BCcampus News for the week of May 29, 2024 No images? Click here Hi reader, As the days grow longer and June approaches, we're gearing up for the BCcampus Regional Roadshow, and we can't wait to connect with you in-person at Okanagan College, Thompson Rivers University, and Selkirk College. Don't miss out - registration deadlines are fast approaching! Be sure to secure your spot and join us for an inspiring and informative experience. Looking ahead, we're thrilled to announce our Digital Literacy Challenge this July and August. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your digital skills and stay ahead in our ever-evolving educational landscape. Sign up now and prepare to dive into a summer of growth and learning! We have two exciting opportunities to contribute to our post-secondary community. The first, closing May 31, 2024, invites educators and tech developers to lead a session in the EdTech Sandbox Series, focusing on AI and "no-go" technologies. The second, closing July 2, 2024, invites presentation proposals for the Digital Learning Strategy Forum taking place November 13-14, 2024, at Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre. Until next time! ![]() Learning Opportunities📅 FLO Panel: Accessibility in Post-Secondary Education – A B.C. PerspectiveJune 4, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The panel participants will consider the implementation of the Accessible British Columbia Act in post-secondary settings. Covering a range of topics from the creation of accessibility committees, to inclusive design principles, and from fostering feedback mechanisms, to addressing access gaps, the panel will discuss concerns important to students, instructors, and post-secondary service providers. Learn more: FLO Panel: Accessibility in Post-Secondary Education – A B.C. Perspective 📅 BCcampus Regional RoadshowJune 10-18, 2024 | Kelowna, Kamloops, and Castlegar This spring, BCcampus is hitting the road and heading to regional institutions in the province. In June, we will be visiting a handful of B.C.’s post-secondary institutions to explore current themes in post-secondary teaching and learning. Each stop on the BCcampus Regional Roadshow will offer a tailored selection of workshops and sessions delivered in our signature style of caring, inclusive, and fun learning spaces. Join us at:
Please check individual locations for registration deadlines. Registration is free and open to all members of B.C. and Yukon PSIs. Learn more: BCcampus Regional Roadshow 📅 FLO MicroCourse: Artificial Intelligence Images in the ClassroomJune 17-21, 2024 In this one-week FLO MicroCourse, we will explore the ethical complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) image generation, exploring issues like bias, ownership, and the future of creativity. Through hands-on experimenting with AI tools, analyzing examples, and engaging in debates with peers, you will have the opportunity to build your own ethical framework to navigate this powerful technology. Artists, teachers, and art enthusiasts are welcome! Learn more: FLO MicroCourse: Artificial Intelligence Images in the Classroom 📅 B.C. Open Education Community MeetingJune 19, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. The newly formed B.C. Open Education Community welcomes members from the post-secondary sector in British Columbia and the Yukon. This community convenes virtually every month, fostering an environment for sharing insights, providing support, and engaging in discussions about the challenges, best practices, and current issues in open education. Join us for this series of meetings intended to create community and conversation. Learn more: B.C. Open Education Community Monthly Meetings 📅 FLO Friday: Enhancing the Human Aspects in Designing Learning with GenAIJune 21, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This workshop aims to empower educators to weave generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into their pedagogical practices, with a strong emphasis on amplifying human qualities like creativity, empathy, collaboration, and personalization in learning environments. Through interactive discussions, participants will delve into the ethical and mindful application of GenAI in education. This session also sets the stage for educators to co-develop a practical framework to maximize the human element when designing meaningful learning experiences with GenAI. Learn more: FLO Friday: Enhancing the Human Aspects in Designing Learning with GenAI 📅 FLO Lab: Fostering Inclusive Learning Environments – The Synergy of Generative Artificial Intelligence and Universal Design for LearningJune 26, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join us for this engaging and free workshop introducing you to the dynamic intersection of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). You will explore the fundamentals of UDL, an educational framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning based on scientific insights into how humans learn. You will also explore the transformative power of GenAI technologies in creating adaptive, personalized learning experiences meeting the varied needs of learners. 📅 Digital Literacy ChallengeJuly 8 - August 30, 2024 Educators, are you ready to begin your new learning quest? Join us for an eight-week asynchronous challenge to expand your digital literacy toolkit. During this series, you will learn about the eight competencies outlined in the B.C. Digital Literacy Framework, strategies for incorporating these skills into your teaching practice, and how to support student success through digital literacy. You will receive one challenge in your inbox each Monday morning over the course of eight weeks. Each weekly challenge should take between one to four hours to complete, depending on how deeply you want to explore. There will be four optional, synchronous drop-in sessions held over Zoom where you can ask questions and connect with peers in a casual setting. Learn more: Digital Literacy Challenge A complete list of our upcoming events, archives, and resources is available on our website. ![]() Recommended Reading📘 Technology-Integrated Assessment in B.C. Higher EducationAs a part of his work as a BCcampus Research Fellow, Colin Madland explores how the COVID-19 pandemic and artificial intelligence advancements are reshaping technology-integrated assessment practices. Learn more: Technology-Integrated Assessment in B.C. Higher Education 📘 BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Jon Beasley-MurrayWe are pleased to share that Dr. Jon Beasley-Murray, associate professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies, is the May recipient of the BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education. Learn more: BCcampus Award for Excellence in Open Education: Jon Beasley-Murray Check out the latest news from BCcampus on our blog. ![]() Seeking Submissions💻 2024 Pan-Canadian Digital Learning SurveyWe invite you to participate in the 2024 Spring Pan-Canadian Digital Learning Survey (formerly the National Survey of Online and Digital Learning) conducted by the Canadian Digital Learning Research Association. The survey will ask you to share your personal perspective and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. The purpose of the project is to explore key issues in digital learning and to provide recommendations for improving digital learning at publicly funded post-secondary institutions in Canada. Please complete and submit the survey by May 31, 2024. 💻 Call for Proposals: Digital Learning Strategy ForumOn behalf of BCcampus, the Digital Learning Strategy Forum Program Committee invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the Digital Learning Strategy Forum on November 13-14, 2024, at Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre in Vancouver, B.C. The Forum provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across B.C. and discuss key topics related to digital learning. Your participation will help support the development of related provincial initiatives. We invite session proposals focusing on key topics related to the B.C. Post-Secondary Digital Learning Strategy. The deadline to submit is July 2, 2024. Learn more: Call for Proposals: Digital Learning Strategy Forum 💻 Equity Sequence: Building Equality Better In partnership with the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, BCcampus is offering free access to Equity Sequence training to anyone in the public B.C. post-secondary sector. Space is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The Equity Sequence training takes place in an online, gamified learning platform and community. The learner encounters informative video content, engages in self-reflection and sharing with the community, and puts their new skill to use on case studies before applying the Equity Sequence to their own work. Learn more: Equity Sequence: Building Equality Better 💻 Expression of Interest: EdTech Sandbox 2024-2025 Leader We invite expressions of interest from educators, educational technology developers, and learning designers from B.C.’s public post-secondary institutions to lead a session in the EdTech Sandbox Series. The focus areas for 2024-2025 include:
Please complete the application form by May 31, 2024. Learn more: Expression of Interest: EdTech Sandbox 2024-2025 Leader ![]() BCcampus offices are situated on the unceded territories of the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), W̱SÁNEĆ (Saanich), and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. As both individuals and an organization, we continue to learn and build relationships as we actively respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. ![]() |