Learning Analytics Hackathon 3.0 explores how data can empower students
Hosted by the UBC Learning Analytics project and LAVA (Learning Analytics, Visual Analytics), the Hackathon attracted more than 100 participants, who got a chance to dive deep into the world of learning analytics.
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TLEF awards $2.25 million to enhance student learning
The Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) has awarded $2.25 million in funding to 63 projects to enhance teaching and learning at UBC for the 2018-19 academic year.
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Open UBC snapshot: Use of open resources continues to increase
The adoption and use of open resources at UBC continues to increase, with student savings in academic year 2017 estimated at $1.4 to $2.2 million.
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TLEF snapshot: Helping to teach academic integrity
Laurie McNeill talks about how her Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) project is helping to teach students about ethical research and academic integrity.
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TLEF snapshot: UBC Himalaya Program integrates language learning and community engaged learning
Sara Shneiderman talks about how her Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) project will help develop the UBC Himalaya Program.
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TLEF snapshot: First-year Arts students learn with legal nonprofit
Heather Latimer discusses how her Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) project is integrating community-based experiential learning into a first-year Arts program.
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TLEF snapshot: Improving access for students in Health and Human Service programs
Tal Jarus discusses how her Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) project will help improve access in Health and Human Service programs for students with disabilities.
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Open Scholarship in Practice seminar explores inclusive intersections between research and pedagogy
UBC faculty and students gathered at the Open Scholarship in Practice seminar to learn more about nascent technologies and innovative teaching approaches that encourage open scholarship.
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New course tackles ‘Wicked Problems’ with strategic design methodology
Starting in January 2018, undergraduate students will have the chance to participate in the pilot of an experiential learning course focused on ‘wicked problems’.
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What are you working on?
Joanne Fox is the Principal of UBC Vantage College, a program dedicated to fostering the potential of first year international students and preparing them for the rest of their UBC degree.
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