We have made our way through!
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Written by Katherine Kohler, TLC Learning Designer
FACING UNCERTAINTY
In our experience supporting faculty and staff during this difficult and unprecedented time, we at TLC have been humbled by the effort, resilience, flexibility, and compassion that instructors have shown to their students and to one another. The past months have forced us to contend with extraordinary events and challenges including a pandemic, extreme temperatures, landslides, and floods. Even though we have faced events so gripping that they could be read or watched in the plot of a thriller, we have done so together and because of this, our community has grown, and we have made our way through...read more
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Call for Proposals!
PDDAY2022 - May 12 & 13
Workshop proposals are being accepted now. Submit: ufv.ca/pd-day/
Deadline: February 11, 2022
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"New" TLC ASKS Podcasts
Now on Spotify and Anchor.
The Global Challenge Project
Imagine that you could connect your students the opportunity to learn from international industry leaders… all without expensive plane tickets? The TLC’s newest podcast explores an incredible program at UFV that is allowing instructors to do just that: The Global Challenge Project.
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Top Ten TLC Resources
We would like to recommend our list of top resources to help make your teaching even better!
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Tech Tools for Teaching - Learning Apps Workshops
The newest learning Apps available to help you enhance your online classes are PeerScholar, WeVu, Padlet, Blackboard Ally, Zoom, Turnitin, H5P, and Camtasia. Check listing on our website.
Workshop schedule: events.ufv.ca/tlc/ Request help: asktlc@ufv.ca
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MicroCourses - Blackboard Learning Fundamentals
The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy and teaching methodology of online tools and how they can be used. MicroCourse schedule: events.ufv.ca/tlc/ Request help: asktlc@ufv.ca
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Course Development Workshops
Other workshops to enhance your courses. Check listing on our website.
Workshop schedule: events.ufv.ca/tlc/ Request help: asktlc@ufv.ca
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STORYBOARD YOUR COURSE
This workshop will focus on storyboarding your course with MS Planner
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FEB 16 (10-11am)
MAR 7 (11-12pm)
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BUILDING A STUDENT-CENTRED SYLLABUS
Join Claire Hay for this workshop where we will explore the creation of a student-centred syllabus and think about ways we can encourage students to engage in its content.
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VISUAL SYLLABUS: AN INTRODUCTION
The course outline or syllabus is an instructors first opportunity to engage students in the course even before classes commence...read more.
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FEB 2, MAR 2 & 30
(12-1:30pm)
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CHAT-T (Chat Teaching)
Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist, to chat about teaching at UFV. She will have different topics of interest each chat.
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FEB 24 (12-1pm)
UFV Abbotsford (G124)
MAR 15(11:30-12:30pm)
UFV Chilliwack (A1457)
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CIRCLE WORKS SESSIONS
These Circle Works sessions, facilitated by Lorna Andrews, will provide an overview of the history, cultural protocols, and Indigenous worldviews of Circles. Learn about using Circle Works as a pedagogical tool in both the face-to-face and online classrooms. Strategies to facilitate a culturally appropriate Circle will be discussed and modelled.
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FEB 23 (12-1pm)
Indigenous Garden - ABB
FEB 14 (11:30-12:30pm)
Shakespeare Garden - CEP
Mar 16 (12-1pm)
Online
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TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
During this session, we will learn about Stó:lō’s relationship with S’ólh Téméxw. We will connect with the land and create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment.
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FEB 8 (4-5pm)
Rm A1457 - CEP
FEB 15 (4-5pm)
Rm G124 - ABB
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INTRO TO ABORIGINAL WAYS OF KNOWING WORKSHOP
An overview of the BCTF Aboriginal Ways of Knowing and Being poster will be provided. It will be used as a guideline to engage in dialogue about Aboriginal Ways of Knowing and Being. Then participate in hands-on learning activities that are culturally appropriate for your teaching/learning environment.
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MAKE SENSE OF INDIGENIZATION, DECOLONIZATION, AND RECONCILIATION
Kirkness and Bernardt’s First Nations in Higher Education: The Four R’s (1991) is a foundational form for Indigenizing education. These four R’s: Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility will be reviewed as well as a fifth R: Relationships. Strategies for weaving the 5 R’s into your practice will be demonstrated.
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FEB 2 (4-5pm)
Online
APR 6 (12-1pm)
Online
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INTRO TO 5 R'S: RESPECT, RELEVANCE, RECIPROCITY, RESPONSIBILITY, & RESPONSIBILITY
Kirkness and Bernardt’s First Nations in Higher Education: The Four R’s (1991) is a foundational form for Indigenizing education. These four R’s: Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility will be reviewed as well as a fifth R: Relationships. Strategies for weaving the 5 R’s into your practice will be demonstrated.
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FEB 9 - JUN 8(12-2pm)
Online every second Wed
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CHAT-R (Chat Reconciliation)
Join Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization to chat about reconciliation efforts at UFV.
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Internationalization Workshops
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ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS WORKSHOP
In this workshop, we will explore ways to give effective feedback for student assignments. Learn about some typical features of multilingual student writing and how to address them in your course.
This workshop runs as needed. Use the form below to let us know you're interested, and you'll receive an email when the workshop is scheduled.
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TEST QUESTIONS FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS WORKSHOP
Learn to revise your existing test questions so that they are clearer and promote student success… all without compromising course content! Informed by research conducted at UBC, the methods we will review have resulted in increases on final exam scores of as much as an entire letter grade.
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CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CULTURE
This workshop provides guidance for interacting across cultures with both students and colleagues. It provides background information on international student experiences, tools for spotting and interrupting microagressions, and practical suggestions for creating inclusive spaces in your courses or student services.
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WHAT IS INTERNATIONALIZATION ANYWAYS?
Learn about internationalization as it applies to teaching and learning (not just student recruitment). Discover ways to internationalize your curricula by incorporating intercultural elements that appeal to all students.
This workshop runs as needed. Use the form below to let us know you're interested, and you'll receive an email when the workshop is scheduled.
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Written by Ken Harmel, Senior TLC Learning Designer
Remember that your Teaching and Learning Centre offers training and support on almost any topic. Be sure to browse through our how-to videos and check TLC Events for upcoming workshops.
Your Teaching and Learning Centre was called upon many times for back-to-campus support, and it has never been easier to connect with us. With our new website and booking system you can easily schedule, reschedule, or cancel a consultation or workshop. Did you find yourself teaching in a hyflex environment to accommodate your students? Book a consultation with a Learning Specialist or Learning Designer to chat about how to make the best of hyflex. If you’re just looking for some alternatives to your tried-and-true activities, or increase student-centered learning, checkout our workshop finder. You will be sure to find something here regardless of your teaching experience, and you will sure to find something useful in this issue of the newsletter so please read on.
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UFV Online Learning Toolkit
UFV provides support for students with our online learning toolkit.
Please share these tools and resources to help your students be successful
in UFV's online learning environment.
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