Working Groups

Learning Analytics Working Group (LAWG)

The role of the Learning Analytics Working Group (LAWG) is for Faculty of Education community members to discuss, share, and ask questions about Learning analytics and how it relates to the practice of teaching and learning and to the existing educational theories and research. The goal of this work in year one (2023-24) is to gain in-ward facing knowledge about Learning Analytics methods, research, theories, goals, and tools at UBC and beyond, decipher meaningful and reliable LMS data, understand bias and ethical dilemmas of Learning Analytics, and apply and interpret data to support teaching and learning. In year one the working group will host in-session seminars, mini-presentations, and share exemplars and resources in Canvas hub. The goal of this work in year two is to disseminate knowledge by hosting show-and-tell events, seminars, and talks with peers. LDDI provides any support needed.​

Facilitators

Jamilee Baroud (LDDI)
Leah Macfadyen (MET)
Eduardo Rebagliati (LDDI)

Members

Halimat Alabi (MET)
Susan Curtis (ELI)
Keri Ewart (MET)
Surita Jhangiani (ECPS)
Nasrin Kowkabi (LLED)
Kapil Regmi (EDST)
Fatemeh Salehian Kia (iSchool)
Sonya Woloshen (TEO)

Accesibility Working Group (AWG)

The Accessibility Working Group (AWG) is a newly formed group of community members in the Faculty of Education. Its intended role is to provide an avenue for its members to discuss, explore and share on topics related to accessibility, and how this can impact our work, research, and practice of teaching and learning. The group is interested in delving into topics such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and web accessibility. As this group begins meeting in the 2024-2025 academic year, more specific goals will emerge based on the needs and interests of its members and the Faculty of Education. Through this work, AWG plans to broaden awareness of accessibility across the Faculty and build capacity to implement accessible practices in our work at UBC. LDDI provides any support needed to facilitate this work.

Facilitators

Surita Jhangiani (ECPS)
Gabrielle Coombs (LDDI)

Members

Shruti Asokan (DNSO)
Jamilee Baroud (LDDI)
Joanna Cannon (ECPS)
Andreea Cervatiuc (LLED)
Melodie Corbett (LDDI)
Maryam Danaei Ababin (LDDI)
Erika Fundelius (ECPS)
Nasrin Kowkabi (LLED)
Melanie Leeming (RRED)
Carl Ruest (LLED)
Hazel Ryan-Sheehan (ECPS student)
Terry Taylor (RRED)
Sonya Woloshen (TEO)

Sustainability Working Group (SWG)

The role of the Sustainability Working Group (SWG) is to weave together a complex view of environmental education and research across the Faculty of Education. The goal is to reflect on and engage with different articulations of climate justice advocacy and action by sharing our own beliefs, hopes, philosophies, curriculum theories, and stories of nature. The aim is to enhance teaching and learning for climate justice and to enrich professional, academic, and environmental places and practices.

Facilitators

Sandra Scott (EDCP)
Jamilee Baroud (LDDI)
Kalisa Young (LDDI)

Members

Kshamta Hunter (EDCP)
Iris Berger (ECED)
Shannon Leddy (EDCP)
Balraj Rathod (EDCP)
Danielle Tan (EDST)