This presentation was prepared Pecha Kucha style for the BCcampus.ca "all staff" meeting. The goal was to give everyone a quick overview of work related to BCcampus Online Communities. The title was "BCCampus Online Communities and Why I Love My Job". One day when I have time I'll record the audio!
Learning Together About First Nations PedagogySylvia Currie
The First Nations Pedagogy project is conceived as a learning community for educators, elders, curriculum developers, educational leaders, and students to share resources, discuss practices, and support one another in creating the best possible educational experiences for our aboriginal learners. While the basic framework is in place, a key component requiring further thinking and development is a “Learning Centre”, a Moodle site to co-create, share, and implement learning activities that may be utilized by teachers and other educational leaders who work with aboriginal students. During this session we invite you to participate in the design of this Learning Centre.
June Kaminski, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Sylvia Currie, BCcampus
Deloitte LLP’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice has recently released the results of the 2009 Tribalization of Business Study, which evaluates the perceived potential of online communities* and identifies how enterprises believe they may better leverage them. Conducted in conjunction with Beeline Labs and the Society for New Communications Research, this second edition of the Tribalization of Business Study measured the responses of more than 400 companies including Fortune 100 organizations which have created and maintain online communities today.
Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia - annual conference
Session description: The 5-week Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) workshop enables participants to learn and practice facilitation skills to support successful learning experiences. This session introduces the FLO model and offers you opportunities to examine the weekly themes and strategies involved. Come prepared to explore and share your thoughts on time management, feedback, self-assessment, reflective practice, group work, and team / community building; expect to leave with new ideas to enrich your practice.
A seminar for canine caregivers and trainers, hosted by Five Star Dog Training in Kamloops, British Columbia. Other resources related to this event: http://sylviacurrie.ca/tag/help4yourdog/
Learning Together About First Nations PedagogySylvia Currie
The First Nations Pedagogy project is conceived as a learning community for educators, elders, curriculum developers, educational leaders, and students to share resources, discuss practices, and support one another in creating the best possible educational experiences for our aboriginal learners. While the basic framework is in place, a key component requiring further thinking and development is a “Learning Centre”, a Moodle site to co-create, share, and implement learning activities that may be utilized by teachers and other educational leaders who work with aboriginal students. During this session we invite you to participate in the design of this Learning Centre.
June Kaminski, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Sylvia Currie, BCcampus
Deloitte LLP’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice has recently released the results of the 2009 Tribalization of Business Study, which evaluates the perceived potential of online communities* and identifies how enterprises believe they may better leverage them. Conducted in conjunction with Beeline Labs and the Society for New Communications Research, this second edition of the Tribalization of Business Study measured the responses of more than 400 companies including Fortune 100 organizations which have created and maintain online communities today.
Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia - annual conference
Session description: The 5-week Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) workshop enables participants to learn and practice facilitation skills to support successful learning experiences. This session introduces the FLO model and offers you opportunities to examine the weekly themes and strategies involved. Come prepared to explore and share your thoughts on time management, feedback, self-assessment, reflective practice, group work, and team / community building; expect to leave with new ideas to enrich your practice.
A seminar for canine caregivers and trainers, hosted by Five Star Dog Training in Kamloops, British Columbia. Other resources related to this event: http://sylviacurrie.ca/tag/help4yourdog/
Communities and Networks: Learning Where It HappensSylvia Currie
Invited talk, Universidad de Ibague - II Congreso Internacional "Pedagogía y TIC" y la III Feria de Innovación Educativa ÁVACO 2013.
To prepare for this talk I called upon my own learning network to respond to the question: In the context of communities and networks, what comes to mind when see this phrase "Learning where it happens"?
I also listened to the stories from educators, academic developers, and educational technologists in Colombia. The common theme was that there remains a transmissive approach to teaching and learning. However, there are some excellent examples of innovation and enthusiasm for advancing pedagogical practices. The activities and support organized through Universidad de Ibague virtual education support centre are clearly making a difference.
So in this talk I attempted to weave personal stories, wisdom from members of my learning communities and networks, historical evidence of persistence in traditional pedagogy, snippets from BCcampus communities of practice, examples of innovation from outside the education sector, and situated learning theory.
Special thanks to ÁVACO staff for the warm welcome, and for helping me to prepare by giving feedback and translating slides.
Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3QlebzaGpG0dU5rbkIwN0l6c0U/edit?usp=sharing
Being Visual by Sylvia Currie, Leva Lee, Heather Kincaid, and Hilda Anggraeni
This wall poster was used to prompt discussion at the 2013 Educational Technology Users Group spring workshop. This wall poster shows examples of the various ways we have incorporated visual practices into our work at BCcampus.
Description: Sometimes our imaginations are sparked by a visual where words fail us. This is a sampling of projects and events where being visual has advanced our conversations and ability to convey information to others. What visual methods have you tried?
Graphic wall process by Sylvia Currie, Leva Lee, Heather Kincaid, and Hilda Anggraeni
This wall poster was used to prompt discussion at the 2013 Educational Technology Users Group spring workshop. This particular example shows the steps to creating a participatory graphic wall used in a series of face-to-face workshop called Adopting Open Textbooks.
Description: Sometimes our imaginations are sparked by a visual where words fail us. This is a sampling of projects and events where being visual has advanced our conversations and ability to convey information to others. What visual methods have you tried?
