Michael Wong
How Distance Education Has Helped an Arts Student Finish Her Degree
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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.
Transitioning from Print to Online: English 301 and 303
When English instructors Judy Brown, Roberta Birks, and Emily Wall set out with Writing Centre Director Ramona Montagnes and OLT course developer Jeff Miller to redesign English 301: Technical Writing and English 303: Intermediate Composition in 2005, they knew that they wanted to create dynamic online courses that would provide distance learners with an engaging and enriching learning experience.
Building an Online Community: Using Student Online Behaviour to Guide Teaching Practice
As an instructor, have you ever created an online discussion area, encouraged discussion amongst the class, yet find that almost no one participates? Whether it’s a distance education or an on-campus course, more and more instructors at UBC are using online components like WebCT CE and WebCT Vista to supplement their teaching.
HELP IS AVAILABLE: Student Engagement and the Transition to the Professional Workforce
Gone are the days where one stays with the same company for their whole life, so post-secondary institutions must start preparing students for a life of perpetual change. Post-secondary institutions need to engage students in enriching educational experiences while providing a supportive campus environment where resources can easily be found and where students can learn about making the transition into the professional workforce.
