Academic Director’s Note | May 2025
I could have been a professional student: even while I was completing my own studies, I was always looking around at what my friends were learning in other programs, what opportunities they were experiencing, what classes they were taking… If I could have, I probably would have studied just about everything! And today, the impulse […]
Accessibility Tip | UDL Guidelines: Emotional Capacity
This month we are focusing on the Universal Design for Learning section on Designing Options for Emotional Capacity. What role do emotions have in your teaching? How are they invited and leveraged for learning? With the end of term nearing, the following considerations seem particularly relevant: Promote individual and collective reflection (9.3) Cultivate empathy and restorative practices (9.4) What strategies […]
Associate Provost’s Note – April 2025
As we approach the end of another academic term, I am reminded of the incredible teaching and learning community we have at UBC Okanagan, where so many faculty strive to create exceptional learning environments for our students. During this busy time, I am especially grateful for the hard work and dedication of faculty and staff […]
Restricting the use of DeepSeek at UBC
UBC is restricting the use of DeepSeek, an AI tool similar to ChatGPT, due to privacy and security risks. This applies to its installation or use on UBC-owned devices, personal devices used for university business, and any system accessed via UBC login. However, alternative AI tools from reputable sources, including a downloadable DeepSeek model, are […]
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