Written by Jen Wrye with the assistance of Generative AI I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Professional and Organizational Developers’ Network (POD) conference in Chicago, Illinois. This was my second time going to POD and it is sure to make as big an impact on my practice this time as it did the…
21 IMPORTANT CHECKLIST ITEMS TO ENSURE YOUR BRIGHTSPACE COURSE IS READY for STUDENTS! Here is a handy-dandy checklist of 21 important items to ensure your course is ready to for learning. Completing and checking off these 21 items will ensure your course is ready for your students. Each item has a resource to learn more.…
Grading is one of the most stressful and time-consuming parts of teaching. The endless hours spent assessing papers and assignments often come with a mix of frustrations, exhaustion and even self-doubt. The pressure to grade fairly, efficiently and meaningfully can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s easy to feel buried under a mountain of assessments. But…
AVAILABLE IN THE DISCOVER AREA OF BRIGHTSPACE Make getting started in Brightspace easier! The NIC Brightspace Basics asynchronous online course provides a flexible professional learning experience specifically focused on mastering the technical intricacies of online course development within Brightspace. It equips instructors with practical insights and skills necessary to navigate the platform effectively, streamlining the…
Creating a Better User Experience for the B.C. Open Collection Link to IMPROVED BC Open Collection: https://collection.bccampus.ca/ BCcampus has created a better user experience for their fantastic open collection of teaching and learning resources. From the article intro: If you’re an educator in B.C.’s post-secondary system, chances are you’ve heard about the B.C. Open Collection,…
URL: https://hiddencurriculum.ca/ Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum is a cross-institution, cross-sector, and cross-disciplinary initiative that aims to support a learner’s academic, personal, and professional development. This website includes various skills-based content and resources that educators can embed in their courses. Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum will support student mental health, which was the initial motivation for this project. In…
