Creative Engagement in Online Learning (July 23, 2020)
Although many instructors have the tools to engage students in a face-to-face context, reproducing those relationships in an online environment presents new and urgent challenges as we approach a virtual Fall semester. Janice Stewart, Associate Dean of Equity and Strategy and Associate Professor in GRSJ, shares her tips and techniques for maintaining student engagement in […]
Engaging Students through UBC Blogs and Multimedia (July 21, 2020)
For those who have been curious about alternate ways to deliver course content and more meaningful options to use blogs and videos in the classroom context, join this webinar with Jon Beasley-Murray, Associate Professor of Spanish and Associate Head of Hispanic Studies in the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies. Participants in this session […]
The Chinese Language Program’s Response to COVID-19 (July 20, 2020)
When it became clear that our next semesters at UBC would be taught online, Sunnie Wang of the Chinese Language Program responded by developing a detailed Action Plan to establish the framework for their program’s transition to remote learning. In addition to technology training for instructors and revising pedagogy, the Chinese Language Action Plan set […]
Blending Classes with Creative Student Work: Balancing Online Interaction & Live Lectures (July 20, 2020)
Courses focused on the production of creative student projects have traditionally relied on face-to-face environments to facilitate peer feedback and engagement. In an online context, however, asynchronous online interactions and live lectures can be combined to provide new opportunities for student participation and peer interaction. In this webinar, John Vigna (Assistant Professor of Teaching, Creative […]
Technical Recommendations for Teaching from Home: Setup & Equipment (July 17, 2020)
While most instructors are experienced with public speaking, very few have experience with setting up and filming themselves for an audience. That is why filming ourselves, even for the simple purpose of recording a lecture, can be an intimidating process. To provide valuable guidance on recording and streaming lectures from home, Andrew Gray, program coordinator […]
Beyond the Text: Promoting Visual and Digital Literacy through Multimodal Projects (JULY 16, 2020)
Are you thinking of inspiring your students to get a little more creative in their class projects in our remote learning environment? Then this is the workshop for you! What are multimodal projects? In our present digital age, language and visual communication work together to organize content and create meaning. Text is no longer delivered in isolation; instead, multimodal combinations […]
Enhancing Classroom Interactions with Top Hat: Sync & Async Assessments & Discussions (July 14, 2020)
Top Hat is an invaluable tool for adding a level of interactivity to the classroom. From quick assessments and spot-checking student understanding to synchronous online discussions, this classroom response system is customizable to almost any lecture style. This webinar will feature two instructors, Joy Dixon (Department of History) and Grace Truong (Department of Psychology), who […]
Blending Large Online Lectures: Sync & Async Student Participation Learning Activities (July 13, 2020)
When large lectures move online, instructors have the added challenge of maintaining student connection in large numbers in addition to managing a virtual learning environment. One key way to strengthen student engagement is with learning activities focused on participation, in both synchronous and asynchronous contexts. In this session, Allen Sens (Professor from the Department of […]
Student ePortfolios for Media-Rich Assignments & Student Self-Presentation in Curricular and Extra-Curricular Contexts (July 9, 2020)
As we approach an all online Fall semester, finding virtual and creative assessment options is critical for meeting learning outcomes and building student connections. The online classroom environment provides new opportunities to help students produce creative multimedia projects, showcase their work beyond the university, and prepare for the early stages of their careers. All these […]
Collaboration on Our Canvas Pages: Small-Group Exercises & Recreating Community (June 25, 2020)
Teaching online means facilitating collaborative learning experiences in virtual spaces. The first step in this process needs to be making sure that these spaces are welcoming and hospitable. In this session, Florian Gassner (Instructor and Undergraduate Advisor of German from CENES) will not only explore Canvas options for facilitating small-group exercises via the Canvas Discussion […]