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 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.
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.
Grand Prize Winner of WordPress Plugin Competition 2009: One of Our Own!
Godfrey’s innovative thinking and collaborative efforts with fellow UBC Office of Learning Technology staff bestowed upon him an honourable title – Grand Prize Winner of WordPress Plugin Competition 2009 for his submission of Section Widget 3.0.
e-Portfolios for Teacher Candidates
Teacher candidates enrolling in the Faculty of Education’s teacher education program are building e-portfolios for personal, academic and professional purposes using WordPress MU (a blogging software).
The Power of Podcasting
Podcasting is being embraced by educators to provide students with a new avenue of learning. A recent Learning Technology Institute workshop, Podcasting Basics, revealed to educators the ease of podcasting while highlighting the value educational podcasting holds in the classroom.
Open Ed 09 Keynote: Fred Mulder
To wrap up the Open Education Conference, Fred Mulder, Rector, Open Universiteit Nederland, presented his keynote address on the open educational resource (OER) initiatives that are happening in the Netherlands.
Open Ed 09 Keynote: Ken Freedman
Day two of the Open Education Conference began with a keynote address from Ken Freedman. Freeman has been working in the radio industry for over 25 years, largely at WFMU where he is station and program manager.
Open Ed 09 Keynote: Catherine Ngugi
The 2009 Open Education Conference officially kicked off with a keynote presentation by Catherine Ngugi, Project Director for Open Educational Resources (OER) Africa.
