally delivered in the summer but, due to popular requests, is being hosted again this semester. Teaching close reading can be challenging in any classroom content. In this session, English instructor Gillian Jerome will share her strategies for helping students practice close reading in the added challenge of […]
Using the Arts Remote Teaching Template in Your Canvas Course: Setup Tips & Use Cases (August 12, 2020)
Teaching on Canvas for the first time can be a daunting process, especially when working with a blank course site. Although instructors already have to focus on moving syllabi and assessments to a virtual platform, they must also consider how to provide students with visually engaging and structurally consistent experiences across courses. To help with […]
Practical Strategies for Student Management in Medium to Large Classes: Engagement, Assessments, and Feedback (August 6, 2020)
Moving to online instruction has introduced a number of new questions around student engagement: How can we maintain relationships with our students in a virtual environment? How can instructors balance growing grading loads with the need for high frequency, low stakes assessments? How is pre-course preparation different for online teaching, and who do we contact […]
Blending the Online Language Classroom: Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Activities (July 27, 2020)
Transitioning the language classroom to a fully online environment can be a daunting process, especially for instructors who will be teaching virtually for the first time this Fall. In these times, drawing on the experience of fellow language instructors saves valuable time and creates opportunities for collaboration. In this session, Somayeh Kamranian (Sessional Instructor of […]