Celebrate Learning Week: October 29 – November 6, 2011
Check out the events for this year’s Celebrate Learning Week!
Lunch'n'Learn: Mobile Devices
The 2011 CTLT Institute was buzzing with eager participants who were ready to learn more about mobile applications and how these applications can be used in the classroom
Exploring Variations on a Theme of Highly Effective Teaching
At the opening session of the 2011 CTLT Institute, Dan Pratt provided an overview of the eight research-based qualities of highly effective teachers that apply to the five perspectives of teaching.
Capacity-building for Discussing Aboriginal Topics in the Classroom
At a CTLT Institute session, Amy Perreault and Erin Hanson introduced two of their most recent research projects: What I Learned in Class Today and Indigenous Foundations.
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.
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.