Kelsey Beninger
Celebrating 60 Years of Distance Learning – Part I: The Beginnings of Distance Education at UBC
The 2009-2010 academic year marks the 60th Anniversary of Distance Learning at UBC. In this first installment in a series of three articles, we look at the beginnings of distance learning at UBC and find out how it all began.
A Nursing Student Works towards a Master’s Degree with Distance Education
Sherri Morrish has spent the past 16 years in the nursing field and has now set her sights on earning a Master’s of Science in Nursing with a major in Clinical Education. It seems like a lot to handle, being a wife, mother to two young daughters, and working full time while studying for her degree, but not for Sherri. She has managed to balance it all with distance education.
e-Learning Open House 2010: Best Presentation as Voted on by Open House Attendees
Presentation #14 – Live Video Streaming a Conference on a Shoestring Budget – OpenEd ’09 is the winning presentation, as voted on by e-Learning Open House attendees.
Flexibility Abound: One Biotechnology Students’ Experience with Distance Education
Alec is saving time and receiving a diverse education by employing the flexibility of distance courses. He found himself in Croatia this past summer during the final exam period, and he “elected to take [the exam] at the Canadian embassy in Zagreb.” He was able to experience a new country, work full time and still complete his PHIL 435A course via distance education.
Record Number of Attendees at e-Learning Open House 2010
With colleagues sharing their experiences, exchanging ideas, and finding out what e-learning projects are happening on campus, Open House has clearly become a popular annual event for the UBC e-learning community.
e-Learning Open House 2010 Preview
Join us on January 28, 2010, for the 7th annual e-Learning Open House. As a sneak peek at what’s in store for this year’s Open House, we’ve talked to a few of the presenters and you can view the short video clips here.
A Commerce Student finds Personal Ownership in his Online Course
Ian Law is taking EOSC 315 by distance education in order to gain flexibility in his personal and extra-curricular schedule. For him, this benefit of distance courses has allowed him to “learn at the most optimal time and schedule coursework around [his] other commitments.”
11 Distance Courses and Counting! One Student’s Tale of Distance Education
Stephanie Bertrand-Nicoll is no stranger to distance education. Having taken eight courses by distance in the past, enrolled in one currently, and registered to take two more next term, there must be a reason why she keeps coming back!
We Wish You a Festive Holiday Season and a Happy and Prosperous New Year
Happy Holidays from the Office of Learning Technology.
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.
