{"id":508,"date":"2015-01-21T11:37:36","date_gmt":"2015-01-21T19:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/?page_id=508"},"modified":"2019-08-29T11:16:22","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T18:16:22","slug":"january-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/january-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2019  &#8211; TEACHING MATTERS NEWSLETTER  &#8211; UFV Launch \/ NFKS \/ Cultural Diversity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/TMNews.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1975\" src=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/TMNews.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"166\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/students.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1996\" src=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/students.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/students.png 600w, https:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/students-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/students-150x63.png 150w, https:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/students-200x83.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cultural Diversity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>To be culturally responsive in our teaching helps ensure that our students feel welcome and included. Reflecting on one\u2019s own culture and how it influences our thinking, responses and behaviours is important in order to recognize and appreciate the nuances in other cultures. As we move to be more culturally responsive in our teaching, how do we prepare our students for this diverse world?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured Articles by Faculty Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=9e49d1f623&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\">Activities<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=c164bef77d&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\">\u00a0for Building Cultural Competencies in our Students and Ourselves.<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=c7e2968bd1&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\">Cultural Sensitivity Needed in Online Discussion Rubric Language<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Featured Videos by Magna Mentor Commons<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=9f10b4682c&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\">What are 3 Keys to Teaching Intercultural Competence?<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>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\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:etsbookings@ufv.ca\"><strong>etsbookings@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Facilitating Learning Online (FLO)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Please join us for the\u00a0<strong>Facilitating Learning Online (FLO)\u00a0<\/strong>facilitated by<strong>\u00a0Michelle Johnson, Leonne Beebe\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0Ken Harmel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FLO Online Schedule &#8211;\u00a0<strong>August 6 &#8211; 30, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FLO is a four week online asynchronous course with scheduled synchronous sessions. The course is designed for UFV faculty who wish to improve or have little online teaching or online learning experience. The course covers four of the key components of an online course.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In week one we build community<\/li>\n<li>in week two we explore the characteristics of adult learners online<\/li>\n<li>In week three we learn about team building<\/li>\n<li>in week four we consider self-assessment and application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Using the tools available in\u00a0<em>Blackboard Learn and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra<\/em>, FLO participants will experience being an online student and practice online facilitation in small groups.<\/p>\n<p>To contact us please email:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:tlcevents@ufv.ca\">tlcevents@ufv.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>TLC New Faculty Kick Start<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>August 22, 2019,\u00a0<\/strong>from<strong>\u00a08:30am &#8211; 4:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are pleased to host this annual event for new hires at UFV (sessionals, B Faculty and Limited Term Appointment). They will be invited to meet and network with other new faculty members, meet professionals on staff who are available to assist them during their time at UFV, enjoy workshops and hands-on introductions to the UFV learning environment, teaching and learning strategies and our learning management system.<\/p>\n<p>For more information please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:tlcevents@ufv.ca\"><strong>\u00a0tlcevents@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Please note:<\/em> UFV Human Resources will be hosting the New Employee Orientation on <strong>Aug.19 (Aug 20<\/strong> for tenure track)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/07\/EDUCATORS-JOURNEY-TOWARDS-RECONCILIATION-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1945\" src=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/07\/EDUCATORS-JOURNEY-TOWARDS-RECONCILIATION-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/Launch-Banner-1024w.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1983\" src=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/Launch-Banner-1024w.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1025\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>UFV Launch<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The New Faculty Professional Development Program<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the New Faculty Professional Development Program is to provide newly hired full-time faculty members with the foundation of educational support, resources and a learning network as they move into their new role at UFV. The program consists of two nine-week courses delivered consecutively in the fall and winter semesters.