Make Your Syllabus Interactive And Visual
One of the core principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is providing multiple means of Representation. This includes using diverse languages, symbols, and formats to foster shared understanding and perception. Dr. Summer Li from UBCO Chemistry embraced this principle by transforming her course syllabus into a visual and interactive format using H5P, which she embedded directly […]
New Zoom Security Resource Available
A new one-page resource is available that clearly outlines the steps and one-time settings to minimize Zoom disruption in an online class. It is less frequent today, but “Zoom bombing” can still occur in the university context. Read this one-page resource to minimize the possibility of this disruption happening in your class. Reach out to […]
The CTL GenAI Sandbox
The Centre for Teaching and Learning is excited to launch a new bookable space in ADM 103H where instructors can explore and learn about Generative AI in a friendly, hands-on environment. Whether you’re just starting out or already experimenting with AI, we’re here to support you. This space is designed to help you: Learn what Generative AI […]
Guidelines for Requiring Generative AI Tools in UBC Courses
The UBC Privacy Matters team has released an Interim report that outlines the Privacy Impact Assessment Guidelines for Third-Party Hosted Generative AI Tools. One of the key takeaways of this report is that if instructors would like to require classroom use of AI tools, then they need to make sure it is optional for students to […]
Open Access Week
📅 Date: October 20 – 30 🕒 Time: Various Open Access Week, a global event focused on the open sharing of knowledge, is this October. The theme for this year’s event is “Who owns our knowledge? Learn how open scholarship can help meet goals in research, publishing, teaching, and learning. This year, Open UBC is featuring events on diverse […]
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