{"id":2082,"date":"2019-10-16T09:04:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T16:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/?page_id=2082"},"modified":"2019-10-16T10:54:43","modified_gmt":"2019-10-16T17:54:43","slug":"september-30-2019-teaching-matters-newsletter-ufv-launch-fdw-semester-rhythm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/september-30-2019-teaching-matters-newsletter-ufv-launch-fdw-semester-rhythm\/","title":{"rendered":"September 30 2019 – TEACHING MATTERS NEWSLETTER – UFV Launch \/ FDW \/ Semester Rhythm"},"content":{"rendered":"

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University of the Fraser Valley students and teachers. Rick Collins Photography – UFV<\/em><\/p>\n

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Semester Rhythm<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Midterm is rapidly approaching and we are looking towards the final stretch making sure we have all our academic ducks in a row before we push ahead. In the thick of the semester, instructors are looking at alignment, assessment, actively learning strategies, and anything associated with achieving learning outcomes. So, this issue\u2019s theme is that it doesn\u2019t really have a theme and offers articles on a number of timely topics. Take a well-deserved break and set aside the stack of ungraded assignments and peruse this issue of Teaching Matters. You\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/em><\/p>\n

Featured Articles by Faculty Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Rhythms of the Semester: The Implications for Practice, Persona<\/a>
\nRethinking Deadline and Late Penalty Policies …again<\/a><\/h3>\n

Featured Videos by Magna Mentor Commons<\/strong>
\nHow Can I Encourage Students to Stay Connected with Course Content After Class?<\/a><\/h3>\n

Teaching and Learning has subscribed to the Magna Mentor Commons, 20 minute videos designed to answer a specific question related to teaching and learning. They deliver actionable insights in highly focused and short presentations designed to fit busy schedules. Sign up today by emailing asktlc@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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150 Acts of Reconciliation for Canada’s 150<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

On August 4th, there are 150 days left in 2017 \u2013 the year of Canada\u2019s 150th birthday. There have been robust discussions this year around reconciliation and we would like to contribute to the conversation. Together, we have written 150 Acts of Reconciliation for the last 150 days of 2017. Many of these are small, everyday acts that average Canadians can undertake, but others are more provocative that encourage people to think about Indigenous-settler relationships in new ways. We encourage you to use #150Acts to share your engagement with each item on the list.<\/p>\n

1. Learn the land acknowledgement\u00a0in your region.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of the 150 Acts<\/u><\/em>…and discover UFV’s Indigenization resources<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW)<\/h2>\n

Dates: November 4 – 8, 2019<\/strong>
\nTrainer: Ken Harmel<\/strong>
\nLocation : Clearbrook Campus, room CCL135<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Facilitator Development Workshop is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the ISW at an institution. Individuals must participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. \u00a0The FDW provides individuals with an opportunity for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections to a larger instructional development network.
\nThe FDW is a peer-based model providing participants with a small group setting in which to work on facilitation skills. The small groups meet in plenary sessions each day featuring such themes as: diverse learners, collaborative learning, and feedback models.<\/p>\n

Click for more information or to register<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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turnitin.com<\/h2>\n

It is UFV\u2019s mandate that this tool be used as a learning tool<\/strong>\u00a0for students. Faculty members can set up a Turnitin assignment where students can submit papers several times up to the assignment deadline. Once the deadline arrives, the assignment currently submitted is the final version. By allowing students to see the originality report prior to final submission, students can ensure their papers are not plagiarized.\u00a0(Proper set up of the assignment is required as paper titles, bibliographies, and common phrases can be highlighted as plagiarized text. Visit the Teaching and Learning Centre for assistance.)<\/em><\/p>\n

To sign up with Turnitin.com, contact\u00a0asktlc@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a>. They will sign you up, provide you with a login and any necessary\u00a0training if you require.<\/p>\n

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asktlc@ufv.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

online@ufv.ca<\/a><\/strong> is no longer \u2013 so use askufv@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

You may have already heard that Teaching & Learning has a new email address for support, it\u2019s\u00a0asktlc@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a>. Catchy, right? Please use this new email address for questions or support related to pedagogy and itservicedesk@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a> for support related to technology. Here is an example: If instructors want to know how to add a discussion forum in Blackboard (a simple how-to) then contact itservicedesk@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a>. If instructors want ideas on how to get better engagement in discussion forums (how-to use a tool more effectively), then contact asktlc@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a>. Don\u2019t worry, ITS and Teaching & Learning work together closely so we\u2019ll make sure the appropriate department responds to your request quickly.<\/p>\n

A reminder that Teaching & Learning<\/strong><\/a> offers assistance and recommends teaching tools and techniques to apply not only in online courses, but in traditional and hybrid ones, too.<\/p>\n

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Reserve Technology Equipment Online<\/h2>\n

Online Request Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Faculty and staff can order technology resources such as digital cameras, laptops, data projectors, swivl, microphones, etc. from the listing available on the link above.
\nFor more information please contact: asktlc@ufv.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Working with Multiligual Learners – Providing resources and practical classroom strategies<\/h2>\n

We hope that our resource website will provide resources and practical classroom strategies to help faculty members who are teaching the increasing numbers of multilingual learners in their classrooms. We have tried to organize the site so that you can find information you need as quickly as possible as well as links to other helpful resources.<\/p>\n

Overview of the site<\/p>\n