Winter Forum: Implementing Brightspace at UFV

Date(s): Wednesday, March 5 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Brightspace Unveiled: Insights, Innovations & Faculty Perspectives!

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Join us for “Brightspace Unveiled,” a dynamic forum exploring our new LMS! Get an inside look at Brightspace, hear from faculty who piloted it, and discover key features to enhance teaching and learning. Whether in person or on Zoom, don’t miss this chance to prepare for a seamless transition! 

Duration: 1.5 hours
Format: Hyflex (In-Person & Zoom)
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Location: CEP Library, Abbotsford G124, and Zoom
Facilitator:
Michelle Johnson, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Online and Digital Pedagogy

Agenda:

  • Welcome & Event Overview
    • Brief introduction to the forum’s purpose
    • Outline of session structure and goals
  • Why Brightspace? 
    • Brief overview of the transition from the current LMS 
    • Key benefits and improvements Brightspace offers
    • Timeline for full implementation
  • Brightspace Platform Overview
    • Live demo of key features
    • Highlighting faculty and student experience improvements
    • Resources and training opportunities
  • Faculty Panel: Lessons from the Winter Pilot
    • Their experiences using Brightspace
    • Challenges and successes
    • Tips for a smooth transition
    • Q&A with panelists 
  • Next Steps & Support
    • Key dates and upcoming training sessions 
    • How to access support
    • Call to action for faculty engagement
  • Closing & Q&A
    • Open floor for remaining questions 

This event is for UFV faculty and staff.

To attend in-person, please email TLCevents@ufv.ca to register.
To attend via Zoom, registration is not required and you may join by clicking on the link here, or you can email TLCevents@ufv.ca to have the Zoom link sent to you via an Outlook Calendar invite.

Contact information for further support askTLC@ufv.ca.

 

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Winter Forum: Implementing Brightspace at UFV
Date(s): Wednesday, March 5
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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