Poster for the annual Educational Technology Users Group workshop, with Hilda Anggraeni and Leva Lee.
http://etug.ca/spring-workshop-2013-keynote-and-facilitators/
The spidergram activity is from Digital Habitats: http://technologyforcommunities.com
Presentation slides for Drawing on Walls session at Northern Voice Michelle Laurie and Sylvia Currie http://2011.northernvoice.ca/drawing-walls
Session Description: Sometimes our imaginations are sparked by a visual where words fail us. Think about when communities plan and imagine their futures, when teams consider the possible outcomes for their projects, when groups create maps to track their progress. These are all opportunities to use visuals to engage and deepen community dialogue. In this session we’ll touch the paper, play with the pens, and loosen up our drawing muscles. Warning: You will stretch beyond the confines of typing on a keyboard!
Learn the basics and practice with us at Moose Camp!
Presentation to the Interior Authors Group in Kamloops, British Columbia. The focus was on creating a blog for their group activities and the value of personal blogging to support their writing practice.
This is a presentation for ICTsummit.ca. First Nations Pedagogy for Online Learning, is a BCcampus-funded project led by Nicola Valley Institute for Technology in partnership with Kwantlen University College
TeleLearning in Practice: What is the Business Case?Sylvia Currie
A presentation from 1998 on the business case for TeleLearning. This presentation used H.G.Wells work from 1938 to highlight early thinkers - pace of educational change.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Communities and Networks: Learning Where It HappensSylvia Currie
Invited talk, Universidad de Ibague - II Congreso Internacional "Pedagogía y TIC" y la III Feria de Innovación Educativa ÁVACO 2013.
To prepare for this talk I called upon my own learning network to respond to the question: In the context of communities and networks, what comes to mind when see this phrase "Learning where it happens"?
I also listened to the stories from educators, academic developers, and educational technologists in Colombia. The common theme was that there remains a transmissive approach to teaching and learning. However, there are some excellent examples of innovation and enthusiasm for advancing pedagogical practices. The activities and support organized through Universidad de Ibague virtual education support centre are clearly making a difference.
So in this talk I attempted to weave personal stories, wisdom from members of my learning communities and networks, historical evidence of persistence in traditional pedagogy, snippets from BCcampus communities of practice, examples of innovation from outside the education sector, and situated learning theory.
Special thanks to ÁVACO staff for the warm welcome, and for helping me to prepare by giving feedback and translating slides.
Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3QlebzaGpG0dU5rbkIwN0l6c0U/edit?usp=sharing
Being Visual by Sylvia Currie, Leva Lee, Heather Kincaid, and Hilda Anggraeni
This wall poster was used to prompt discussion at the 2013 Educational Technology Users Group spring workshop. This wall poster shows examples of the various ways we have incorporated visual practices into our work at BCcampus.
Description: Sometimes our imaginations are sparked by a visual where words fail us. This is a sampling of projects and events where being visual has advanced our conversations and ability to convey information to others. What visual methods have you tried?
Graphic wall process by Sylvia Currie, Leva Lee, Heather Kincaid, and Hilda Anggraeni
This wall poster was used to prompt discussion at the 2013 Educational Technology Users Group spring workshop. This particular example shows the steps to creating a participatory graphic wall used in a series of face-to-face workshop called Adopting Open Textbooks.
Description: Sometimes our imaginations are sparked by a visual where words fail us. This is a sampling of projects and events where being visual has advanced our conversations and ability to convey information to others. What visual methods have you tried?
Poster for the annual Educational Technology Users Group workshop, with Hilda Anggraeni and Leva Lee.
http://etug.ca/spring-workshop-2013-keynote-and-facilitators/
The spidergram activity is from Digital Habitats: http://technologyforcommunities.com
Presentation slides for Drawing on Walls session at Northern Voice Michelle Laurie and Sylvia Currie http://2011.northernvoice.ca/drawing-walls
Session Description: Sometimes our imaginations are sparked by a visual where words fail us. Think about when communities plan and imagine their futures, when teams consider the possible outcomes for their projects, when groups create maps to track their progress. These are all opportunities to use visuals to engage and deepen community dialogue. In this session we’ll touch the paper, play with the pens, and loosen up our drawing muscles. Warning: You will stretch beyond the confines of typing on a keyboard!
Learn the basics and practice with us at Moose Camp!
Presentation to the Interior Authors Group in Kamloops, British Columbia. The focus was on creating a blog for their group activities and the value of personal blogging to support their writing practice.
This is a presentation for ICTsummit.ca. First Nations Pedagogy for Online Learning, is a BCcampus-funded project led by Nicola Valley Institute for Technology in partnership with Kwantlen University College
TeleLearning in Practice: What is the Business Case?Sylvia Currie
A presentation from 1998 on the business case for TeleLearning. This presentation used H.G.Wells work from 1938 to highlight early thinkers - pace of educational change.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
BCcampus Online Communities Snapshot
1. Sylvia Currie is manager of
BCcampus online community services
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Dialogue, Deliberation
Women Into Healing & Public Engagement
- researchers involved
in ex-prisoners' education
8. TiddlyWiki
Lynda
Williams
UNBC
June Kaminski
First Nations Pedagogy
Jesai Jayhmes
Andrew Feenberg
Geoffrey Glass Sunni Nishimura
Cindy Xin
Neil Smith & Nancy Randall
The Art of Teaching Series