EOSC 116: Bringing Dinosaurs to the Modern Era
When students first come to UBC, they often do not know what degree they will pursue. Many take a sample of introductory courses to find out what they are good at and what they like. EOSC 116 – Mesozoic Earth: Time of the Dinosaurs is one of these courses.
Taking Film Studies Online: One Student’s Experience
Mia Sedlar is a busy fourth year student. While working towards a major in Art History and a minor in Film, she manages to hold down two jobs and often needs to commute back and forth between work, her apartment, and the UBC campus.
Facebook and Education: The Pros and Cons
Facebook, the popular social networking website, was the topic of discussion at the first Teaching and Learning with Technology Speaker Series session of 2009. Social software tools such as weblogs and wikis are already being used for educational purposes at UBC, but can Facebook be used in an academic setting?
Bridging the Distance for Far Away Students
“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.
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.
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.
