How to use Kaltura
Thursday, September 15 | 12pm - 1pm
Kaltura is a UBC-supported multi-media platform which is available to both students and instructors. In this session, we will look into the benefits of using video in your course, how you and your students can use video to engage more deeply with course content, and how to use Kaltura to do so!
This session covers:
• Leveraging video for student engagement
• Kaltura Platform Overview
• Kaltura Canvas integration
• Adding Video to your course (instructor and student perspective)
Note: This event will be held online on Zoom. The session will be recorded and distributed to all registrants.
Facilitators: Naomi Sawai and Aryan Varma
Learning Technologies for New Instructors and TAs
Friday, September 16| 12pm - 1pm
This orientation workshop for new Faculty of Education Instructors and TAs will explore UBC services and learning technologies available, with a particular focus on the Canvas LMS. We will look into setting up your course including assignments and gradebook, LOCR, and where to find support if you need it:
This session covers:
• Overview of UBC Learning Technology Ecosystem
• Setting Up Canvas
• Using Canvas for Grading
• LOCR
Note: This event will be held online on Zoom. The session will be recorded and distributed to all registrants.
Facilitators: Eduardo Rebagliati and Gabrielle Coombs
Leveraging Technology II: Engaging Students Through Teaching Platforms
Wednesday, September 21 | 11 am - 12:30 pm
This follow-up workshop familiarizes new Teaching Assistants with Learning Technologies at their disposal, and ways they can leverage technology to enhance student engagement and learning.
Note: This event will be held online on Zoom.
Facilitators: Gabrielle Coombs and Eduardo Rebagliati
For KIN TAs only. For registration, contact katrina.waldhauser@ubc.ca
Assignments, Gradebook, and Speedgrader
Wednesday, September 21| 12pm - 1pm
In this workshop, we will take a deep dive into navigating, building, and grading assignments, group assignments and peer review on Canvas. It will include an exploration of the grade book and a review of the functionality of speedgrader. We will uncover the hidden quirks of using these tools, troubleshooting common and not-so-common problems, and answering all your questions regarding Canvas assignments.
Note: This event will be held online on Zoom. The session will be recorded and distributed to all registrants.
Facilitators: Naomi Sawai and Eduardo Rebagliati
Tech in Transit – Accessible Learning: Operating Systems & How to Make Them Work for Me?
Tuesday, September 27 | 12pm - 1pm
Location: Foyer, Neville Scarfe Building
Facilitators: Ariane Fs and Aryan Varma
Note: You do not need to register for this workshop to attend.
Technology and Accessible Learning: Adaptation, Augmentation, and Invention
Thursday, September 29 | 1pm - 2pm
Within our technological teaching and learning environments, how important is it for us to make our courses accessible for diverse learners? In what ways can technology impede learning, and conversely, how can technologies be adapted to expand and enhance learning experiences? What is needed, what can we do? In this viewpoints session, we will explore designing for accessibility. Bring your viewpoints, your experiences, and your curiosity to this special session. Bring your perspectives and share your thoughts in this upcoming Viewpoints discussion.
Note: This event will be held online on Zoom.
Panelists:
Dr. Joanna Cannon, Professor, Educational & Counselling Psychology, & Special Education
Eric Chau, Occupational Therapist, Neil Squire Society
Facilitator: Gabrielle Coombs
Zoom Facilitation MasterClass
Wednesday, October 12 | 12pm - 1pm
As we spend more time in online and hybrid meetings, an advanced skillset in Zoom is fast becoming an essential skill. Join UBC Educational Technology Support (ETS) staff to learn professional tips for setting up and managing the technical aspects of Zoom. This is the first of two sessions offered.
Session 1 of this staff professional development event will cover the following:
- Before the meeting: account settings and pre-meeting preparation
- During the meeting: facilitate like a pro
- After the meeting: best practices
- Feedback and questions
Note: This event will be held online on Zoom. The session will be recorded and distributed to all registrants.
Facilitators: Gabrielle Coombs and Eduardo Rebagliati
TLEF Consultations
Thursday, October 13 | 12pm - 1pm
ETS helps faculty with their applications for Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) projects, including cross-faculty collaborations. We provide consultation regarding:
- Pedagogical/course design solutions;
- Technical support and recommendation for tools and technologies;
- Evaluation strategies;
- Project management;
- Budget planning;
- Liaising with other units such as the Center for Teaching Learning and Technology (CTLT).
Note: This event is for FACULTY ONLY and will be held online on Zoom.
Facilitator: Dr. Mark Edwards + ETS Learning Designers
Tech in Transit – Learn, Teach & Inspire Fellow Students with Your Preferred Educational Technology
Tuesday, October 18| 12pm - 1pm
Within our technological teaching and learning environments, how important is it for us to make our courses accessible for diverse learners? In what ways can technology impede learning, and conversely, how can technologies be adapted to expand and enhance learning experiences? What is needed, what can we do? In this viewpoints session, we will explore designing for accessibility. Bring your viewpoints, your experiences, and your curiosity to this special session. Bring your perspectives and share your thoughts in this upcoming Viewpoints discussion.
Location: Foyer, Neville Scarfe Building
Facilitators: Ariane Fs + Aryan Varma
Note: You do not need to register for this workshop to attend.
Inclusive Learning Design: Strategies for Inclusive and Accessible Courses
Thursday, October 20 | 12pm - 1pm
Inclusive Learning Design: Strategies for Inclusive and Accessible Courses
While we strive to make education a more inclusive and equitable space, there are still significant barriers and systems that hinder students’ ability to fully engage with a course, and which often leave our most vulnerable students out of learning.
This workshop will be an interactive exploration into designing inclusive learning experiences. We will start by discussing the need for inclusive design, look into past initiatives, and provide practical solutions for implementing inclusive design in your courses.
Please come prepared with an activity or assignment that you think could be made more inclusive.
Note: This event will be held online on Zoom. The session will be recorded and distributed to all registrants.
Facilitators: Gabrielle Coombs and Parm Gill