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 …
This webinar is offered by BCcampus. This FLO workshop will describe a positionality statement. It is an opportunity for the researcher to acknowledge where they are approaching the research from, what biases they may have, and how their worldview was …
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Using video in your online course is a great way to engage students and present learning content in alternative ways, following the principles of UDL. In this session we will look at the different scenarios for recording your screen and …
Join us to learn how to maximize your use of the Question Library and take your Brightspace quizzes to the next level. Topics covered in this workshop include Steps for getting started About the Question Library Organizing questions with Sections …
During this webinar, we will explore how to clearly communicate the learning outcomes and purpose of the course, set expectations and share policies in a way that motivates, and share how students will be supported. In addition, we will also …
Join us to learn various uses for "groups" within Brightspace, how to set them up for discussions and assignments, and how to adjust enrollment and other settings after they've been created. With the Brightspace Groups tool, you can get your …
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Join us for this hands-on session and turn your assignment evaluative criteria (aka your rubric) into a Brightspace rubric. We'll start off with a brief demonstration of how Brightspace rubrics work and then get to work in smaller groups assisting …
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EdTech’s Lightboard is a large sheet of framed glass surrounded by LED lights. Instructors can use it for creating short, engaging video lectures by writing on the glass using special marker pens. Think of it as a front-facing, transparent whiteboard …
In this follow-up to the Kaltura Basics Workshop we will cover: how to edit closed captions basic editing using the online video editor adding hotspots to your video and adding an interactive video quiz (IVQ) and syncing scores to the …
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Note: It is recommended that participants have already attended Brightspace - Quizzes 2: Level Up Your Brightspace Game (Quizzes Part 2) (on the Question Library) – or gone through the asynchronous materials for Level Up – before taking this workshop. …
The Monday Morning Mentor series delivers one of Magna’s popular 20-Minute Mentor programs once a week in the spring and in the fall. Week in and week out, these programs, presented by respected academic peers, cover timely and relevant topics in only 20 minutes—long enough …
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Bring your lunch, ideas, and questions and start the new year with TCDC’s first Lunch and Learn session! We’ve invited our colleagues from departments across the college to share their experiences implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and inclusive …
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This webinar is offered by BCcampus. This 3-hour, online synchronous workshop considers various aspects of trauma and resilience as they relate to post-secondary education. Grounded in intersectionality, holistic wellness and relational teaching, participants will discuss various approaches to curriculum development …
Educators can be COVID-challenged to keep students and funds flowing, while promoting healthy and enriching academic options. Virtual World learning may provide immersive hands-on experience for engaging students and offering a sense of place and belonging, so important to student …
What are podcasts? Why use them in your teaching? What do you need to create a podcast for your students? By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Define what constitutes a 'podcast' Describe the technologies involved …
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In recent years, anxiety disorders have become more prevalent among our students. Many students with significant anxiety seek treatment from campus mental health practitioners, but it is becoming a more frequent occurrence that students disclose and seek support from non-clinical …
Turnitin is an originality checking and text-matching software. It is designed to educate students on appropriate citation and reference techniques to prevent plagiarism. However, Turnitin also has some potential ethical and privacy concerns connected to its use. This workshop will …
Registration for this session is now closed. To be added to the waitlist, please scroll down and click the big orange button to join the waitlist for this workshop. Educators have been abruptly ushered into the era of AI in …
Online quizzes can be beneficial for the learning process, but higher stakes online assessments can have unique challenges when it comes to academic misconduct. This workshop will start with a discussion on what conditions make it more likely that students …
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The Monday Morning Mentor series delivers one of Magna’s popular 20-Minute Mentor programs once a week in the spring and in the fall. Week in and week out, these programs, presented by respected academic peers, cover timely and relevant topics in only 20 minutes—long enough …
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At some point in the collegiate experience, most students will need help with their emotions and reactions to stressors, the campus environment, and uncertainties about life beyond college. One way to help students with improving their mental and emotional health …
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Higher education requires that we all be part of creating inclusive, equitable campuses where faculty, staff, and students find a sense of belonging. However, though diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued at most institutions, training to equip our college community …
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This webinar is offered by BCcampus. Amidst a pandemic, with so many new and emerging technologies available, it is natural to feel overwhelmed. To create a further challenge, few Professional Development (PD) opportunities exist that support cultivating digital literacy skills, which can leave you scrambling to …
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The age of your learner makes a difference in the strategies you employ in your online courses. Recognizing your learner's unique circumstances, responsibilities, and goals can contribute to adult success design. This workshop will explore effective learning design components for …
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This workshop is for instructors who are comfortable with the basic functionality of Brightspace Quizzes and are interested in learning about the advanced features. The topics covered include: submission views (sharing feedback with students) allowing students to retake incorrect questions …
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