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Tips: Teaching with Virtual Reality

Are you considering using Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance teaching? At UBC Okanagan, we are privileged to have access to tools enabling immersive learning experiences through VR and the CTL is collaboratively working with instructors on ways to maximize the benefits of using the VR medium for learning. With these tools come questions around pedagogical […]

Academic Director’s June Update – Professional Development Events

After the end of classes in April, May brings a time of renewal, community, and reflection for instructors, and the ability to participate in numerous events hosted by CTL. Celebrate Learning Week, a collaboration between CTL and CTLT at UBCV, consisted of over 30 events and workshops with hundreds of participants. I had the privilege […]

Accessibility Tip | Images: Alt-Text (Functional Visuals)

At the CTL, we are on a journey in making our communications more accessible. We are pulling back the curtain and invite you to join us as we review and implement new practices that enhance accessibility. This month, we are focusing on images. ✔ Use descriptive alternative text (alt text) to convey the content and purpose of […]