The University of British Columbia
UBC - A Place of Mind
The University of British Columbia Vancouver campus
Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology
  • Home
  • About
    • Annual Report
    • Vision, Mission, Values and Statements
    • Contact Us
    • Location
    • Newsletters
      • Dialogues Newsletter
      • Events Newsletter
      • Edubytes Newsletter
  • What we do
    • Decolonization
    • Indigenization
    • Antiracism
    • Academic Program Design and Renewal
    • Educational Evaluation and Research
    • Learning Design
    • Learning Technology
    • Inclusive Teaching
    • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
    • Open
    • Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund
    • Professional Development
  • Programs
    • All Our Programs
    • Faculty Programs
    • Graduate Student & TA Programs
    • Staff Programs
    • Indigenous Initiatives
    • Communities of Practice
  • Resources
  • Events
  • Graduate Students and TAs
  • Faculty
  • Contact us
  • Faculty
  • Graduate Students and TAs

Michael Wong

Michael Wong

Bridging the Distance for Far Away Students

Bridging the Distance for Far Away Students

By Michael Wong on September 16, 2008

“Bridging the Distance,” promises students that education is possible regardless of where you are or what your schedule is. As we move more and more into the digital age, a lot of students are becoming more comfortable with online communication. A digital classroom is no longer foreign.

What They Saw at Town Hall 2008 – Two UBC Students Share Their Experiences

What They Saw at Town Hall 2008 – Two UBC Students Share Their Experiences

By Anya Volgina and Tracy Lau on August 29, 2008

At Town Hall in June, four staff members from the Office of Learning Technology got together to talk about using new technologies in the classroom. In a presentation entitled “Emerging Technologies that Enhance Learning and Teaching”, four tools were highlighted.

Making Wikipedia Work in the Classroom

Making Wikipedia Work in the Classroom

By Anya Volgina on August 29, 2008

The common perception is that Wikipedia makes professors shudder; it is supposedly not a credible source, and its use in education is limited. While there is a need to be cautious when using any type of technology, some instructors are out to change Wikipedia’s negative image.

How Distance Education Has Helped an Arts Student Finish Her Degree

How Distance Education Has Helped an Arts Student Finish Her Degree

By Michael Wong on July 24, 2008

Kathryn Blair, a fourth year Arts Co-op student in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, has really benefited from the flexibility that distance education affords her. “I’m a pretty busy person, so any flexibility I can work into my schedule is great.”

Student Thrives in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program

Student Thrives in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program

By Kathy Keates on May 22, 2008

I have been an “on-line” student at UBC for almost two years now and I can honestly say that it has been an amazing experience on many levels. When I learned of an opportunity to participate in the Dental Hygiene Degree Completion program for a Bachelor of Science degree while still being able to maintain my work schedule, I jumped at the chance.

Lifelong Learning featuring Margaret Gall

Lifelong Learning featuring Margaret Gall

By Stefanie Wudel on April 25, 2008

One of the main objectives of Distance Education is to promote life long learning; the idea that even when we graduate and move into the world, learning should be something we continually pursue. Distance education student Margaret Gall embodies lifelong learning to the fullest. At 87 years old, she is currently taking French Literature online through the Distance Education at UBC.

Computing as Poetry with Gardner Campbell

Computing as Poetry with Gardner Campbell

By Stefanie Wudel on April 17, 2008

Computing, like the world of poetry, stimulates the imagination and is something best experienced personally. Instead of using words to convey thoughts and ideas, computing employs a variety of tools such as images, graphics, sounds and videos to create an experience beyond even while it augments the imagination.

Northern Voice 2008

Northern Voice 2008

By Stefanie Wudel on April 4, 2008

On the Northern Voice site, the event is described as “a two-day non-profit personal blogging and social media conference”. Although accurate, this definition doesn’t begin to capture the outcome of bringing some of the most enthusiastic, creative and passionate bloggers together under one roof.

A Certain Chemistry – The Abacus Project and WebCT

A Certain Chemistry – The Abacus Project and WebCT

By Michael Wong and Stefanie Wudel on March 3, 2008

For students to appreciate the complexity of real world research they must be exposed to authentic learning experiences and able to use the same tools that modern researchers deploy. The Abacus Project, provides an environment to connect students to research-grade software like never before.

Connexions: A New Way to Share Ideas and Resources

Connexions: A New Way to Share Ideas and Resources

By Stefanie Wudel on January 28, 2008

Richard Baraniuk wanted to reach the world through a connected, up-to-date community of open education. Through his project, Connexions, he is changing the way authors, educators, and learners share resources, and is transforming the world of textbooks.

The CTLT is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ - speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples. These lands have long been a place of learning for Musqueam, with cultural and traditional knowledge passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • Next
Creative Commons License
Except where otherwise noted, this website is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. All photographs and logos are excluded from this CC license
Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology
Vancouver Campus
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
214 – 1961 East Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1
Tel 604 827 0360
Fax 604 822 9826
Website ctlt.ubc.ca
Email ctlt.info@ubc.ca
Find us on
    
Back to top
The University of British Columbia
  • Emergency Procedures |
  • Terms of Use |
  • Copyright |
  • Accessibility