<\/p>\n<p>For more information please contact: <strong><a href=\"mailto:tlcevents@ufv.ca?subject=UFV%20Launch%20\">tlcevents@ufv.ca<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Working with Multiligual Learners &#8211; Providing resources and practical classroom strategies<\/h2>\n<p>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<p>Overview of the site<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=68a19399f3&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Classroom Practices<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=dc74a7c3c6&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=369c4f3700&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Reading<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=f8681ddd72&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Interaction, Discussion, and Group Work<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=b6749105c3&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Asking for Help<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=ef64da07fb&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>What&#8217;s Working at UFV<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=378ae5039a&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Empowering Multilingual Learners<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=d3959c5464&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Assessment and Feedback<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=ff35a31a9b&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Academic Integrity and Plagiarism<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=d90032891b&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Intercultural Communication<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=a174ca80a0&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:kerry.johnson@ufv.ca?subject=I%20am%20interested%20to%20know%20more%20about%20Multilingual%20Learners\"><strong>Kerry\u00a0Johnson<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Goodbye to Kaltura CaptureSpace on July 27<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Kaltura&#8217;s screen capture and webcam recording software, Kaltura CaptureSpace, will be upgraded to <strong>Kaltura Capture<\/strong> on July 27, from noon to 10 pm. It has been rescheduled from June 30.<\/p>\n<p>During this migration, My Media in My Class (Blackboard) and UFV Media Space will be offline. Kaltura CaptureSpace will disappear permanently from noon on July 27.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kaltura Capture<\/strong> allows both instructors and students to create various videos for mini lectures, voice &amp; video over PowerPoint, presentations, demonstrations, and video assignments.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to pilot Kaltura Capture before July 27, please create an IT Service Desk ticket with attention to Gordon Jang:<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=a91f0006ad&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>https:\/\/itservicedesk.ufv.ca\/<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:itservicedesk@ufv.ca\"><strong>itservicedesk@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you would like to get short tutorials on Kaltura Capture, please contact Teaching &amp; Learning Centre (TLC) after getting your Kaltura Capture access.<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:asktlc@ufv.ca\"><strong>asktlc@ufv.ca<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nPhone: 604-854-4546<br \/>\nTLC Office: G104 (MON-THU 8-5, FRI 8-4)<\/p>\n<p>For more details on the migration, <a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=6e9c2585ef&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>please click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is it time for a course tune-up?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Take advantage of our <a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=75ab031c53&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>Check Under the Hood program<\/strong><\/a>. Provide us with your course documents and we will put the course through our 10 Point Checklist. Quick and easy, you will receive feedback on your course and have the opportunity for a one-on-one consultation with one of our teaching and learning team. The first 25 faculty members to sign up receive a fantastic gift!<\/p>\n<h2>For more information, email us at:\u00a0\u00a0<strong><u><a href=\"mailto:tlcevents@ufv.ca\">tlcevents@ufv.ca<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Save your ol&#8217; Faves<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Save your ol\u2019 Faves is a program to support faculty in saving their old favourite teaching materials to a digital form. Convert your out-of-date VHS tapes, acetates used for overhead projectors, or paper resources to a digital format so that they can be saved and shared with students easily. All for Free!<\/p>\n<p>Be one of the first 25 people to bring in your old favourite and receive a gift!<\/p>\n<p>Info and Registration: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=03d9d30ab6&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\">Save Your Ol&#8217; Faves<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/DW-in-Van.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1987\" src=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/DW-in-Van.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1093\" height=\"434\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Duncan Wardle is back!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>That\u2019s right, I\u2019ll be returning to Vancouver October 4, 2019 to run a special, intimate version of my acclaimed workshop,\u00a0<strong>Demystifying Design Thinking.<\/strong>\u00a0Picking up where\u00a0<em>Disrupt Innovation Masterclass\u00a0<\/em>left off,\u00a0<strong>Demystifying Design Thinking<\/strong>\u00a0is a hands-on, deep dive into the\u00a0<em>Initiate\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>Investigate\u00a0<\/em>stages of Innovation\u2026stages that can drive a massive competitive advantage for your business. <a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=fa225b8db7&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><em><strong>Read more&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our first day together provided you with Ideation and Activation tools and framework, allowing you and your organization to think big and generate moonshot ideas that resonate with customers.\u00a0<strong>Demystifying Design Thinking\u00a0<\/strong>will build on this training, and show you how to clearly define opportunities, align your team around them, and uncover the human truth that helps meet a business goal or uncover a new business innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the engaging, intimate atmosphere<strong> Demystifying Design Thinking<\/strong> requires, tickets are <em>extremely <\/em>limited to 100 tickets! But as an alumnus of our <em>Disrupt <\/em>masterclass, were giving you first crack at securing your seat before tickets go on sale to the general public. Here are all the details.:<\/p>\n<p>Get your tickets now: <a href=\"https:\/\/ufv.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=8c41fe467ca746d9d5070eef4&amp;id=1da4472d6c&amp;e=259ed5a7f9\"><strong>https:\/\/bit.ly\/2ZuMFTq<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/Teaching-Matters-Footer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1989\" src=\"http:\/\/events.ufv.ca\/tlc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/08\/Teaching-Matters-Footer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"176\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cultural Diversity To be culturally responsive in our teaching helps ensure that our students feel welcome and included. 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