Assignments, Gradebook, and Speedgrader
Wednesday, September 21 | 12pm – 1pm
In this workshop, we took a deep dive into navigating, building, and grading assignments, group assignments and peer review on Canvas. It included an exploration of the grade book and a review of the functionality of speedgrader. We uncovered the hidden quirks of using these tools, troubleshooting common and not-so-common problems, and answered all your questions regarding Canvas assignments.
Facilitators: Naomi Sawai and Eduardo Rebagliati
Leveraging Technology II: Engaging Students Through Teaching Platforms
Wednesday, September 21 | 11 am – 12:30 pm
This follow-up workshop familiarized new Teaching Assistants with Learning Technologies at their disposal, and ways they can leverage technology to enhance student engagement and learning.
Facilitators: Gabrielle Coombs and Eduardo Rebagliati
How to use Kaltura
Thursday, September 15 | 12pm – 1pm
In this session, we looked 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.
Facilitators: Naomi Sawai and Aryan Varma
Leveraging Technology I: Navigating Teaching Platforms
Tuesday, September 13 | 1 pm – 2:30 pm
This workshop guided new Teaching Assistants in their use of the Canvas LMS, with a focus on editing, grading and student communication.
Facilitators: Gabrielle Coombs and Naomi Sawai
Getting Set Up With Canvas
Wednesday, September 7 | 12pm- 1pm
This session covered an overview of the Canvas Learning Management System, moving content into a Canvas Course, setting up the homepage, syllabus, assignments and modules, and a review of external tools Zoom and LOCR.
Facilitators: Eduardo Rebagliati and Aryan Varma
Learning Technology for Students
Wednesday, August 31 | 10am – 11am
This orientation workshop for new Faculty of Education students explored the services and learning technologies available at UBC. We looked into how technology can be used to improve your learning experience, and how to find support if you need it.
Facilitators: Gabrielle Coombs + Eduardo Rebagliati
Getting Set Up With Canvas
Tuesday, August 30 | 10am – 11am
In this workshop, our Learning Technology team did an overview of the Canvas Learning Management System. Instructors learned how to move content into a Canvas Course, setting up the homepage, syllabus, assignments and modules. A review of external tools such as Zoom and LOCR was also included.
Facilitators: Gabrielle Coombs + Naomi Sawai
Getting Set Up With Canvas
Thursday, August 4 | 11am – 12pm
In this workshop, our Learning Technology team did an overview of the Canvas Learning Management System. Instructors learned how to move content into a Canvas Course, setting up the homepage, syllabus, assignments and modules. A review of external tools such as Zoom and LOCR was also included.
Facilitators: Gabrielle Coombs + Naomi Sawai
Letters of Intent for Large TLEF Transformation Project Proposals
Wednesday, June 29 | 1pm – 2pm
CTLT released its call for Letters of Intent (LOI) for Large TLEF Transformation Projects on June 6th. This year’s Large TLEF is a special call focused on hybrid and multi-access course redesign projects. Only new applications aligned with this focus area will be accepted for the Large TLEF round. The deadline for applicants to submit LOIs for a Large TLEF Transformation Project is Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Facilitators: Dr.Mark Edwards + ETS Learning Designers
Learning Design Buffet
- Wednesday, June 8 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
- Thursday, June 9 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
This session will cover time-tested strategies for improving the student experience in digital learning spaces and will empower you with resources to meet your students’ needs. We’ve offered 2 dates for more flexibility – we look forward to providing you with 1-on-1 support!
Facilitators: Simone Hausknecht + Faeyza Mufti