According to data from the Community College Research Center (CCRC), two-year institutions lose about 45% of students within their first year. How can colleges reimagine students’ first year of college in a way that centers on students exploring and entering …
Did you know Langara has a course specifically designed for students on academic suspension? The Langara Return to Learning course was collaboratively designed in fall 2018 by folks from TCDC, Counselling, Student Engagement, Registrar and Enrolment Services and Langara Global. …
Aimed at non-designers this session gives practical tips on creating effective presentation slides that are grounded in research on multimedia learning and good design principles. Spark your creativity with slide designs that go beyond bullet-points, engage your learners with polls …
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Brightspace Checklists allow instructors to organize learning activities in one place. Deadlines, activities, and course materials can be directly linked to tasks in a checklist so students can find everything they need in one central location. Creating a checklist is …
This is the third workshop in our Course Design series. Deep learning happens when learners are actively engaged. In this workshop we explore active learning and how to integrate it in your courses. Registering in all three sessions is strongly …
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In our polarized society, the ability to hold respectful and civil discourse with individuals of diverse backgrounds is a lost art. However, the need for such discourse within higher education is imperative in the learning environment. Participants will learn key …
Peer assessment or peer review is a powerful way to guide learners and encourage self-reflection. When students engage in self and peer assessment, they can become more aware of how they are contributing to a group project, work collaboratively to …
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Adding automation to your course through the use of Intelligent Agents is one way to boost interaction with your learners without requiring more work and effort. Intelligent Agents are customizable messages automatically emailed to your students when they fulfill a …
This workshop is designed to introduce new users of Brightspace the basics of creating a course in and teaching with Langara's learning management system. After introducing instructors to the full range of Brightspace tools, the facilitator will answer questions and …
Looking for ideas to keep your students engaged in your Brightspace course? Wondering how to leverage discussion groups for meaningful learning and team building in your classes? In this session, we will explore strategies for keeping students involved in online …
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This workshop is for those who’ve never used the Brightspace Quizzes tool. Join us for a short overview of the tool. Topics covered in this workshop include: Introduction to the Quizzes tool, including key features and advantages of using the …
Research suggests that using recorded audio or video is a highly effective alternative to written feedback on student assignments. Join us as we discuss what forms recorded feedback can take, why it can increase student understanding and satisfaction, as well …
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