Photos from the 2011 CTLT Institute
View photos from the CTLT Institute, May 24 – 27, 2011.
Registration Now Open for the CTLT Institute
Join us from May 24-27, 2011, for 4 days and more than 20 sessions on teaching, learning and technology.
Instructor Profile: Carellin Brooks – WMST 224C
Carellin Brooks has been teaching WMST 224C since 2003 and recently shared some of her experiences teaching the course.
The Cognitive Science of Learning Enhancement: Optimizing Long-Term Retention
Read Professor Eric Eich’s paper on the Cognitive Science of Learning Enhancement, and the response by Professor Anthony Clarke.
What Bill C-32 Means to Educators: What Can We Do?
As a part of UBC Open Access Week, Martha Rans spoke about Bill C-32 in the context of the scholarly community and shared her knowledge on copyright issues.
Challenging the Notion of Higher Education
In a recent Teaching and Learning with Technology series session, Dr. Richard Keeling and Dr. Richard Hersh of post-secondary consulting firm Keeling & Associates delivered a unique session on the latest research in the scholarship of learning. Their presentation challenged the notions that some individuals hold of the purpose of post-secondary institutions today, and discussed emerging best practices that could re-shape universities for truly higher learning.
Faculty & Student Hands-On Product Testing
Are you interested in what UBC’s Learning Management System (LMS) will be in 2012 when WebCT Vista is replaced?
A Ferry Ride Can’t Stop This Student From Learning!
Shelley Fearnley is a 4th year Bachelor of Arts Visual Arts Major. While she does take some courses on-campus she has turned to distance education to overcome scheduling issues.
Distance and Blended Learning Showcase
The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology organized a Distance and Blended Learning Showcase as part of Celebrate Learning Week.
Improving Quality and Efficiency in Teaching Through the Open Learning Initiative
During Celebrate Learning Week, Dr. Joel Smith and Dr. Marsha Lovett were at UBC to speak about the Carnegie Mellon University Open Learning Initiative.