We Wish You a Festive Holiday Season and a Happy and Prosperous New Year
Happy Holidays from the Office of Learning Technology.
Ringing in the New Year with the New OLT Website
Out with the old and in with the new! Welcome to the new olt.ubc.ca
A Beginners Workshop for WordPress
OLT offered a recent Learning Technology Institute workshop, WordPress Basics, offering individuals of varying levels a concise overview of WordPress’ rich set of features. OLT currently hosts the UBC Blogs platform using WordPress Multi-User, and despite being in its early stages, WordPress is already being used effectively at UBC.
Completing Prerequisites: Making the Time with Distance Learning
Working four jobs and volunteering for various community groups does not leave much time for attending on-campus courses. By opting for distance courses, Cristel Moubarak has found a balance that allows her to continue her jobs and volunteering, as well as work towards her degree in a timely manner.
The Future of Technology-Enhanced Education: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Dziuban and his office have undertaken a decade long evaluation of online learning which has included dimensions on student success, satisfaction, and generational differences amongst students and staff. This research has provided the framework for the implementation of technology-enhanced education at the University of Central Florida.