June 7, 2013

More than a Feeling

By Thomas Bevan Although many resources go into the design, construction and operation of a physical building, this may not be a complete package for creating great places to live, work and play. Julia Reckermann, a masters student in UBC’s Sustainable Building Science Program (SBSP), thinks it is...
June 3, 2013

Honouring Environmental Leadership

By Salina Marshall It may be obvious, but it’s true: fighting for a better world requires hard work. Tzeporah Berman, who is being awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of British Columbia on May 23, knows just how challenging it can be. “Doing this work is difficult. Social change isn’...
June 1, 2013

Lighting Up the Museum

The first thing you see is a dazzling map of the world made from thousands of crystals. There are no countries or borders, just green land and blue sea, glittering intensely. This is One World — Yek Donia, an artwork by Iranian artist Farhad Moshiri, part of “Safar: Voyage,” a new show of...

Learning Together: Using Two-Stage Exams to Reinforce Examined Concepts

Fri, May 31, 2013 1:15 PM - 3:45 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free - Please Register. Exams are typically used for evaluation in post secondary education, two stage exams are a simple technique that changes exams into a powerful learning...

Teaching, Learning, and the MOOC

Fri, May 31, 2013 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free - Please Register. UBC is internationally recognized for its technology-enhanced learning initiatives and last fall, UBC announced an agreement with Coursera to provide free...

The Art of Play and Presence: Theatre Techniques for the Classroom

Thu, May 30, 2013 1:15 PM - 3:45 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free - Please Register. Skilled actors awe crowds with their physical prowess, vocal strength, flexibility and most importantly, their ability to forge a deep connection with an...

Learning with UBC Supported Technologies

Thu, May 30, 2013 1:15 PM - 3:45 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free - Please Register. Technology is a powerful resource that can be used to strengthen existing educational practices. UBC faculty members have embraced the use of a wide-range...

Teaching & Learning in Connect: Principles, Strategies and Tools

Thu, May 30, 2013 9:15 AM - 11:45 AM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free - Please Register. This hands-on workshop is designed for faculty who want to learn more about the science of learning and discover 7 research-based principles and...

Teaching Portfolios for Promotion and Tenure

Wed, May 29, 2013 1:15 PM - 3:45 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free - Please Register. Evidence of your teaching and research accomplishments should be gathered with equal commitment and care. In developing a teaching portfolio, you learn to...

Learning Experiences of English as Additional Language (EAL) Students

Wed, May 29, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM IRVING K. BARBER LEARNING CENTRE. Free - Please Register. Consider the UBC student population: 79% speak two or more languages, and 50% speak English as their mother tongue. How can instructors draw the full...

Pages