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Guidelines for Working During COVID-19
As UBC continues to navigate the COVID-19 situation, and in support of physical distancing protocols, the university has implemented a Remote Work Arrangement for employees who are able to do so. This applies to employees of the university regardless of their membership in any union or association and it includes our employees who are postdoctoral fellows, graduate students or those in student appointments. Learn more
Mental Health Supports and Resources
There are a number of mental health resources available at the university:
Building a Respectful Work Environment Online
As most classes, activities and events are presently taking place digitally, it is important to maintain the same level of respect online as we would in person. You can help ensure that your online work environments are respectful, safe spaces for all. Learn more
Working Well with Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings can sometimes be more fatiguing than face-to-face meetings as we work harder to process non-verbal cues, tone of voice, and body language while being cognizant of our own communication and learning new technologies. In light of an increased need for screen time in our professional and personal lives, there are strategies that may help restore some balance – whether you attend or organize meetings. Learn more
Top 5 Tips for Wellbeing in Virtual Meetings
- Take a few moments before or after the meeting to connect socially.
- Take five minutes before or after your meeting to review meeting information, refresh yourself, take a few deep breaths, and stretch.
- Avoid multitasking during meetings as this takes additional mental resources, contributing to fatigue and eye strain.
- Take frequent micro-breaks from the screen. Look 20 feet away, for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
- Computer monitors should be approximately arm’s length away and the top line of text should be at your eye height. Monitors can be even further away if you can comfortably read the font size, which should be adjusted as needed.
Working from Home Could Qualify for New Tax Deduction
The Canada Revenue Agency has simplified the rules to make millions of Canadians working from home eligible for a tax deduction. Under the new rules, those who worked from home more than 50 per cent of the time over a period of at least four consecutive weeks in 2020 as a result of the pandemic will now be eligible for the deduction. Learn more
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Killam Faculty Teaching Prize 2020–2021
The Faculty of Education has a strong history of emphasizing exceptional teaching. Each year, the Faculty recognizes two full-time tenure track faculty members with a prize of $5000 and a plaque, awarded at convocation. The deadline to submit nomination packages for the Killam Faculty Teaching Prize is February 5, 2021. Learn more or contact Lu Tian
Sessional and Lecturer Faculty Teaching Prize 2020–2021
The Faculty of Education recognizes outstanding sessional and lecturer faculty members who significantly contribute to our programs with a prize of $1000 and a plaque, awarded at the faculty meeting in May. The deadline to submit nominations for the Sessional and Lecturer Faculty Teaching Prize is February 5, 2021. Learn more or contact Lu Tian
Faculty Experience
The ETS unit has compiled some interviews and quotes from Faculty of Education instructors on their experiences with teaching online, using educational technology tools, and working with our unit. Share your experiences teaching online with a Q&A interview or a short quote. Learn more
Congratulations to Hannah Coderre for receiving the Gina Blondin Memorial Ts”kel Award
Congratulations to Hannah Coderre (MEd EDST 2020) for receiving the Gina Blondin Memorial Ts”kel Award for 2019–2020. The award is bestowed by the Northwest Territories Government, friends, and colleagues, to a Ts”kel First Nations graduate who makes the greatest contribution toward the well-being of fellow First Nations students at UBC and who exemplifies Gina Blondin’s scholarship and qualities of leadership. Learn more
Congratulations to the new Canada Research Chairs in the Faculty of Education
Canada Research Chairs’ excellence in the pursuit of knowledge elevates Canada’s position as a worldwide leader in research. The Faculty of Education is home to six Canada Research Chairs, including three new chairs and one renewal chair whose work will make a global impact in data science, Indigenous wellbeing and education, and physical activity and health. Learn more
Welcome to the Faculty: Dr. Johanna Sam
The Faculty of Education is pleased to welcome Dr. Johanna Sam, who has joined ECPS as a tenure-track Assistant Professor this month. Dr. Sam has extensive experience teaching with the NITEP program, where she was the coordinator for the Cariboo Field Centre, as well as a 12-month lecturer in Digital Pedagogies in Indigenous Teacher Education. Learn more
Dr. Vicki Knight Appointed Director of Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA)
Dr. Victoria (Vicki) Knight, Assistant Professor in Special Education within ECPS, has been appointed Director of CIRCA, effectively this month. Dr. Knight is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with more than twenty years of experience working with students who have autism spectrum disorder. Learn more
Celebrate Data Privacy Week @ UBC!
