Good students are a joy for teachers. They always get excellent grades on tests and quizzes without showing much effort. They turn in assignments on time and rarely need assistance from […]
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Intentional Online Course Design
To help anyone interested in learning about Intentional Online Course Design visit our latest “PD Playlist.”
PD Playlist: Neurodiversity in the Classroom
Neurodiversity is the idea that people experience the world in many ways. This term is often used to refer broadly to individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autistic spectrum […]
Tip #5 – The D in UDL Stands for Design
All artists must become intimately familiar with the materials and techniques that they work with to turn paint or wool or pixels into art. The field of design is somewhat […]
PD Playlist: Place-based Learning
Place-based learning roots curriculum and teaching in location and community, aiming to make learning more engaging, relevant, purposeful and meaningful. Through this approach, we bring many areas of life into […]
Tip #4 – UDL and Accessibility go Hand-in-Hand
One of the primary tenets of Universal Design for Learning is to reduce systemic barriers for all learners. So whenever you are addressing accessibility in your learning materials, you are […]
Unveiling the Langara Teacher Trading Cards
On March 8th we gathered together to reveal the first-ever collection of Teacher Trading Cards, featuring six Langara instructors. We’d like to thank everyone who attended, especially our all-stars who […]
Invitation to Join the Generative AI Community of Practice
The Teaching and Curriculum Development Centre is inviting instructors to join a new Generative AI (GenAI) Community of Practice. This community will be a hub for sharing AI related experiences, […]
Tip #3- Rethink Your Assessments With a UDL Mindset
Notes from the field: “I was a Modern Languages teacher for years and always had my students do oral presentations in front of the class. As a language teacher you […]
PD Playlist: Neuromyths & Education
Misconceptions about the brain, or neuromyths, have been popular among instructors and students for a few decades now. The reasons vary from misinterpretation or miscommunication to the lack of access […]
