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Process for Requesting New Technologies

Are you interested in proposing a new learning tool or functionality to be added into the UBC learning technology ecosystem (LTE)? Visit the UBC new process for requesting learning technology tools to learn about the areas of possible tool adoption as well as how to submit a request. Please contact the ctl.helpdesk@ubc.ca if you have […]

Indigenous Stories – December 2024

Ted Talk – Unpacking the Indigenous Student Experience with Matthew Provost Matthew Provost discusses his experience navigating and pushing colonial boundaries in post-secondary and institutional spaces. Matthew Provost is Siksikaitsitapii from Treaty 7 Territory. He is a current undergraduate student at SFU and advocates for Indigenous students within the institution. Watch the Ted Talk on […]

TPS Touchpoint: Course Delivery Methods

As we wrap up the Winter 1 term and start thinking about our courses for next term, this month’s highlighted results from the Teaching Practices Survey (TPS) focus on course delivery methods. In 2023, 71% of courses reported on were in-person compared to 97% in 2018. In 2023, 13% of courses reported on were online […]

GenAI for Teaching & Learning: A Use Case from Computer Science

It is almost a year since we began our collaborative exploration of Generative AI tools towards supporting student learning and reducing instructor workload. One of our partners, Yves Lucet—Professor in Computer Science—has been experimenting with Copilot, Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude for two of his classes: COSC 222: Data Structures (taught using team-based learning) and COSC […]

November 2024 | Newsletter