January 25 to 29, 2021 is Data Privacy Week! The Privacy Matters @ UBC team has scheduled four unique online events to celebrate. Presentations will be given virtually over Zoom, covering the impact technology is having on our privacy rights while underlining the importance of valuing and protecting personal information at UBC. The week will highlight key privacy issues affecting UBC and inform employees about the resources available to them to foster awareness of privacy rights and obligations. Learn more
UBC Media Relations
UBC’s Media Relations unit assists faculty members with bringing good news stories to the attention of the public. Media Relations can also manage bad news stories proactively through brand journalism and reactively through issues management. Education faculty members are invited to join Media Relations Experts Guide, an information source that provides the media with access to UBC’s expertise. Learn more or contact Wan Yee Lok
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Nisga'a researcher spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe
Dr. Amy Parent (EDST), Noxs Ts’aawit, discussed her work on revitalizing Nisga’a culture using virtual reality. Vancouver Sun, The Province, iHeartRadio
UBC professor calls for conversation on changing Canucks logo
Dr. Shannon Leddy (EDCP) discussed the Vancouver Canucks' orca logo and cultural naiveté. Vancouver Sun, The Province, Edmonton Journal
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Community Consultation: Information Security Standards Review
Monday, January 25, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
Join members from the Information Security Management team, the Cybersecurity Program Management Office and Safety & Risk Services as they engage in a dialog regarding the Information Security Standards. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback about existing standards and discuss possible future revisions and additions. Learn more
Exploring the Balance between Privacy and Collaboration
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
Be a part of the discussion between members of Advanced Research Computing, the Centre for Teaching and Learning Technologies and Office of the University Counsel. This panel will raise awareness about the complicated dance associated with championing collaboration at UBC whilst maintaining robust and protective privacy policies. Learn more
Privacy in the Cloud
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
Cloud computing has significant advantages. However, the increase in use of cloud applications for teaching and learning has raised many questions about the privacy and security impact associated with the use of this technology. In this discussion, members of Solutions Security & Architecture, Systems Information Technology, Office of the University Counsel and Advanced Research Computing highlight the pros and cons of cloud applications from a privacy perspective. Learn more
Save the Date: Dean's Distinguished Lecture
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | 7:00 pm PST
In partnership with the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada, the Faculty of Education is honoured to be featuring Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia. During the event, both the Janusz Korczak Medal for Children’s Rights Advocacy and Janusz Korczak Scholarship will be awarded. More details to follow.
Staff PD Event: Fundamentals of Anti-Racism, Part 2
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am PST
After the success of our first instalment, Cicely Blain will provide part two of this interactive workshop. Faculty of Education staff are invited to explore and commit to continuous learning in order to understand and assist with the dismantling of racist structures in our Faculty and in society. Learn more
Keynote: Privacy in the post-secondary education sector
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
Data Privacy Week at UBC concludes with their keynote event. Michael McEvoy, the Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia, will dissect the nuanced and multi-faceted topic of privacy implications for institutional activities in higher education. Listen to examples of proven practices that have helped other institutions address important privacy issues. Discuss how these practices can be applied to the unique privacy challenges you may be experiencing with your current role at UBC. Learn more
Book Talk: Dr. Paul Bennett discusses The State of the System – A Reality Check on Canada’s Schools
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm PST
Exploring the nature of the Canadian education order in all its dimensions, the book explains how public schools came to be so bureaucratic, confronts the critical issues facing kindergarten to grade 12 public schools in all ten provinces, and addresses the need for systemic reform. Learn more
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Exit Only: Sexphobia, Queerphobia, and Queer Youth Sexual Agency by Dr. Ed Brockenbrough
Monday, January 11, 2021 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST
As part of the SOGI UBC’s Transformative Education Speaker Series, Dr. Ed Brockenbrough will explore how queer youth, particularly Black-identified queer youth, engage in pedagogical acts that nurture their sexual agency, and how educators can provide culturally responsive supports to queer youth’s sexual autonomy. Learn more
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Online Teaching Workshops
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The Educational Technology Support (ETS) unit provides one-on-one consultations, video tutorials, workshops, resources, and more for instructors in the Faculty of Education. Each week, Education Update will highlight a selection of the many offerings ETS has designed to support your teaching in an online environment.
This week’s ETS events:
Zoom Exploration
Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST
Zoom is a web-conferencing application for moderating classes, meetings, or other group collaborations virtually. Join us for this session to learn more about Zoom and actively explore features that you can use for teaching virtual classes! Learn more
Evaluation in SpeedGrader
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST
Learn how to grade and give feedback in Canvas. This one-hour workshop is interactive and requires pre-registration so we can prepare your activities. It is intended for instructors currently teaching using Canvas. Learn more
Creating Interactive Content with H5P
Thursday, January 21, 2021 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST
Want to make online learning a more interactive experience for students? Learn how to easily create interactive, shareable, reusable content in H5P and easily embed content into Canvas. Learn more
Asynchronous Teaching: Using Video in Course Design
Thursday, January 28 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
Adapting to online teaching can be challenging. In this session, we will talk about the whys of using video in asynchronous teaching and the tools available to instructors to adapt to the online learning environment. Learn more
See the full list of ETS workshops and events.
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Information on research and awards funding opportunities may now be found in the Research Funding Bulletin, published every Thursday. For a list of current opportunities, visit the research and funding opportunities repository.
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